Cannabis Recap

Cannabis 1

100

What is another name for cannabis?

Marijuana

200

Is it illegal to intake cannabis and drive?

YES!

300

What can happen when using cannabis too long?

Dependency

400

When did cannabis become a legal substance in Oregon?

July 2015

500

impaired judgment / reduced motor skills / decreased ability to remember / affected perception of time and space / decreased balance: What are these?

Short-Term/Long-Term side-effects of Cannabis Use. 

Cannabis 2

100

What are two ways of consuming cannabis?

smoking/vaping or orally (mouth)

200

Can cannabis be found in cookies or brownies?

Yes! Edibles

300

What are three ways consuming cannabis can affect the body?

Increased Heart Rate. Reduced Motor Skills. Appetite Change. Lung Damage. 

400

How many states is Cannabis legal in?

24

500

What part of the cannabis plant is used to make clothing?

The part of the cannabis plant used to make clothing is the stem, specifically the fibers found in the outer layer of the stem, also known as "bast fibers" when referring to hemp, the variety of cannabis used for textile production

Cannabis 3

100

What part of the plant is the cannabis made from?

Flowers (buds) of the female cannabis plant, specifically the resinous trichomes that cover the buds, bracts, and calyxes; this is where the majority of cannabinoids like THC and CBD are concentrated.

200

Who should someone talk to if they are addicted to cannabis products?

A trained Medical professional

300

What are three ways cannabis can affect cognitive abilities?

Slower reaction time, reduced focus, decreased ability to remember

400

Which government controls and regulates cannabis?

The Federal Government: FDA's Cannabis Product Committee (CPC) develops and implements cross-Agency strategy and policy for the regulation of cannabis products.

500

What is THC?

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the primary psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant (marijuana). It is responsible for producing the "high" or intoxicating effects associated with cannabis use

Cannabis 4

100

What is a short term effect from intaking cannabis?

• Altered perception: Seeing brighter colors, distorted time, and intensified senses of touch, smell, and taste
• Mood changes: Feeling relaxed, euphoric, anxious, panicked, or paranoid
• Impaired thinking: Having difficulty thinking clearly, solving problems, or making decisions

200

How old are the majority of cannabis users in Oregon?

Current marijuana use is consistently higher among young adults (ages 18–25 years) than older adults (ages 26 years or older) in both Oregon and the United States

300

How can Cannabis be addictive?

Compulsive use

The brain can become conditioned to associate drug-related cues with dopamine release, which can lead to compulsive use. 

Withdrawal

Stopping use can lead to withdrawal symptoms, such as cravings, irritability, and sleep problems. These symptoms can increase the risk of relapse. 

Self-medication

People may use cannabis to self-medicate feelings of anxiety or depression, which can lead to dependence

400

Which city has the largest consumption of cannabis in the world?

New York City has the highest yearly cannabis consumption of any major city in the world, according to new data from the Center for Advancing Health (CFAH

500

Where did the word "Cannabis" come from?

• The Scythian word entered Persian as "kanab" and then into Greek as "kánnabis".
• The Greek word "kánnabis" entered Latin as "cannabis".
• In Neo-Assyrian Akkadian, cannabis was known as "qunnabu".
• In Hebrew, cannabis was known as "qaneh bosem"

Cannabis/Nicotine

100

What is a long term effect of cannabis use?

Paranoia/anxiety

200

Is cannabis or nicotine more addictive?

Nicotine is more addictive than cannabis. Both substances are addictive and can be gateway drugs. 

Nicotine

• Nicotine is a stimulant that reaches the brain quickly and increases dopamine levels. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Nicotine is as addictive as heroin. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Nicotine withdrawal symptoms include irritability, anxiety, and difficulty focusing. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

• Nicotine replacement therapy and behavioral coaching can help people quit or reduce nicotine use

300

How old do you have to be to purchase cannabis in Oregon?

21

400

Where is the origin of the cannabis plant?

The cannabis plant is native to Asia. It has been cultivated throughout history for its fiber, food, and medicine. 

Location of origin 

India-ancient India used cannabis in food and drink as early as 1000 BC.

Japan-Cannabis was cultivated in Japan before the Neolithic period for its fibers, food, and possibly as a psychoactive material.

China-Hemp use in China dates back to the Neolithic Age, with hemp fiber imprints found on pottery from the 5th millennium BC.

Korea-Cannabis was an important crop in ancient Korea, with hempen fabric samples dating back to 3000 BC.

500

What is CBD?

CBD stands for cannabidiol. It is a non-psychoactive compound found in the cannabis plant. Unlike THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the psychoactive component of cannabis, CBD does not produce a "high."