Fact or Fiction
Marijuana is stronger today than what it used to be.
What is Fact? The potency of the products are stronger than what they were 30 years ago. Average level in late 1970s- 1%, 2024- 15-20% with some even being up to 35%
Marijuana use can increase the risk of what mental health issue?
What is Anxiety/Depression?
Legalizing Marijuana would increase Tax Revenue.
What is Fact? Almost any product for sale on the market generates tax revenue
Can Marijuana impact your sleep negatively?
What is Yes? Your quality and amount of sleep can be effected due to the THC disrupting REM. Long-term impacts could lead to increased tolerance, sleep disturbances, and altered sleep architecture.
Marijuana makes you a better driver, especially compared to a drunk driver.
What is Fiction? No matter the substance, you should only drive if you have no drugs or alcohol in your system.
T/F- Marijuana use can positively impact your concentration, focus, and attention span.
What is False?
It takes less time for teenagers and young adults to develop a substance use disorder than adults.
What is Fact? Research shows that the brain may continue to develop until age 27. Introducing chemicals to a brain that is not fully developed can impact development.
T/F- Heavy users are more likely to have suicidal thoughts, attempts, and completions
What is True?
Marijuana is Addictive.
What is Fiction? Marijuana can be addictive. It is important to note that some of us are more likely than others to have a higher (or lower) threshold of being prone to over-indulging.
This serious mental illness has a 47% higher chance of developing after experiencing a psychotic episode from cannabis use
What is Schizophrenia?/What is Bipolar Disorder? According to the American Journal of Psychiatry.