Effects
True or False:
Research has not been able to show any negative effects of using marijuana during development.
False
Which of the following can marijuana use impact: Attention, memory, or learning?
All 3: attention, memory, and learning
True or False:
Marijuana is an addictive substance.
True
True or False:
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug.
True
True or False:
Medical marijuana has shown no benefits to people with certain health conditions like cancer and AIDS.
False. The US FDA has approved THC-based medications, dronabinol (Marinol®) and nabilone (Cesamet®), prescribed in pill form for the treatment of nausea in patients undergoing cancer chemotherapy and to stimulate appetite in patients with wasting syndrome due to AIDS.
True or False: The majority of people who use marijuana go on to use other, "harder" drugs.
False
Marijuana has been shown to worsen the course of illness for people who already experience this type of mental illness.
Schizophrenia
People who drive under the influence of marijuana can experience dangerous effects:______, lane weaving, __________ and ___________ to signals and sounds on the road.
slower reactions
decreased coordination
difficulty reacting to signals and sounds on the road
Which method of administration of marijuana (smoking or orally consuming) goes into effect more quickly?
Smoking. When marijuana is smoked, THC and other chemicals in the plant pass from the lungs into the bloodstream, which rapidly carries them throughout the body to the brain. The person begins to experience effects almost immediately. If marijuana is consumed in foods or beverages, these effects are somewhat delayed—usually appearing after 30 minutes to 1 hour—because the drug must first pass through the digestive system.
True or False:
Delta-8 THC is FDA approved for safe use
False. Delta-8 THC is a synthetic cannabinoid that is made in labs
What is the difference between the effects of THC and CBD?
THC: a psychoactive found in cannabis that causes intoxicating effects
CBD: non-intoxicating cannabinoid that can have health and wellness benefits
Like most other drugs that people misuse, THC stimulates neurons in the reward system to release the signaling chemical _________ at levels higher than typically observed in response to natural stimuli. The flood of this neurotransmitter contributes to the pleasurable "high" that those who use recreational marijuana seek.
dopamine
List two (2) possible short-term effects that people experience when using marijuana:
euphoria, relaxation, heightened sensory perception (e.g., brighter colors), laughter, altered perception of time, and increased appetite
Can cannabis cause interactions between other drugs?
Yes. Interactions between marijuana can cause interactions between opioids, benzodiazepines, etc .
Marijuana has been found to have some of the following negative effects from its use: (Name at least two).
Impaired short-term memory; impaired attention, judgment, and other cognitive functions; impaired coordination and balance; increased heart rate; anxiety, paranoia; psychosis (uncommon)
The noticeable effects of marijuana use (via smoking) generally lasts for how many hours?
a. 1-3 hours
b. 5-10 hours
c. 12-16 hours
1-3 hours
True or False:
After discontinuing regular use of marijuana, people can experience withdrawal symptoms.
(If you choose True, then list 3 potential withdrawal symptoms).
True. 1) Irritability, anger or aggression, 2) Nervousness or anxiety, 3) Sleep difficulty (insomnia), 4) Decreased appetite or weight loss, 5) Restlessness, 6) Depressed mood, 7) Physical symptoms causing significant discomfort from at least one of the following: stomach pain, shakiness/tremors, sweating, fever, chills, headache
What are short-term positive effects of cannabis?
Can be a pain reliever and as a relaxation tool
THC’s chemical structure is similar to the brain chemical anandamide. Similarity in structure allows the body to recognize THC and to alter normal brain communication. Anandamide is an example of this type of brain chemical that acts as a messenger in the brain:_______.
Endocannabinoids; Cannabinoids Neurotransmitters
True or false. Using marijuana while breastfeeding will not have an effect on a babies health.
False. Harmful chemicals from marijuana may pass to the infant through breast milk or secondhand smoke exposure. THC in cannabis may affect a newborn’s brain, leading to hyperactivity and poor cognitive function.
Cannabis withdrawal
Does second hand smoke from marijuana effect the results of a drug test?
Yes. Secondhand smoke from cannabis products has many of the same toxins, irritants, and carcinogens as secondhand tobacco smoke.54 In some environments, secondhand cannabis smoke can produce positive cannabis drug test results.