Cannabis (Marijuana) DrugFacts Flashcard

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What does marijuana refer to?

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The dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant

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How do people commonly use marijuana?

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By smoking in joints or pipes

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What is Delta-8 THC?

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A chemical in cannabis plants that can cause breathing problems.

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What are the short-term effects of marijuana on the brain?

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Altered senses and changes in mood

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Being exposed to second hand cannabis smoke can

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cause you to test positive for cannabis, can cause issues with your respiratory system, expose you to the same toxins as the user, all of these can happen if exposed to cannabis smoke.

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All of the following can have an impact on the effects of cannabis except:
The amount taken,
The potency of the product,
Age and gender

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Where you are when you use the product

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What is a risk of using marijuana during pregnancy?

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Lower birth weight and increased risk of brain and behavioral problems in babies

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What is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome?

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A condition causing severe nausea, vomiting, and dehydration

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Which of the following is not a way to help with cannabis use disorder?
FDA approved medications,
Cognitive behavior therapy,
Motivational enhancement therapy,
They are all effective treatments for cannabis use disorder

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FDA approved medications

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What are the long-term effects of marijuana use?

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Possible impairment of thinking, memory, and learning functions