Marijuana vs. Teenagers

Front

The chemical in marijuana that causes the user to feel “high” is __________.

Back

tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Front

How many teens smoke marijuana regularly?

Back

fewer than 25%.

Front

Marijuana users experience short-term memory loss because of the drug’s effect on.

Back

the hippocampus

Front

In addition to causing trouble in the brain, smoking marijuana may increase the risk of _________________________.

Back

heart attacks and lung cancer

Front

Memory problems associated with marijuana use are due to THC’s actions in which part of the brain? Options: cerebellum, hippocampus, dopamine

Back

hippocampus

Front

The teen brain is actively developing and continues to develop until around age ___________.

Back

25

Front

All of the following are negative effects of teen marijuana use except: Difficulty thinking and problem-solving, Problems with memory and learning, Problems with school and social life, Difficulty maintaining attention, Increased Creativity

Back

Increased Creativity

Front

Marijuana use might have permanent effects on the developing brain when use begins in adolescence, especially with regular or heavy use.

Back

True

Front

Compared with teens who do not use marijuana, teens who use marijuana are more likely to quit high school or not get a college degree.

Back

True

Front

The association between marijuana and schizophrenia is stronger in people who start using marijuana at an earlier age and use marijuana more frequently.

Back

True