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What is another name for cannabis?
Marijuana
What are two ways of consuming cannabis?
Smoking, Vaping, Eating
What part of the plant is cannabis made from?
The leaves of the cannabis plant
What part of the body is most affected by cannabis use?
Brain
What is a type of cannabis product that is eaten instead of smoked or vaped?
Edibles
What is the legal age to use cannabis in Ontario?
The legal age in Ontario (19)
What is it called when someone feels pushed by friends to try cannabis?
Peer pressure
What is the non-intoxicating chemical in cannabis that may be used for medical purposes?
CBD
What is the term used to describe the ‘high’ feeling caused by cannabis?
Intoxication
What are some short-term effects cannabis can have on the brain?
Confusion, sleepiness, and trouble focusing
What can happen when using cannabis too long?
Dependency
What are three ways consuming cannabis can affect the body?
Quickened pulse rate, red eyes, and hunger
What are three ways cannabis can affect cognitive abilities?
Slower reaction time, reduced focus, decreased ability to remember
What are two short-term effects cannabis can have on the body?
Increased heart rate and lower blood pressure
What are some short-term mental health effects cannabis can cause?
Anxiety, fear, or panic
What two important school-related abilities can be negatively affected by cannabis use?
Memory & Learning
What is one long-term effect of smoking cannabis on the lungs?
Lung problems like bronchitis or chronic cough
What is a long-term risk of using cannabis regularly over time?
Addiction (dependence)
What is one way long-term cannabis use can affect mental health?
Worsening mental health conditions (like anxiety or depression)
What are two short-term effects of cannabis that can increase the risk of accidents?
Dizziness and poor coordination
The main chemical ingredient of cannabis that creates a “high”?
THC
What part of the cannabis plant is used to make clothing?
Hemp fibre
What are three reasons cannabis use increases the chance of a car accident?
(any three): “impaired judgment / reduced motor skills / decreased ability to remember / affected perception of time and space / decreased balance?”
What is the difference between THC and CBD?
THC causes intoxication, while CBD does not
What are some long-term effects cannabis can have on the brain?
It can harm memory, thinking, and decision-making, and the effects may last even after stopping