Cannabis Basics
Number of chemicals in a single cannabis plant
over 400
Top three cannabis products:
Flower, Edible, Wax
Does cannabis affect teen brains or adult brains more?
teen/developing brains
Does Cannabis cause stinky breathe?
Yes!
Chemicals in cannabis can decrease saliva production leading to dry mouth. This allows bacteria to grow causing stinky breathe.
__ in 10 cannabis users become addicted to cannabis.
1 in 10 adults become addicted to cannabis.
1 in 6 teens become addicted to cannabis.
Year cannabis was legal in Missouri.
2022.
It is legal for adults over 21.
Smoking one cannabis/marijuana joint is as harmful as smoking how many cigarettes?
5 cigarettes
Anger, pains, depression, sweating, craving, slight tremors, sleep disturbances, and decreased appetite and stomach pain are symptoms of what?
Symptoms of withdrawal
Does cannabis increase or decrease your heart rate?
It increases- sometimes up to 50%.
Amount of time that cannabis lasts in the body of a chronic user
3 months
If you share cannabis with a minor, how many years can you go to prison for?
5 years.
If you SELL to a minor it can increase to 7 years.
This type of cannabis is lower in CBD and higher in THC levels.
Cannabis sativa
Cannabis use slows learning and disrupts concentration affecting this part of the brain
The hippocampus
It is very likely for a person to overdose and die from cannabis/marijuana use. T/F
False
What type of herb is cannabis/marijuana?
Usable plant
The Consequences of driving under the Influence of cannabis, alcohol, or any other drug?
Fine up to $1000
Jail time for up to 6 months
DUI classes for up to 9 months
MO driver license suspension up to 10 months.
This type of cannabis is a shorter, bushier plant with fatter leaves. Contains higher levels of CBD than average.
Cannabis indica
Cannabis use can affect your IQ? (Y or N)
YES. Underage cannabis use can cause the loss of 8 IQ points. This loss is permanent and won't come back even after quitting.
Explain why Cannabis/Marijuana is referred to as a "gateway" drug
When the user has to do more to feel the same effect this leads to using harder drugs to achieve a higher response.
When a chronic smoker quits, this is persistent and can take years to fully recover
Memory problems/ functional memory
(T or F) Cannabis has been linked to mental conditions such as depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
TRUE. Studies link cannabis use to anxiety, suicide planning, schizophrenia, and psychotic episodes.
CBD vs THC.
Which is responsible for psychoactive effects?
THC.
THC makes users feel "high" and may lead to psychosis.
CBD is not psychoactive and is what is typically derived for medical purposes.
Confusion, mental separation from the environment, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating are what type of effects?
Mental effects of cannabis use
Cannabis smoking on a regular basis can cause short term coughing and symptoms of bronchitis. What is this called?
Respiratory complications
(T or F) Cannabis is legal so it's safe.
FALSE. Just like alcohol, cannabis use can be problematic and addicting, especially for underage users.