Marijuana

THC

100

Marijuana does not mix well with other drugs A) true B) false

True

200

What is the ingredient that creates the "HIGH"

Delta 9-THC

300

True or False... a greater level of THC equals a lower amount of effects on the marijuana user.

FALSE!

400

What does THC stand for?? a) The Hairy Cat b)tetrahycsteroid c)tetrahydrocannabinol d)nothing its just silly term!

C) tetrahydrocannabinol

500

What affects can newborns have when exposed to marijuana during pregnancy? 

lower birth rate, smaller head circumference and show poor response to visual stimuli

Symptoms

100

Can a marijuana user lose their motivation?... a) true b) false

A) true! Some frequent, long term marijuana users show signs of lack of motivation

200

Which of these in an incorrect symptom of a marijuana user? a) have very red, blood shot eyes b) seem dizzy and have trouble walking c) a high amount of energy, someone dancing for many hours straight d) have a hard time remembering what just happened

c) a high amount of energy, someone dancing for many hours straight

300

Name one symptom of a marijuana user?

dizzy, silly, giggly, etc.

400

As a result of poor motivation what is one aspect in a marijuana users life that could suffer?

school, studying problems, family, friends, work etc.

500

What are some symptoms of Marijuana Withdrawal?

irritibility, anxiety, physical tension, decrease in appetite and mood

Slang Terms

100

Can slang terms for marijuana differ from one country to another? a) true b) false

a) true

200

The following are all slang terms except.. a) pot b) speed c) weed d) mary J

b) speed

300

There are not more than 20 slang terms for marijuana? a) true b) false

b) false There are actually more than 200 terms for various kinds of marijuana

400

How many chemicals are found in marijuana?

over 400

500

What is one danger of using marijuana?

marijuana affects many skills required for safe driving (alertness, and ability to judge distances)

Effects

100

What are some short term effects of using marijuana?

sleepiness, increased heart rate, paranoia, anxiety or panic attacks, blood shot eyes, dry mouth and throat, inability to keep track of time, reduced short term memory, poor concentration, and poor coordination

200

What are some long term effects of marijuana use?

enhanced cancer risk, infertility for both men and women, and psychological pleasure, long term memory loss.

300

What are some effects of marijuana on the brain only?

impairment to the hippocampus that controls learning, memory, emotions, and motivations

400

What are some effects of marijuana on the lungs?

daily cough and phlegm, chronic bronchitis, chest colds, respiratory problems

500

What are the effects of marijuana on the heart rate/blood pressure?

increase in heart rate and blood pressure, subject to more serious and increased risk on the cardiovascular system (heart attack, stroke, disease)

Gateway/Addiction

100

Can an individual build tolerance to marijuana? a) true b) false

a) true Some frequent heavy users may develop a tolerance to marijuana. This means that the user needs increasingly larger doses of marijuana to get the same desired results that he or she previously got from smaller amounts.

200

Each of the following are symptoms of marijuana addiction except for? a) a great deal of time spent on using marijuana b) smoking a joint one time in your entire life c) building a tolerance to marijuana d) marijuana use causing a reduction in social, occupational, or recreational activities

b) smoking a joint one time in your entire life

300

Is being compulsive, uncontrollable, craving, seeking, and using regardless of what is at stake a sign of marijuana addiction? a) true b) false

true

400

Marijuana is only mentally addictive, not physically or emotionally. a) true b) false

b) false Marijuana is both emotionally, mentally, physically addictive.

500

What are side effects from moderate intoxication?

tremors, decrease in muscle strength, balance, head aches and nausea