HISTORY
NEUROLOGY
SIDE EFFECTS
TOLERANCE
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Marijuana was used medically in traditional Chinese medicine dating back to when? a) 2013 B.C b) 2737 B.C
b) 2737 B.C
100
What is the main mind altering ingredient found in a cannabis plant?
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
100
Marijuana has five major categories of side effects. Name two of them?
-Social, -Physical, -Psychological, -Short term and -Long term.
100
What is drug dependence?
Means that the person needs to use more of a drug just to feel "normal".
200
By the sixties Marijuana became an epidemic for college students and “hippies” as a symbol of rebellion against authority figures. TRUE OR FALSE?
TRUE
200
Name two areas in the brain that marijuana affects?
-The hippocampus (Memory); -Cerebral cortex (concentration/focus); -Sensory portions of the cerebral cortex (Perceptions; 5 senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch)); -Cerebellum (movements)
200
Name 2 short term effects that users may experience mentioned in the Side Effects video?
-Anxiety, -Sensory distortion, -Lowered reactions, and -Forgetfulness
200
How many people who have tried marijuana at least once in their lifetime will become dependent on the drug? a) 1 in 5 b) 1 in 10 c) 1 in 15
b) 1 in 10
300
In what year did the Mexican Government agreed to eliminate the crop using pesticide? a) 1975 or b) 1995
a) 1975
300
THC can be detected about how many days after its last use?
45 to 60 days
300
Name 1 long term effects mentioned in the Side Effects video?
-Lowered immune system, -Lack of motivation and -Mood changes.
300
Who are most at risk of being dependent on marijuana? a) Males b) Females
a) Males
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