The Brain
What are some of the long-term effects of marijuana use as it pertains to school and work functioning?
Brain fog
Lowered motivation
Difficulty with learning
Difficulty with attention
Problem with thinking, memory
What is the difference between the THC and CBD
THC: the chemical that gets people high
CBD: does not make people high
Can an individual be poisoned by edibles or drink products infused with marijuana?
Yes, some people consume to much since the high takes longer to hit which leads to poisoning and/or serious injury
How does "Nature" impacts addiction?
Biological heredity
Genetic predispositions form birth
What is Fentanyl?
A potent synthetic opioid drug made manufactured
What selection of the brain is the last part to mature and makes adolescent most vulnerable to the effect of marijuana?
Prefrontal Cortex: powers the ability to think, plan, solve problems, make decisions, and impulse control.
What are the physical effects of using marijuana?
Breathing problems
Lung illness
Increase heart rate
Problems with child development during and after pregnancy
Intense nausea and vomiting
What makes it more likely for someone to use marijuana?
Family history (genetics and use)
Having another mental health illness (such as anxiety or depression)
Peer pressure
Loneliness or social isolation
Lack of family involvement
Drug availability
Socioeconomic status
Is going "cold turkey" from substance use the best method to quit?
No, depending on the substance and the individual it can be very dangerous
What is the main risk of fentanyl use?
Significant increase risk of overdose and fatality
What part of the brain is most affected by marijuana use via cravings?
The Basal Ganglia: the important part of the brain's "reward circuit" such as motivation and pleasurable
Is marijuana a hallucinogen?
No, it is categorized as a stimulant and depressant. It does have hallucinogenic properties but is not labeled as one.
True or False: is street marijuana legal to consume?
False
What are the psychological withdrawal symptoms?
Depression
Anxiety
Paranoia
Irritability
Agitation
Reduce motivation
High emotions
True or False: can an individual tell the difference between a pure vs laced marijuana?
False: there is no way to tell the difference
What part of the brain is most affected by withdrawal of marijuana? Hint: think feelings
Amygdala: plays a role in stressful feelings like anxiety, irritability, and unease
One in ___ Americans who begin using substances before age 18 develop an addiction
One in four (25%) Americans who begin using substances before age 18 develop an addiction, compared to just 1 in 25 (4%) who wait until age 21 or older.
If an individual is taken to emergency room due to marijuana use what would they report?
Rapid heart rate
Vomiting
Violent Behavior
SI thoughts
What contributes to addiction overtime?
Continued use like growing tolerance, reinforcement, and reliance on the substance to function daily.
Can an individual accidentally become addicted to painkillers?
Yes, especially when misguided by prescription instructions from a doctor.
What mental health disorder can be associated with overuse of marijuana?
Worsening symptoms of schizophrenia
Paranoid
Depression
Anxiety
What happens when an individual is dependent on marijuana?
They have to consume more to receive a high
and/or
Use marijuana not to get high but simply to get temporary relief from this discomfort
True or False: can an individual overdose on marijuana?
False but can "greenout" aka cannabis toxicity
Why is marijuana usage a maladaptive coping skill?
It acts as an escape to avoid reality and does not actually repair or solve any problems
When did the opioid crisis in the US begin?
1st wave was in 1990, 2nd wave in 2010, 3rd wave in 2013