Marijuana Science
What is the main chemical in weed that causes a "high"?
What is THC?
What part of the brain does weed affect?
What is the prefrontal cortex (decision-making)?
“Weed isn’t addictive.” True or False?
What is False (1 in 6 teens get addicted)?
True or False: Weed is legal for teens in any U.S. state.
What is False - no state allows recreational use for minors?
What percentage of teen users become addicted?
What is about 1 in 6 (16%)?
What chemical in marijuana is non-psychoactive and used in some medicines?
What is CBD?
True or False: Teen marijuana use can change how the brain develops.
What is TRUE? THC interferes with neuron connections in areas that control judgment and emotion regulation
Can smoking weed affect your lungs?
What is Yes — it can cause chronic cough, bronchitis, and lung irritation
Can you get charged for driving under the influence of marijuana?
What is Yes — DUI laws include weed?
What happens to your mood during withdrawal?
What is irritability, anxiety, sleep problems, or low appetite?
How much stronger is weed now compared to the 1990s?
What is 3-5x more potent? (Now 15-25% or higher - up to 80% in concentration)
What mental health symptoms can heavy weed use worsen or cause?
What is anxiety, depression, paranoia, or psychosis?
What happens to coordination and reaction time when high?
What is they slow down, increasing accident risk
“Weed is safer because it’s natural.” True or False?
What is False — natural doesn’t mean harmless; THC still alters the brain
What’s one proven strategy to quit or reduce weed use?
What is CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Motivational Interviewing, or attending IOP group?
Name one way weed can be used other than smoking.
What is edibles, oils, vapes, dabs, and tinctures?
What's amotivational sydrome?
What is lack of drive, focus, and energy?
What happens when weed is mixed with alcohol or other drugs?
What is the effects multiply — higher risk of blackouts, vomiting, or injury
What’s one way the media or social media glamorizes weed?
What is memes, music, or influencers showing it as stress relief or rebellion without showing consequences
What are common triggers for using again?
What is stress, boredom, certain people, or environments?
What part of the brain does THC mainly affect?
What is the endocannabinoid system — especially the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus?
What is “cannabis-induced psychosis”?
What is a mental state with hallucinations or paranoia triggered by high-THC use, especially in vulnerable teens
What is “cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome”?
What is a condition from heavy long-term use causing repeated vomiting and dehydration
What is the federal law classification for marijuana?
What is a Schedule I drug (same level as heroin and LSD — “no accepted medical use” federally).
What part of recovery focuses on creating a plan for future temptations?
What is relapse prevention planning?