True or False
True or False- Marijuana is a Depressant
What is true- A depressant is a drug that slows down brain activity. Marijuana does this and so it is considered a depressant
The Chemical that makes you feel "high"
What is Dopamine
The minimum age in Alberta to be able to legally consume Marijuana
What is 18
Smoking marijuana does not harm the lungs
What is false- Marijuana has a negative impact on your lungs. With heavy use, it can cause chronic bronchitis.
True or False- Marijuana is not addictive
What is False- Marijuana is a drug that contains addictive ingredients.
The first country to fully legalize marijuana
What is Uruguay
True or False- Marijuana is a solution for insomnia
What is False- Although Marijuana can help with sleep problems, it can also cause many sleeping problems. But it is not a solution for insomnia.
What the active ingredients in cannabis are called
What is cannabinoids
Short term effects of Marijuana
What is feeling high, confusion or anxiety
The amount of Marijuana an adult can legally posses in Alberta out in public
What is 30 grams
True or False- Marijuana is used more often by older adults rather than young people
What is True
True or False- Marijuana can be used as medicine.
What is True- Cannabis can have its uses in the medical field, and can be used to treat issues such as chronic pains
What does TCH stand for?
What is tetrahydrocannabinol
The long term effects of Marijuana usage
What is memory problems / ability to make decisions
Where is it banned to use Cannabis in Alberta
What is in vehicles?
True or False- Marijuana today isn't as strong as it was in the past
What is False- Marijuana today has been found to have a much more THC, making it stronger
True or False- Driving after consuming Marijuana is safer than driving after consuming alcohol.
What is False- Both alcohol and Marijuana impair critical driving abilities and pose a risk to road users. There is no proof that driving under the influence of Marijuana is safer than alcohol.
Effects of Cannabis on teens
What is reduced cognitive function and/or permanent brain alterations
One ounce of Marijuana is equal to how many cigarette sized joints
What is 84 joints
True or False- Synthetic weed is not safe
What is true- Synthetic weed can be just as, or even stronger, than natural weed. It was banned by the DEA for its extreme side effects