Basic Facts
At least 3 common names for marijuana
What is grass, weed, pot, reefer, Mary Jane, ganja, kush, hash?
True or False: Marijuana has no legal age of consumption
What is False - must be 21 or older
Immediate Effects of marijuana
What is altered mood, cognitive impairment, altered perception, increased heart rate, impaired coordination/balance, hunger, sedation/drowsiness?
3 Forms of Marijuana
What are Hashish, Hash Oil (wax) Synthetic Marijuana (spice K2)?
True or False: Marijuana is the #1 Illicit Drug Used in the U.S. among people 12 and older
What is True?
Cardiac risks of marijuana use
What is increased blood pressure, heart attack, cardiac arrest, stroke?
Reasons people use marijuana
What is for fun, medical reasons, & both fun and medical reasons?
What is False?
Long term effects of marijuana use
What are negative impact on learning and memory and reduces motivation?
3 ways marijuana can be used
What is smoked, vaporized, eaten/drunk?
True or False: Beginning use prior to 16 are associated with more severe cognitive consequences such as lower IQ
What is True?
Effects on the male reproductive system
What is decrease in testosterone levels, gynecomastia, testicular tumors, erectile dysfunction?
Two most common subspecies of hemp plant used to create marijuana
What are Cannabis indica and Cannabis sativa?
True or False: Long term marijuana use can change the way the brain works, leading to dependence
What is true?
Marijuana use increases these respiratory illnesses
What is bronchitis, emphysema, & lung cancer?