History
True or False? Marijuana has never been sold for profit legally in the US (not including the recent legalization change in some states)
The English introduced it in Jamestown in 1611 where it became a major commercial crop alongside tobacco and was grown as a source of fiber.
Which pot-smoking dynamic duo starred in their first feature length movie, titled: “Up in Smoke” in 1978?
Cheech and Chong.
If you are over 17-years-old and deliver any amount of marijuana to a minor who is at least three years younger than you (whether or not you receive something for it), what have you committed?
a Class A felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 20 years and a $375,000 fine.
How long does marijuana stay in your system after using?
Roughly one month.
How many different chemicals are there in the cannabis plant?
Between 380 and 420. The exact amount varies depending on the type of plant used.
True or False? It is still considered a "gateway" drug by some authorities.
True.
Name the animated series which in an episode titled “420” the characters Brian and Stewie try to convince the Mayor to legalize marijuana use using a song titled “(All you need is) A Bag-O-Weed”.
Family Guy.
Possession of one or more ounces of marijuana is a Class B felony punishable by what? (within in the state of New Mexico)
a maximum 10-year prison sentence and a $250,000 fine.
Name 3 physiological signs of pot use.
Rapid heart rate, Increased blood pressure, Increased rate of breathing, Red eyes, Dry mouth, Increased appetite, slowed reaction time.
Which chemical produces the mind-altering effect marijuana is known for?
THC (Tetrahydrocannabinal).
Which act of 1970 classified marijuana along with heroin and LSD as a Schedule I drug, i.e., having the relatively highest abuse potential and no accepted medical use.
The Controlled Substance Act.
“All tha different kinds of otha flavors, they don’t mean a thing. You can’t compare it don’t stare cuz I got the ultimate Mary Jane.” Who is the artist and what song is this?
"Blueberry Yum Yum" by Ludacris.
Possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is punishable by a fine of how much?
a fine of $500 up to a maximum of $1000.
Name 4 short-term psychological effects of pot use.
Distorted sense of time, paranoia, magical or “random” thinking, short-term memory loss, Anxiety and depression.
how many states currently has legalized marijuana for recreational use?
Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan ,Nevada ,Oregon ,Vermont and Washington
There is ten
The "zero tolerance" climate of which two presidential administrations resulted in passage of strict laws and mandatory sentences for possession of marijuana and in heightened vigilance against smuggling at the southern borders.
the Reagan and Bush administrations.
A 1963 anti-marijuana propaganda film shares a title and is the inspiration for a parody musical. Name the title of the propaganda film and it’s musical parody.
Reefer Madness.
Knowingly visiting a place where people are using, storing or selling any amount of marijuana is what?
Illegal.
True or False? Marijuana is chemically addicting.
false, weed is only physically addictive
How many grams are in an ounce?
28 grams.