Definitions
A psychoactive drug that comes from the Cannabis plant
What is marijuana
Water Pipe
What is a bong
The organ affected from alcohol
What is the liver
What is almost immediately
The natural version of manmade prescription opioid narcotics
What is heroin
The pipes that let air in and out of your lungs
What are bronchial passages
Examples of forms edibles come in
In MEN- more than ___ drinks in 1 day or more than ___ drinks in a week = TOO MUCH
What is 4 and 14
How long do the effects of inhaling marijuana last for?
What is between 1 and 3 hours
What leaves people feeling “burned out” and not think or care about much
What is heavy marijuana use
Excessive use of psychoactive drugs, such as alcohol, pain medications, or illegal drugs. It can lead to physical, social, or emotional harm.
What is substance abuse
Marijuana wrapped in cigar wraps
What is a blunt
In WOMEN- more than ___ drinks in 1 day or more than ___ drinks in a week = TOO MUCH
What is 3 and 7
Pathway of marijuana through the body
What is inhaled --> lungs --> bloodstream --> organs --> body (brain)
19 states, Washington, D.C., and Guam
The main psychoactive (mind-altering) chemical in marijuana, responsible for most of the intoxicating effects that people seek
What is THC
Hand rolled cigarettes
What is a joint
Increases if you drink too much too often
What is chance of injury or accident
If marijuana is consumed in foods or beverages when do the effects of THC appear?
What is between 30 minutes and 1 hour
What is the percentage of people who use marijuana and may develop what is called a marijuana use disorder
What is 10%
________________ is the pleasure chemical in our brains that plays a major role in substance abuse and addiction
What is dopamine
Pulls the active ingredients (THC) from the marijuana into ______
Alcohol is placed in this category of drugs
What is diuretic
Name 3 short term effects of marijuana
What is:
Altered senses/sense of time
Slow reaction time
Change in mood
Increased appetite
Hallucinations/Delusions
A disease that means you can’t stop using even when your condition causes you harm
What is addiction