Marijuana

#1

100

The part of the brain that regulates our emotions, fear response, and anxiety.

the Amygdala

200

Part of the brain responsible for motor coordination and balance

Cerebellum

300

Part of the brain where new learning occurs

Hippocampus

400

Executive center of the brain - rational decision making, impulse control, problem solving

Pre-Frontal Cortex

500

The brain's ability to modify, change, and adapt throughout life.

Neuroplasticity

#2

100

Neurotransmitter that plays a role in how we feel pleasure

Dopamine

200

When a person experiences withdrawal symptoms if not taking the drug.

Chemical Dependence

300

When a person is unable to control or reduce their drug use despite negative consequences. 

Addiction

400

Memory impairment from marijuana uses occurs because THC alters how this brain area processes information.

Hippocampus

500

Marijuana infused food and drink

Edibles

#3

100

Extremely concentrated wax - 80% THC and one of the methods associated with the most ER visits due to high THC levels

Dab, Dabbing

200

What is the psychoactive and addictive part of marijuana?

THC

300

Regular users of marijuana are how much more likely than non-users to have a psychotic disorder

Ten times more likely

400

How many states have legalized recreational marijuana use

18

500

This part of the body is damaged from inhaling smoke of any kind and from any form of cannabis or nicotine

Lungs, respiratory system

#4

100

Impaired short term memory, impaired attention or focus, and lack of coordination.

What are short term symptoms of marijuana use

200

The average level of THC in today's cannabis. The average level in 1970 - was 3%.

15-20%

300

When a person begins using more marijuana in order to feel/achieve the desired "high" or effects

Tolerance

400

Increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, anxiety, extreme confusion, paranoia, nausea, delusions or hallucinations

What are possible immediate effects of marijuana on the body?

500

A substance that is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine sometimes found in marijuana

Fentanyl

#5

100

Number of toxic chemicals found in marijuana

110

200

The 2 methods of cannabis use that are associated with the most emergency room visits

Edibles and dabbing

300

True or False. Marijuana use is illegal in all states if a person is under age 21.

TRUE

400

True or False. Edibles are safe because there is not much THC in them.

FALSE

This is what makes edibles so dangerous.

500

This neurotransmitter is responsible for making you feel good

Dopamine