Cannabis

Question 1

What percentage of Americans use cannabis?

Answer 1

18%

Question 2

What demographic most commonly uses cannabis to socially conform and experiment?

Answer 2

college students and young adults

Question 3

What reasons did adults have for reporting cannabis use?

Answer 3

creativity, relaxation, sleep

Question 4

What drug schedule is Cannabis currently categorized as?

Answer 4

Schedule 1: high potential for dependency and no legalized medical use

Question 5

Strains of cannabis

Answer 5

sativa & indica

Question 6

Common experiences of marijuana intoxication

Answer 6

impaired time perception (slower)
interpersonal relationships (more talkative)
cognition varies
heightened sensory effects
impaired thought process

Question 7

Effects of THC on dopamine

Answer 7

decreased dopamine brain reactivity in marijuana abusers
negative emotionality and addiction severity

Question 8

Withdrawal symptoms

Answer 8

irritability, anger, aggressions
anxiety
sleep difficulty
decreased appetite or weight loss
restlessness
depressed mood

Question 9

Cannabis impairment of neuropsychiatric, physical and social domains presents itself as

Answer 9

decreased sense of life satisfaction
cognitive impairment
poor educational outcome
lower IQ

Question 10

Cannabis Induced Psychosis

Answer 10

presence of delusions or hallucinations
disconnect from reality

Question 11

DSM-5 Cannabis Use Disorder Criteria

Answer 11

2 of the following (within 12 months)
- taken in larger amounts/longer periods than intended
- persistent desire or unsuccessful efforts to cut down
- a great deal of time obtaining, using, or recovering from use
- cravings, tolerance, withdrawal
- failure to fulfill obligations
- continued use despite persistent social issues
- use in physically hazardous situations
- use despite knowledge of problem

Question 12

Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder

Answer 12

cognitive behavioral therapy
contingency management
motivational interviewing

Question 13

What is cognitive behavioral therapy?

Answer 13

a form of psychotherapy that teaches people to identify and correct problematic behaviors in order to enhance self-control and address problems to stop drug use

Question 14

What is contingency management?

Answer 14

therapeutic management approach based on frequent monitoring of the target behavior and the provision of tangible positive rewards when the target behavior occurs

Question 15

Motivational Interviewing

Answer 15

systematic form of intervention to produce internally motivated change