PHARMACOLOGY 101

HISTORY

100

Marijuana was used medically in traditional Chinese medicine dating back to when? a) 2013 B.C b) 2737 B.C

b) 2737 B.C

200

By the sixties Marijuana became an epidemic for college students and “hippies” as a symbol of rebellion against authority figures. TRUE OR FALSE?

TRUE

300

In what year did the Mexican Government agreed to eliminate the crop using pesticide? a) 1975 or b) 1995

a) 1975

NEUROLOGY

100

What is the main mind altering ingredient found in a cannabis plant?

THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)

200

Name two areas in the brain that marijuana affects?

-The hippocampus (Memory); -Cerebral cortex (concentration/focus); -Sensory portions of the cerebral cortex (Perceptions; 5 senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch)); -Cerebellum (movements)

300

THC can be detected about how many days after its last use?

45 to 60 days

SIDE EFFECTS

100

Marijuana has five major categories of side effects. Name two of them?

-Social, -Physical, -Psychological, -Short term and -Long term.

200

Name 2 short term effects that users may experience mentioned in the Side Effects video?

-Anxiety, -Sensory distortion, -Lowered reactions, and -Forgetfulness

300

Name 1 long term effects mentioned in the Side Effects video?

-Lowered immune system, -Lack of motivation and -Mood changes.

TOLERANCE

100

What is drug dependence?

Means that the person needs to use more of a drug just to feel "normal".

200

How many people who have tried marijuana at least once in their lifetime will become dependent on the drug? a) 1 in 5 b) 1 in 10 c) 1 in 15

b) 1 in 10

300

Who are most at risk of being dependent on marijuana? a) Males b) Females

a) Males