Cannabis Flashcards
True or False, THC is primarily found in the stem and branches of the marijuana plant?
False, the leaves and flowers
True or false, different varieties of the cannabis have different concentrations of THC?
True
What is Sinsemilla?
High concentration, unfertilized female cannabis sativa plant
What does Sinsemilla mean?
without seeds
What are the 4 principal forms of cannabis?
- Marijuana
- Hashish
- Hash Oil
- Marinol
Define: Marijuana
The dried leaves of the plant
Define: Hashish
from of cannabis made from the dried and pressed resin of a marijuana plant.
Whats a nickname for hash oil?
marijuana oil
Define: Hash Oil
It’s a highly concentrated syrup-like oil extracted from marijuana.
How is Hash Oil made?
produced by soaking marijuana in a container of solvent until the solvent has evaporated. Thick syrup is produced with very high THC (30.3% Average)
Define: Marinol
Synthetic THC in pill form used to treat nausea/vomiting. Prescribed to cancer patients under chemo.
What is the generic name for synthetic THC
Dronabinol
________________ is an analog of dronabinol
Nabilone
What is the purest form of cannabis?
Wax marijuana (82-99 % THC) One hit is the equivalent of 1-2 full joints)
What are some of the applications for “medical” reasons
Lowering of intraocular pressure - Glacuoma patients
suppressing nausea - cancer
Epilepsy
Average THC in marijuana?
13%
Average THC in hash?
30-50%
Average THC in Hash Oil?
68.4%
How long does in take for marijuana to reach peak effects?
10-30 mins
What are the 2 metabolites of THC?
Hydroxy THC - User feels euphoric, causes impairment
Carboxy THC- No evidence of being psychoactive
Hydroxy THC is usually eliminated from the blood plasma within ____ hours.
within 6 hours
Carboxy THC is usually eliminated from the blood plasma within…
several days
What is rebound dilation
when the pupil constrict with light then dilates, not returning to its constricted size.
Full name for THC
Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
Synthetic Cannabinoid Products typically include:
Olive coloured herbs
Combination of herbs
Or plant material.
All enhanced with a delta THC synthetic analog.
When smoked, synthetic cannabinoid products mimic the hallucinogenic effects of marihuana.
Synthetic Cannabinoid adverse effects
Panic attack Agitation Tachycardia Elevated blood pressure Anxiety Pallor Numbness and tingling
30 min - 2 hours
Possible effects of Cannabis
Interferes with divided attention Loss of depth perception Short attention span Erratic speeds Failing to maintain a single lane Stopping for a red light then continuing on
Cannabis effects felt
Relaxation; euphoria; relaxed inhibition; altered time and distance perception; lack of concentration; impaired memory; alterations in thought process; drowsiness; sedation; and mood changes
Cannabis indicators
Odour of Marihuana Marijuana debris in the mouth Possible green coating on the tongue Reddening of the eyes Body tremors Eyelid tremors
Onset and duration of marihuana effects
8-9 seconds - feel and exhibit effects
10-30 minutes - peak effects reached
2-3 hours - continues to feel and exhibit effects
3-5 hours - user feels “normal”
Overdose signs and symptoms
Paranoia
Possible psychosis
Long term effects of marihuana
Lung damage Chronic bronchitis Lowering of testosterone Possible birth defects Acute anxiety attacks Chronic reductions of attention
