Cannabis Basics
The chemical in cannabis that makes you feel “high.”
THC
One medical reason people use cannabis is to help with this side effect of chemotherapy.
Nausea
Cannabis can make your eyes red and your mouth feel ______.
Dry
The tip “Start low, go slow” means start with a ______ amount.
Small
The chemical in cannabis that doesn’t make you high, but can help some people feel calm.
CBD
CBD has been shown to help with this seizure disorder, especially in kids.
Epilepsy
Using cannabis for a long time can make it harder to ______ in school.
Focus/Concentration
True or False: Holding cannabis smoke in your lungs makes you higher.
False
True or False: Cannabis has only been used for fun, never for medicine or culture.
False
Cannabis can sometimes be used to help people eat more when they’ve lost their appetite. What is this called?
Appetite stimulation
Using cannabis too much can sometimes lead to ______, where it’s hard to stop.
Addiction
A harm reduction tip is to avoid very strong products, also called high-______ products.
THC