True or False
True or False: Marijuana is used as a way to cope with life
TRUE!
What is the name of the plant that Marijuana comes from?
Cannabis
What is the common term for the dry mouth sensation one experiences from smoking Marijuana?
"Cotton Mouth" or dry mouth
True or False: There is more than one strain of Marijuana?
True: Common strains are Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica.
Name at least three withdrawal symptoms of Marijuana use...
Irritability, sleep difficulties, craving, restlessness
True or False: Marijuana is NOT addictive
FALSE! A person who uses marijuana can suffer from Marijuana Use Disorder, becoming dependent on the drug.
Name 3 "street names" for Marijuana
weed, grass, trees, doobie, skunk, etc.
Marijuana use distorts your perceptions. What are at least 2 perception distortions caused by Marijuana use?
Distorted perception of time, distorted visual perception, hearing, taste, touch, smell
Approximately ___ in 10 people who use Marijuana have Marijuana Use Disorder
3
True or False: There are no reports in existence of anyone dying from Marijuana use
FALSE! At least one death is known, which occurred in 2014 in Colorado
True or False: Marijuana can worsen mental health issues such as depression and anxiety
TRUE! Marijuana has been shown to increase feelings of depression and anxiety
When a person smokes too much Marijuana and feels sick from it
"Greening Out"
What is a long-term effect from using Marijuana?
A.) Altered sense of time
B.) Food cravings
C.) Memory
C.) Memory
How long do edibles take to effect the body?
30 mins to 2 hours on average
True or False: Marijuana is safe because it comes from a plant
True or False: Marijuana is as strong today as it was in the 1970s
FALSE! Marijuana is stronger today than it was in the 1970s. Most THC products on the market today contact anywhere from 20-30% THC content
What does THC stand for?
Tetrahydrocannabinol
What is a short-term side effect from using Marijuana?
A.) Lung issues
B.) Altered senses
C.) Damage to your immune system
B.) Altered senses
What schedule of drug is Marijuana?
A) Schedule I- drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse
B) Schedule II- high potential for abuse, with use potentially leading to severe psychological or physical dependence.
C) Schedule III- drugs with a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence.
D) Schedule IV- drugs with a low potential for abuse and low risk of dependence
A) Schedule I- drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.
Can you overdose on Marijuana, yes or no?
Yes! Synthetic Marijuana can cause overdoses and there is no approved treatment to reverse the overdose.
True or False: Marijuana is a "Gateway Drug"
TRUE! Not every person who uses Marijuana will turn to other substances, but typically this use increases the situations one is exposed to other substances, increasing the likelihood for experimentation with other drugs.
Name 2 forms of Marijuana. Hint: if you were to use marijuana, think of the ways it can be used.
flower, resin, hash oil
What is a physical effect from using Marijuana?
A.) Red eyes
B.) Pinpoint pupils
C.) Slower heartrate
A.) Red eyes
What was the first state to make Marijuana legal (medically)?
California, in 1996
Name the receptor in the brain that Marijuana binds to...
A.) GABA Receptors
B.) Glutamate Receptors
C.) Cannabinoid Receptors
D.) Opioid receptors
C.) Cannabinoid Receptors