True or False
True or False: Almost all teenagers smoke marijuana.
False – Most teens don’t smoke marijuana. According to an annual national survey of middle school student, more than 80% of 8th graders disapprove of marijuana use. Less than 20% have tried marijuana in the past month.
What is marijuana?
A. A vitamin
B. A type of plant that can affect the brain
C. A kind of candy
D. A medicine for everyone
B. A type of plant that can affect the brain
What is the chemical in marijuana that is responsible for the "high" feeling?
Tetra-hydro-cannabinol or THC
What is the name of Shrek’s wife?
Fiona
Myth or Fact: Marijuana makes users less motivated.
Fact – A lack of motivation produces problems which include not caring about what happens in life, no desire to work regularly, fatigue and a lack of concern about physical appearance and hygiene. As a result, some marijuana users tend to perform poorly in school, sports, extracurricular activities, or work.
True or False: Marijuana is safe because it’s all natural.
False – Marijuana is natural; it comes from a plant called Cannabis Sativa. However, just because something is natural, doesn’t mean it’s safe. Tobacco, Poison Ivy, snakes, and tornadoes are natural, but they are not safe. Marijuana contains a dangerous mind-altering substance called tetra-hydro-cannabinol or THC.
Using marijuana can make it harder to:
A. Learn and remember things
B. Breathe air
C. Grow taller
D. Hear sounds
A. Learn and remember things
Myth or Fact: Marijuana use changes the way your brain works. How?
Fact – Long after the “high” feeling is gone, THC interferes with many important brain functions such as memory, concentration, and reaction time. It also affects depth perception, so people who use it can’t tell how close or far away things are.
Why is slow reaction time dangerous?
A. It makes homework harder
B. It can cause accidents
C. It makes people sleepy
D. It changes eye color
B. It can cause accidents
What is the first physical effect you can see after someone smokes marijuana?
Blood shot eyes – the THC in marijuana expands the blood vessels in the eyes.
True or False: Smoking marijuana damages the immune system.
True – Smoking marijuana damages the immune system. People that smoke marijuana tend to get sick more often than people that don’t smoke it.
Which part of the body does marijuana affect the most?
A. Bones
B. Skin
C. Brain
D. Hair
C. Brain
Who will be the 2026 NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show Headliner?
Bad Bunny
The best way to stay safe around drugs is to:
A. Be curious and try them
B. Learn facts and make healthy choices
C. Ignore rules
D. Keep secrets
B. Learn facts and make healthy choices
Where will the FIFA World Cup 2026 be held?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the USA.
True or False: The effects of smoking marijuana only last for an hour or two.
False - The main ingredient in marijuana is THC. THC is attracted to fatty parts of the body including the brain and the reproductive organs. It can stay in the body, especially the brain and the reproductive organs, for up to 30 days after use.
Myth or Fact: Marijuana is not addictive.
Myth – Addiction can be physiological or psychological. Regular users of marijuana are psychologically addicted to marijuana. Emotionally and mentally they feel like they need to be “high.” Everyday users of marijuana are physically addicted and will experience unpleasant withdrawal symptoms when trying to quit.
What singer holds the record for most Grammy nominations?
Beyoncé - 99 nominations
Myth or Fact: Smoking marijuana slows the heart rate so it’s relaxing.
Myth – The increased heart rate can result in a low blood supply to the heart, and it can cause chest pains. Taking a drug is not a healthy way to relax.
What can happen if someone brings marijuana to school?
A. Extra credit
B. School discipline or suspension
C. A reward
D. A free pass
B. School discipline or suspension
True or False: Smoking marijuana is a good way to solve your problems.
False – Smoking marijuana might make people forget about their problems for a while, but it won’t solve them. When the drug wears off, the problem is still there, and smoking marijuana can only cause more problems.
Why is marijuana especially risky for kids and teens?
A. Their brains are still developing
B. They are taller
C. They sleep more
D. They eat more food
A. Their brains are still developing
What is one possible effect of marijuana on school performance?
A. Better test scores
B. Trouble focusing and learning
C. Faster reading
D. Improved memory
B. Trouble focusing and learning
What is the smallest ocean on Earth?
Arctic Ocean
What is the name of the fictional town where the TV show “Stranger Things” is set?
Hawkins