Laws
The legal age of possession in NY is
These physical effects are the result of using cannabis
Elevated heart rate, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, increased appetite, relief of chronic pain
______ also commonly known as marijuana or weed, comes from the cannabis plant and has
been used throughout history recreationally, for wellness purposes, and to treat a variety of medical
conditions
Cannabis
There are how many types of use for cannabis
10
Studies show that youth are __ times more likely to start smoking cigarettes
4 times
True or False: Cannabis is only medicinally legal in NY
False
These mental effects are the result of using cannabis
Impaired thinking, poor coordination, memory loss, disorientation and confusion,
hallucinations, increased levels of depression and anxiety, psychosis, delusions
____ and _____ is found in cannabis to induce a euphoria state of feeling and feelings of relief
CBD and THC
_____ are swallowed and absorbed into the digestive system while _____ are dissolved in the
mouth rather than being swallowed
capsules/tablets and lozenges
This substance in vapes is highly addictive, especially among young people
Nicotine
___g and _____ ounces is the legal possession amount of Cannabis in NY
24grams of concentrated cannabis and 3 ounces of cannabis
Approximately 1 in 10 adult users of marijuana develop cannabis use disorder
True
True or False Mixing medical cannabis with alcohol or other drugs could lead to a bad reaction,
especially if the other drugs cause dizziness, drowsiness or sedation
True
This is the most common way cannabis is consumed
Smoking
Tobacco companies support cultural events like pop-up concerts in this community to promote their products.
LGBT and Black Communities
True or Fale: This law prohibits smoking cannabis on federal land including state parks and other public outdoor spaces
True: New York recently passed a law that prohibits smoking cannabis and tobacco in all
New York State Parks and other public outdoor spaces effective 10/13/2022
______ can significantly impact your health, relationships and overall quality of life
cannabis use disorder
Under Senator Chuck Schumer's 2021 Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, this
regulatory authority over cannabis will move to agencies like the FDA and ATF instead of what
Department of Justice agency
What is the DEA
The following are the 10 ways cannabis is consumed
Smoking, vaping, edibles, tablets or capsules, topically, bongs, lozenges, dabs/pens,
tinctures, sprays
Tobacco companies often make their products look like ____ and ____ to appeal to kids.
Food and toys
_____ number of plants that are legally allowed to be grown in NYS if person is over the age of
21
up to 6 cannabis plants in their home for personal use (3 mature plants and 3
immature plants)
True or False: Adolescents using cannabis are four to seven times more likely than adults to
develop cannabis use disorder
True
Signs of using cannabis in youth include ______
What is anxiety, depression, peer pressure, curiosity, and coping
This term for the phenomenon when cannabis users experience increased appetite, often
referred to as "the munchies
hyperphagia
Who is the target of tobacco companies?
YOU!