Facts Or Myth
You can't get addicted to weed
Myth:
Around 1 in 6 teens who start using marijuana will develop Cannabis Use Disorder, which includes cravings, withdrawal, and difficulty stopping—even if they want to.
You're at a sleepover and someone whips out a vape. What’s a smooth way to say no
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Teens Who Use THC Are More Likely to Struggle Academically By What Percentage?
Regular marijuana users are 60% more likely to skip class and less likely to graduate from high school or college.
Adults 21+ can purchase THC legally from licensed dispensaries.
Legal In Colorado
Where is THC stored in your body after usage
stored in your brain, lungs, liver, and reproductive system
Everyone's using it
Myth:
National surveys show that the majority of teens do not use marijuana weekly or even monthly. Peer pressure often exaggerates how common it is.
You're leaving a party and your ride smells like weed. The driver says,
"Relax, I drive better high anyway."
Your friends are already getting in the car.
THC Potency Has Increased Drastically By How much?
The average THC level in marijuana has risen from about 4% in the 1990s to 15–30% or higher today—with vapes and concentrates sometimes reaching 80–90%.
Possessing any amount of THC on school grounds for Adults
Illegal
Can you be allergic to THC
Yes and it can make you really sick
THC makes you more creative and focused
Myth:
Teen brains are still developing, particularly the parts responsible for decision-making and learning. THC use during this time can interfere with school, goals, and attention span.
You’ve been stressed about school. A classmate (who gets good grades) tells you:
"I microdose THC every night. It helps me sleep and stay focused. You’re overthinking it—try it once."
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Most Teen Marijuana Users Say They Want to Quit—But Struggle - How Many Teens Say That?
Nearly 50% of teen users in treatment report multiple failed attempts to quit, even when they want to stop.
Posting or sharing videos of THC use by minors on social media
Illegal
What is scromiting
screaming and vomiting- due to high intensity of THC and low CBD levels
It’s safer to vape THC than smoke it
Myth:
Many teens think vaping is "cleaner," but black-market THC vapes have been linked to serious lung illness, and THC concentrations in vapes can be much higher, increasing risk of addiction.
You’re at a party with upperclassmen, and someone offers you a THC edible. You're trying to make a good impression socially and don’t want to seem "lame" or childish.
A few people are watching your reaction.
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High-Potency THC Is Correlated with Higher Rates of Psychosis By How Much Of An Increase?
Daily use of high-potency THC (like in dabs or wax pens) is associated with up to a 5-fold increase in risk for psychotic disorders like schizophrenia in vulnerable individuals.
CBD products with less than 0.3% THC are federally legal for usage for all ages
Legal
What part of the frontal lobe of your brain does THC effect
Thinking, making decisions, planning or organizing, creating memories, speaking or moving
I can just quit anytime
Myth:
Teens may experience irritability, anxiety, sleep issues, and cravings when they try to stop. The earlier someone starts using, the harder it can be to quit.
Your best friend has started using THC regularly and invites you to try it. When you decline, they say:
"Wow, you think you're better than me now? You've changed."
They seem hurt—and now you're worried about damaging the friendship.
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Early THC Use Linked to Increased Depression & Suicide Risk, How Much More Likely Are They?
Teens who use marijuana heavily (especially by age 14–17) are 2 to 3 times more likely to experience clinical depression and suicidal ideation by adulthood.
Taking THC across state lines—even between two legal states
Illegal
What are three withdraw symptoms from THC
•Trouble sleeping
•Nausea/stomach problems
•Restlessness
•Increase in mental health systems like anxiety
•Irritability/ easily annoyed
•Anger
•Craving or urges to use again
•Sweating
•Losing or gaining weight