S/S of use and withdrawal
what does thc do to the brain when you are addicted?
Marijuana chemically alters the brain to make it think THC is a necessary substance
what are the four main meathods of injestion?
Inhalation, oral, sublingual, and topical
what is the shredded green brown mix plant material?
Marijuana
When your coordinating movement is bieng altered by marijuana what is one of the most important things you should not do becuasue it puts you and others at risk?
Drive your Vehicle
What is the main active ingrediant in marijuana?
THC or Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
which meathod of ingestion get a person high the fastest
INHALATION
what is one slang names for marijuana?
pot, herb, weed, grass, widow, boom, ganja, hash, Mary Jane, cannabis, bubble gum, northern lights, fruity juice, gangster, Afghani #1, skunk, and chronic
which part of the brain is directly affected by memory loss?
The hippocampus
Name four physical changes of marijuana
Bloodshot eyes,Fast heart rate,Sleepy, lethargic,Lack of coordination, Dry mouth, Slowed or poor coordination
When taking marijuana orally what is the term of the sweet based item that a person could eat
edibles
what is a systemic form of intervention designed to produce rapid internal change?
motivational enhancement therapy
what is the name of the receptor that marijuna affects when it enters the body?
cannabinoid receptors
How long does it take for withdrawl systems to start taking effect?
Within the week after discontinuation
When applying marijuana topically what effects does it take on the body part you are applying it in?
The cannabinoids penetrate the skin and work to reduce pain and inflammation. This method is very popular with older consumers because it works well on localized pain.
what is a form of psycotherapy that teaches people strategies to identify and correct problematic behaviors
cognitive behavior therapy
What is one good short term side effect from marijuana that helps patinets?
reduced pain/less anxiety
While a person is in withdrawl what type of symptoms would they feel?
Name 5
Headaches
Chills
Irritability
Anxiety
Depression
Shakiness
Fever
Low appetite or losing weight
Extreme sweating
Restlessness
Stomach pain
Difficulty sleeping
Tiredness during the day
If a person applys marijuana topically why would that person not become intoxicated
topical application does not allow a significant amount of cannabinoids to reach the brain
what is a therapeutic managment approach approach based on frequent monitoring of the target behavior and the provison of tangible positive rewards
contingency management
which part of the brain and which chemical does it release that cuase a persons hunger while smoking
the hypothalamus releases leptin