What's that you're smoking?
In 2015, how many young adults ages 18 to 25 have used marijuana?
More than 11 Million
How long after using THC does a person generally begin to feel the effects?
30 minutes to 1 hour
What long term effect can marijuana have on teenagers?
impaired brain development
What breathing problem can marijuana users experience that is similar to those who smoke tobacco?
daily cough, phlegm, lung infections
What is a severe medical disorder in which a person is unable to stop using a substance?
addiction
The dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds are from what plant?
Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica
What form of THC consumption quickly passes the drug from the lungs to the bloodstream then to organs throughout the body?
Smoking
What long-term functions can be impaired if marijuana is used at a young age?
thinking, memory, and learning functions
Smoking marijuana could potentially increase the chance of heart attack because...
marijuana use raises heart rate for up to 3 hours after smoking.
What percentage of people who use marijuana have been shown to develop some degree of use disorder?
9-30 percent
What mind-altering chemical is in marijuana?
THC
What causes the "high" feeling that people feel when consuming marijuana?
the overactivation of the parts of the brain that contain the highest number of receptors
What long-term use mental illnesses have been linked to marijuana use?
hallucinations, paranoia, worsening schizophrenia in patients who already have it, depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
What percentage of women aged 24 years or younger were found to screen positive for marijuana use during pregnancy?
20%
How much more likely are people to develop a marijuana use disorder if they use before the age of 18?
4 to 7 times more likely
What can also be made from the cannabis plant?
Marijuana Extracts
When taken in high doses what effects can marijuana consumption have?
hallucinations, delusions, and psychosis
What mental effects are experienced more by those who use marijuana frequently compared to those who do not use frequently?
Lower life satisfaction, poor mental health, relationship problems.
What syndrome is caused by regular, long-term marijuana use, and causes users to experience regular cycles of nausea, vomiting, and dehydration?
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
True or False? Those who use marijuana long-term report some mild withdrawal symptoms?
True
What does THC stand for?
Tetrahydrocannabinol
What brain structure does THC act on that ordinarily reacts to natural THC chemicals?
brain cell receptors
What is linked to marijuana use in teenagers?
Higher likelihood of dropping out of school.
Marijuana use during pregnancy may be linked to what birth defects?
Low birth weight, increased risk of brain damage, and behavioral problems in babies.
What withdrawal symptoms make it difficult to quit using marijuana?
grouchiness, sleeplessness, decreased appetite, anxiety, cravings