The Law
True or False: It is legal for anyone over the age of 21 to use marijuana in New Jersey.
False. People in NJ can only use marijuana legally for a medical reason
What is the name of the chemical in marijuana that makes people "high?"
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
True or False: Students you use marijuana usually have lower grades and fewer friends than students who do NOT use marijuana.
True
What percentage of teenagers who regularly use marijuana will become physically addicted to it? A.) 17%; B.) 40%; C.) 50%
About 17% of teenagers who use marijuana often will become addicted to it.
Can marijuana be vaped?
Yes. When marijuana is a liquid, it can be vaped. It is much stronger when it is vaped.
Is it legal in some other States to use marijuana if you are 21 years old?
Yes. It is legal to use in 11 States.
What three ways can marijuana get into your bady?
Marijuana can be smoked, eaten, or vaped as THC.
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of marijuana use? A.) red' bloodshot eyes; B.) extra excitement and energy; C.) dizziness: D.) forgetfulness
B. Extra excitement. Marijuana users lack energy.
True or False: If you begin using marijuana as a teenager, you are more likely to become addicted to it.
True.
What does the number 68 mean when we discuss vaping?
68 is the number of people who have died in the last nine months because of vaping. Of these 68, about 54 died because they vaped THC oil.
If a student gets caught with marijuana, does he or she get into trouble with the police?
Yes. A person who possesses marijuana will have to go to Court and appear before a judge.
Marijuana mainly affects a person's A.) heart; B.) brain; or C.) stomach
A. brain. Marijuana quickly goes to a person's brain
If a marijuana user stops, then that person will suffer from "withdrawal." What is one sign of withdrawal?
Anxiety. Tension. Bad mood. Feeling sick.
If someone has to go to a rehab hospital for drug addiction, what drug did that person probably start using when he or she was young? A.) alcohol; B.) marijuana; C.) cigarettes
B - marijuana. Something about marijuana makes people more likely to try other drugs.
In New Jersey, at what age can a person legally vape?
At 21, people can purchase vaping products. BUT NOT THC or MARIJUANA. These are against the law at any age in New Jersey.
Another name (slang) for marijuana is
Pot and Weed are two of the most popular nicknames
Where does marijuana come from?
Marijuana is a plant, and it can be grown anywhere that it is warm and humid.
True or False: There have been many people who have dies from marijuana use they overdosed.
False. Marijuana does not lead to overdose.
How do kids first get marijuana?
The first time kids use marijuana is usually from their friends.
True or False: Because of vaping, more teenagers get sick today than they did five years ago.
True. Vaping makes the marijuana "stronger," so it is worse for the body. Emergency room visits for marijuana and THC use are higher today than ever before.
Is it legal to drive if you have used marijuana?
No. Just like alcohol, people cannot drive if they use marijuana.
When was marijuana first used? A.) over 2,000 years ago; B.) only about 20 years ago; C.) it was first used by soldiers during Colonial times.
A. Marijuana has been used as far back as 2,000 years by ancient Eqyptians
True or False. Marijuana users have many of the same health problems as cigarette smokers.
True. Heavy marijuana smokers will have constant coughs, bronchitis, colds, and a higher risk of cancer.
True or False: People get less smart if they use marijuana often.
True: Teens who smoke marijuana regularly lost an average of 8 IQ points from age 13 to age 35.
Of the students who vape, did more of them begin in high school or in middle school?
High school. But the number of middle school kids who vape is rising greatly.