What is Marijuana?
Cannabis, Weed, Marijuana, and MJ are all different names for the same substance. True/False
True!
Cannabis is an effective and long-term solution to stress and anxiety. True/False
False!
Cannabis use offers short term relief but often causes an increase in anxiety, depression, and stress over time.
Name two short-term health effects of vaping.
1. difficulty concentrating
2. increased anxiety, depression, stress, etc.
3. tired/ no motivation
4. addiction
There is Nicotine in Marijuana. True/False
False!
The active ingredient in Marijuana is THC.
Most students either vape or smoke marijuana, especially if they are in high school. True/False
False!
Over 80% of high school students do not vape or smoke marijuana.
Marijuana is legal for anyone age 18+ to buy and consume in Arizona. True/False
False!
Marijuana is legal for those 21+ in Arizona and for those who have a medical Marijuana card.
"We smoke weed together so that means well stay friends forever!", is an example of what? (Hint: we learned about this in one of the first few TND sessions)
Drug Myth
There is no type of withdrawal that can happen when someone stops habitually smoking marijuana. True/False
False!
You can withdrawal from marijuana use; usually last 1-3 weeks and includes symptoms like headaches, anger, sweating, decreased appetite, etc.
THC and Nicotine are derived from the same plant. True/False
False!
THC comes from the Marijuana plants and Nicotine comes from the Tobacco plant.
Where is the Pre-frontal Cortex part of your brain located?
Behind your forehead/eyes.
The psychoactive compound in Marijuana is called what?
BONUS 100: What does psychoactive mean?
THC or Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
You are more likely to have a lot of friends if you smoke marijuana. True/False
False!
You might drive away friendships from use, push away loved ones, and friendships built off of substance use are often shallow and will not stand the test of time.
False!
Smoking marijuana while pregnant has been linked to low birth weight and premature birth.
One Juul pod equals how many cigarettes on average?
20 cigarettes or 1 pack
List three ways that vaping can affect the goals that we set for ourselves.
1. Make it harder to focus or achieve
2. Lose confidence or ability
3. Interrupt personal growth
4. etc.
Budder, wax, shatter, and crumble are all different words for forms of Marijuana. True/False
True!
These are all different versions of THC concentrates that come in the form of oils, waxes, and balm like textures.
There are no long term mental health effects associated with the use of marijuana. True/False
False!
Long-term health effects include temporary hallucinations, paranoia, worsened symptoms for schizophrenia patients, and even the development of schizophrenia or psychosis.
In 2025, only 20 states passed laws to legalize medical marijuana. True/False
False!
In 2025, 39 states had passed some form of law to legalize medical marijuana.
Big Tobacco companies make vapes appeal to what type of audience?
BONUS 100: How do they appeal to this audience?
Children and Young adults
BONUS answer: they make vapes bright colors, add cartoon characters, interactive, taste and smell good with flavoring chemicals.
Name two reasons why someone who had previously quit nicotine/smoking would relapse or start again.
1. Stress, use as a coping mechanism
2. See friends or other people do it
3. Strong cravings/ rewires our brain to "need" it
According to AYS data, this percentage of 10th graders used marijuana in 2024.
7.8% of 10th graders
Using Marijuana and driving is NOT one of the ways you can get a DUI in the state of Arizona. True/False
False!
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) applies to any substance that affects motor coordination and reaction time which can cause motor vehicle accidents.
What is Cannabis Use Disorder?
A disorder characterized by using larger amounts of cannabis over time, cravings, unsuccessful efforts to cut down, withdrawal symptoms, and continued use despite social and health problems.
How does nicotine rewire the brain?
By replacing natural occurring happy chemicals with nicotine chemicals, and over time hurting and destroying the natural receptors.
Name 5 ways we can better support each whether in school, out of school, in sports, etc.
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