Medicinal
Is medical marijuana addictive?
no
What are the two main types of marijuana?
indica and sativa, there are also hybrid strains
What year did marijuana references began to widely occur in songs?
1989
What is one long term effect from smoking Marijuana?
damage to bronchial passages and lungs
Laws prohibiting marijuana use often unfairly target whom?
low-income minorities
What are two side effects of medical marijuana?
dry mouth, fatigue, paranoia
What are three different ways to consume marijuana?
paraphernalia (like bongs), marijuana cigarettes, hashish oil which can be put in food (ie pot brownies), joint, blunt, spliff
What 8 season TV show which ran from 1998-2006 following the lives of high school characters popularized the recreational use of weed?
That 70s show
What are two physical effects of marijuana?
breathing problems, increased heart rate, problems with child development during and after pregnancy, intense nausea and vomiting
Name three states which have adopted expansive laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use.
Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont and Washington
What are some benefits of THC?
increased appetite, reduced nausea, reduced pain, reduced inflammation
Which type is relaxing and which is uplifting and energetic?
indica-relaxing
sativa-energizing
Name 3 famous actors/actresses who use marijuana.
Snoop Dog, Jennifer Aniston, Miley Cyrus, Kris Jenner, Anne Hathaway, Cameron Diaz, Cara Delevigne, Natalie Portman, Joseph Levitt, Ice Cube, Morgan Freeman
What are three short term effects of marijuana?
altered senses, altered sense of time, change in mood, impaired body movement, difficulty thinking and problem solving, impaired memory, hallucinations, delusions, psychosis
On July 1, 2018 a country legalized recreational marijuana use. What country was this?
Canada
What are two common conditions that medical cannabis is used for?
insomnia, arthritis, cancer, migraine
Which type of marijuana is used for medical purposes?
Both indica and sativa are used for different illnesses?
What popular songs are about weed? Name two.
Young, Wild, and Free; Smoke Weed Everyday; Smoke Break; Broccoli; and more
What two mental health problems have been linked to the use of marijuana?
depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts
Can a doctor in Colorado (where marijuana is legal) prescribe medical marijuana to a patient? Why?
No, because marijuana is illegal under federal law, so doctors can only write a recommendation for medical marijuana which is different from a prescription.
Which cannabis makes people high THC or CBD?
THC makes you high
What is the difference between THC and CBD?
CBD doesn't get you high, THC does. THC also has many more serious side effects.
Why are TV shows about weed becoming more popular?
Because increased legalization of marijuana has made marijuana use less shocking and more accepted. TV shows with marijuana references must uphold certain guidelines at least until 10pm.
What percentage of kids that are in rehabilitation for weed addiction, are younger then 21?
45%
In how many states is medical marijuana legal?
32 states