What is cannabis?
A plant with psychoactive characteristics.
What are 3 strains of cannabis?
Sativa, Indica, and Hybrid
True or False: CDB causes you to feel "high".
False, THC is the reason for feeling high.
What is one way a person can consume cannabis?
Edibles, capsules, tablets, tinctures, lozenges, and/or films.
Pre-rolled joints, bongs and vapes are all an example of...?
Inhalables
How long can it take for edibles to take their full effect?
2 hours
Which will have a stronger effect, eating or smoking cannabis?
Eating
Where are sublingual's absorbed?
In the mouth and under the tongue
When a 21-year-old adult wants to use an edible for the first time, what is good advice?
Start low and go slow!!
How old do you have to be to consume cannabis in NYS?
21
Why is it risky to use unregulated cannabis products?
Information is inaccurate
Around what age is the brain fully developed?
25
Is cannabis addictive?
Yes
How does frequent cannabis use effect mental health?
May increase mental health issues, more likely to have suicidal thoughts or attempts
Name 3 mental affects cannabis has on adolescence
Anxiety Paranoia Panic Psychosis Mood changes (happy, euphoria, relaxed) Impaired attention Increased sensitivity to stimuli Trouble thinking Trouble learning
Name 3 physical affects cannabis has on an adolescence
Slower reaction times Distorted perception of time Distorted perception of distance Motor Skills impacted making it harder to perform tasks Increased heart rate
