Marijuana
Marijuana use can lead to the development of problem use, known as a marijuana use disorder, which takes the form of addiction in severe cases. Recent data suggest that 30% of those who use marijuana may have some degree of marijuana use disorder.18 People who begin using marijuana before the age of 18 are four to seven times more likely to develop a marijuana use disorder than adults.
What is the legal age to drink?
21
What is another name for E-cigarrettes?
Vape pen
Who in the school can you talk to about a drug related problem?
Ms. Wendy
Does it impair your learning skills?
marijuana use can cause functional impairment in cognitive abilities but that the degree and/or duration of the impairment depends on the age when a person began using and how much and how long he or she used
Who does it effect more? teens? or adults?
Teens: An adolescents brain is still developing till the age of 25 on average.
Is it addicting?
Yes. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine.
They recently passed a law in NY legalizing marijuana. This means it is safe. True or False.
False. Marijuana contains toxic and harmful chemicals.
How long does it remain in your body?
THC is marijuana is readily absorbed in various organs and hair. THC can be tested through standard urine test. Traces can last for several weeks after heavy usage.
How does alcohol damage your brain?
It kills off cells which impairs cognitive abilities.
Smoking one pod of e-cigarette or Juul is equivalent to?
One pack of cigarettes
What are prescriptions drugs?
What is the name of the dangerous substance in Marijuana?
THC
What is a DUI?
Driving under the influence
What is the legal age to buy e-cigarettes?
21
What are the two most used drugs by teens?
Alcohol and tobacco