Myth Busters
True or False? Marijuana is NOT as bad for you as tobacco is.
False
Examples: Memory loss, feeling anxious, trouble with thinking or problem solving.
What are short-term effects of Marijuana?
impaired thinking and problem-solving skills
How can Marijuana affect your school or work?
Painful uneasiness of mind, usually over anticipated ill
What is anxiety?
to celebrate, change the way they feel, feel less shy in social situations, or to escape social situations
Marijuana affects only the person who uses it.
What is myth #2?
verbal and math skills
What skills does Marijuana impair?
Examples: Risky sexual behavior and increase in violence.
The active ingredient in marijuana; a chemical that acts on parts of the brain that influence feelings, thoughts, memory, concentration, sense of time and movement.
What is THC?
a herb drug that can harm the body in many ways
What is Marijuana?
Marijuana helps people concentrate and focus, so they can do better at school or work.
What is myth #6?
Less coordination, problem with sense of time, driving problems.
How does Marijuana affect your senses?
includes putting things off, feeling bad or guilty, not getting things done, and low self esteem
What is amotivational syndrome?
Symptoms that occur when users who are dependent on a drug stop taking it.
What is withdrawal?
The plant that Marijuana comes from.
What is cannabis sativa?
True or False: Marijuana is only safe under the prescription of a doctor.
True
true
Fill in the blank: People who abuse marijuana tend to perform well ____ what their minds are really capable of.
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A state in which the body relies on the effect produced by a drug; may be physical or mental
personal health, safety, social life, school work, finances, and behavior
What are negative effects of Marijuana?
Marijuana is NOT addictive.
What is myth 3?
Can lead to anxiety, panic attacks, and depression.
What mental problems can smoking Marijuana lead to?
just under 40% of all high school students
Tetrahydrocannabinol
What does THC stand for?
Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, Washington, Washington DC, and Illinois
What states is Marijuana legal in?