Cannabis (E2) Flashcards
What is the specific epithet (scientific name) of the hemp (cannabis) plant mentioned in lecture?
Cannabis sativa
The term botanical refers to…
Plants
What is the difference between marijuana and cannabis?
Marijuana - refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, seeds, etc. derived from the plant
Cannabis - the plant itself
The bioactive chemical compounds found in cannabis are called…
Cannabinoids
The main psychoactive cannabinoid that causes the feeling of “being high.”
What is THC?
Cannabinoids interact with the biological system called the { } system.
Endocannabinoid
What drug schedule is cannabis classified under?
Schedule I
Ancient uses for cannabis were…
Medicinal
Name 3 industrial uses for hemp.
1) Textiles (clothing)
2) Rope
3) Paper
What was the purpose of the Marihuana Tax Act (1937)?
To regulate marijuana’s possession, sale, distribution, etc. via taxation
What was more or less the general philosophy behind the Marihuana Tax Act (1937)?
“The best way to make something illegal is not to make it illegal but to regulate/tax it.”
What demographic did the Marihuana Tax Act (1937) have a discriminatory effect on?
Mexicans
What piece of legislation deemed marijuana a Schedule I drug?
Controlled Substances Act
This federal organization was created in 1973 to enforce the controlled substance laws in the U.S.?
What is the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)?
What are the 2 key differences between the bodily effects of inhaling and consuming THC?
1) Onset
2) Duration of effects
What is the difference in onset of effects between inhalation and consumption of THC?
The onset for inhalation occurs within a few minutes, while the onset for consumption may take an hour or more
What is the difference in a THC high’s duration when inhaling vs. consuming, i.e., when should you expect to come off of your high?
Inhalation high - an hour or so
Consumption high - up to 6 hours from initial consumption
Name 3 acute effects of THC.
1) Euphoria
2) Relaxation
3) Increased appetite
Name 3 chronic effects of THC.
1) Memory loss
2) Respiratory issues
3) Risk to psychiatric disorders
Although there are some possible chronic effects of prolonged THC use, the research on these effects is still…
Limited
What is the key difference between THC and CBD?
THC is the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, while CBD is not
List the 5 forms of cannabis mentioned in lecture.
1) Flower/bud (weed)
2) Concentrates
3) BHO (butane hash oil)
4) Edibles
5) Topicals
Recreational use of THC involves using it for personal { }, { }, and { } purposes.
1) Enjoyment
2) Relaxation
3) Social
Medicinal use of THC involves the { } application to { } symptoms or { } medical conditions.
1) Therapeutic
2) Alleviate
3) Treat
