Nature side
true or false: there ARE certain things in your DNA that you are born with that make marijuana addiction more likely/worse
TRUE
how does the CNR1 gene make addiction to cannabis more likely?
it worsens withdrawl symptoms
what is the age where cannabis starts to have less negative affects on users
25
what was the animal used in the experiment that was referenced
rat
This term describes a situation where an individual has both a mental health disorder (like depression) and a substance use disorder simultaneously.
Dual Diagnosis (or Co-occurring Disorder)
what is the four-letter gene that with a certain variant (A), makes addiction more likely
F.A.A.H.
gene that inherently increases risk of addiction (three letters, one number)
CNR1
What is Marijuana?
It is a plant with compounds that act on the body's cannabinoid receptors.
is marijuana legal in the US?
it depends on the state-it is not federally legal but is up to the state
is marijuana legal in California
yes
what is the chemical in marijuana that is dangerous and is responsible for the effects of the drug
THC
What is Heredity
This is the scientific term for the transmission of traits from parents to their offspring via genetic information.
Is Marijuana addictive?
Yes long-term or heavy marijuana use can lead to addiction.
is marijuana legal in South Africa?
yes
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What are Genes (or DNA)?
The "blueprint" or instructions passed down from parents can influence addiction risk.
No question
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What are edibles?
Edibles are food products infused with cannabis (THC/CBD). They have delayed effects, increasing the risk of accidental overconsumption.
Statistics show that individuals who begin using cannabis during this specific stage of life are significantly more likely to develop an addiction later.
Adolescence (or Teenage Years)
This social factor is often cited as a major reason why adolescents first try cannabis, usually to fit in with a specific group.
Peer Pressure
Psychologists often study these siblings—who share 100% of their DNA—to see how much "Nature" affects personality. What are they called?
Identical Twins
This is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis that attaches to receptors in the brain to create a "high." What is the scientific term used for this effect?
This is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis that attaches to receptors in the brain to create a "high." What is the scientific term used for this effect?
If a person has the "Nature" (genetics) for addiction but lives in a "Rat Park" (healthy environment), their risk of addiction usually does this.
Decreases
What percentage represents how many teenagers report giving in to peer pressure to maintain social bonds?
In the Rat Park study, rats kept in this state of "loneliness" were the ones who became addicted to morphine.
Isolation (or Solitary Confinement)