Marijuana
What is another name for marijuana?
Blunt, Bloom, Bud, Hash, Joint, Pot, Weed
T or F Smoking can give a person popcorn lung
True
What are 4 factors that increase risk of addiction?
Family, Peers/School, method of use, exposed at an early age
What is considered to be a side effect of prescribed drugs?
Drowsiness, nausea, and risk of addiction
T or F Hallucinations are a long term side effect of marijuana
False- They are a short-term effect
How much time does it take off your life for every cigarette you smoke?
11 minutes
______ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
Dopamine
T or F Misuse of drugs tends to starts later in life after high school
False - the average age of first time user is only 13 years old. 1 in 5 teens admit to using before turning 14
What is a short term effect of marijuana?
Mood shift, slow reactions, altered sense of time, increased appetite, hallucinations
What percentage of high school students vape?
40%
T or F Drugs imitate the brains natural chemical messengers
True
What are the three types of prescription drugs?
Opioids, Depressants, and Stimulants
What is a long term effect of marijuana?
Increased heart rate, respiratory problems, risk of mental health problems, impiared driving, nausea, reduced school performance
How much money does smoking cost the US each year?
$150 billion
Name one of the four things your brain uses to communicate
Neurons, neurotransmitters, receptors, or transporters
Who can prescribe the medication?
Doctors, Dentist, or professionals certified to prescribe
Marijuana is the dried leaves/flowers of what plant?
Cannabus sativa or Cannabis Indica
What three metals are found in vaping?
Aluminum, Nickel, and Tin
Drugs affect mostly what three parts of the brain
Brain Stem, Limbic System, Cerebral Cortex
What is the name of the most abused prescription drug?
Opioids