Mary J
What are 2 ways someone can use (get the effects) of cannabis?
SMOKING (hand rolled cigarettes called joints or blunts or pipes called bongs) or INGESTING (eating an edible, such as brownie, cookie, or candy)
Is recreational cannabis legal in MN?
Recreational cannabis use and possession by people 21 and older is legal in the state of Minnesota, effective Aug. 1, 2023. Cannabis remains illegal under federal law, where it is still classified as a controlled substance.
People age 21 and older may possess or transport up to:
- 2 ounces of cannabis flower
- 8 grams of concentrate
- 800 milligrams of edible product (including lower-potency hemp-derived product)
- 2 pounds of cannabis flower in a private residence
TRUE or FALSE: Similarly to alcohol, cannabis can cause slowed reaction time, memory problems, and impaired judgement.
True.
Traditional cannabis has a 10-25% THC concentration (potency). Is the potency of Butane Hash Oil (dabs, wax) higher or lower than that?
Higher. Reports suggest that butane hash oil can have a THC concentration of approximately 80%.
TRUE or FALSE: Cannabis is safer now than it was in the 1960s-70s (flower power era).
FALSE. Cannabis potency has steadily increased over the past few decades. In the early 1990s, the average THC content in confiscated marijuana samples was less than 4%. In 2018, it was more than 15%. The increasing potency of marijuana, combined with the use of high-THC concentrates, raises concerns that the consequences of marijuana use today could be worse than in the past, particularly among those who are new to marijuana use and in young people, whose brains are still developing. (National Institute on Drug Abuse)
TRUE or FALSE: Driving while high is safer than driving while drunk.
FALSE. There is nothing safe about driving while under the influence of any drug. Marijuana can cause impaired judgement and slower reaction times, similarly to alcohol. In fact, in the first 3 years of Cannabis being legal in Colorado, Cannabis-related traffic deaths increased 48 percent.
Is medicinal cannabis legal in MN?
Yes. Doctors in MN can prescribe medicinal marijuana to people with a qualifying condition in the form of pills, capsules, liquid, and more.
Which is correct: Cannabis INCREASES/DECREASES a person's appetite.
Increases. People that use cannabis typically get the "munchies" from their appetite being stimulated. This can cause unwanted weight gain.
Someone you know asks you to vape cannabis with them. What is an excuse you could use to help you say no?
[Teacher will determine if the excuse is legit]
TRUE or FALSE: Medical cannabis gets you high.
FALSE. Medical cannabis contains little to no THC and much more CBD than recreational cannabis. CBD does not have the mind-altering or addictive properties like THC does. It can help some people feel calmer, manage pain, reduce seizures, and it may even decrease tumor size and help with inflammation.
TRUE or FALSE: It is more harmful to your brain to smoke cannabis as a teen than it is as an adult.
TRUE. There's a big difference between an adult brain and a teen brain. The brain is still developing until age 25. Cannabis use before then can impair brain development, including lower IQ and impaired memory and concentration. Smoking marijuana also increases a teens risk of developing depression.
Which was the first state to legalize medical cannabis?
California in 1996.
TRUE or FALSE: Cannabis smoke contains toxic chemicals and carcinogens, similar to tobacco smoke.
True. Like tobacco smoke, cannabis smoke is an irritant to the throat and lungs and can cause a heavy cough during use. It also contains levels of volatile chemicals and tar that are similar to tobacco smoke, raising concerns about risk for cancer and lung disease (National Institute of Health).
Someone asks you to smoke cannabis with them. What is a refusal skill you could use to say no?
Avoid Situations, Give a Reason/Excuse, Walk Away, Be Assertive, Be a “Broken Record”, Ask for an alternative
TRUE or FALSE: Cannabis has no long-term impact on the brain.
FALSE. Cannabis affects brain development. When people begin using marijuana as teenagers, the drug may impair thinking, memory, and learning functions.
What is the name of the plant that Marijuana is from?
Cannabis
Daily Double:
Name 2 common strains
Which was the first state to legalize recreational cannabis?
Colorado and Washington, 2012
THC triggers the release of which hormone in the brain that gives you that "high" feeling?
Dopamine
TRUE or FALSE: People with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia benefit from the calming effects of cannabis.
FALSE - Individuals with a family history of or currently experiencing bipolar disorder or schizophrenia should avoid cannabis use. Cannabis use may worsen the course of bipolar disorder, and those who are predisposed to experiencing psychosis (a common symptom of schizophrenia), may be at an increased risk of cannabis-induced psychosis. Psychosis symptoms include delusions, hallucinations and seeing or hearing things that do not exist or are distorted.
TRUE or FALSE: Edibles have little risk and are much safer than smoking cannabis.
FALSE. Although edibles skip the dangers of harmful ingredients entering the lungs, the effects of edibles take longer to kick in. This causes some people to eat more than what is recommended and end up in the ER for experiencing things like nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, and paranoia.
What is the danger from buying cannabis from a random person, even if it's someone you know, instead of a dispensary?
Random people don't necessarily care about your health. The levels of THC in marijuana have increased from 2% to as much as 28% since the 1990s. That means that it is much more potent and the effects could be more dangerous. Random dealers may also lace marijuana with other drugs. This happens to get users addicted more quickly. Dispensaries have rules and regulations they must follow and are therefore safer to purchase from.
In how many states is recreational cannabis legal to buy and sell at dispensaries for individuals 21 years and older?
24 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.) have legalized the adult use of cannabis for recreational purposes: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
The effects of cannabis use on the teenage brain include...
Young people who use cannabis have slightly lower scores on tests of memory, learning new information, and higher-level problem solving and information processing. Lack of motivation, paranoia or increased anxiety are other possible effects.
What does THC stand for?
Tetrahydrocannabinol is the active ingredient in cannabis
What is the time frame for feeling effects when smoking cannabis versus when ingesting cannabis?
Smoking effects are felt within seconds or minutes while ingestion effects are felt within 30 minutes to two hours