Chapter 15 Flashcards
Marijuana
What are the three cannabis plants?
- C. Stative
- C. Indica
- C. Ruderalls
What do you know about C.Sativa?
- George Washington used it as a really good fiber for making rope
- 1% THC content
What do you know about C. Indica?
- It grows all over
- Its higher in THC content at 6-7% THC.
What do you know about C. Ruderalls?
- grows in Russia
- even more THC (6-7%)
what is interesting about cannabis plants growing next to each other?
Different plants growing next to each other can have different levels of THC content
What was the earliest use of Marijuana?
Around 2700 B.C. in China.
Harry J. Anslinger
He was the first commissioner of the deferral bureau of narcotics (1932-1962)
below 15 mgs do you see a lot of affects on Marijuana users?
no
What physiological effects are seen in marijuana users at high doses? (>15mgs)
- **increased heart rate (most profound effect of THC)
- increase appetite
- mild analgesia (decrease pain)
- **decrease ocular pressure (pressure on the eyes that can cause blindness)
- **decreases nausea during chemotherapy.
- mild anticonvulsant
- may decrease panic attack
There were _____ legal medical preparation on the market until_________ was passed?
A: 28; 1937 Tax Act
Where did marijuana start?
China
What is the duration of marijuana
smoked: 2-5 hours
ingested: 4-6 hours
What is the dosage of Marijuana
about .5 mgs per joint
what is CB1
presynaptic
does the fetal brain have CB1 receptors?
yes
if there is a withdrawl symptom there is..
dependence
what is teh absorbtion rate of marijuana?
smoked=immediate
injested=2hours
what are the effects of 2-5mgs of marijuana?
mild euphoria