Lesson B9 - Cannabis Flashcards
What are the 2 types of Cannabis Sativa?
- Resin-producing
- Fibre-producing
How many chemical compounds are in Cannabis Sativa?
- 420
- Many of which are common to other plants
How many chemicals are only found in cannabis sativa and what are they called
- 60
- Cannabinoids
What is the most potent psychoactive agent in cannabis?
THC
- Accounts for most but not all of the psychoactive effects of Cannabis
THC accounts for all the psychoactive effects of cannabis
False
What are some common names of cannabis?
marijuana, hashish, hashish oil, charas, bhang, ganja, and dagga
True or False –> Cannabis was used to manufacture rope?
True
Marijuana is classified as a _________
Narcotic –> Controlled under the narcotic control act
Marijuana is classified as a 3 things. What are these things?
- Central nervous system depressant, euphoriant and hallucinogen
- Hallucinogenic properties only occur at high doses
The mechanism of action of marijuana is_____________
Not fully understood
The absorption of THC from marijuana smoke is ______ and the onset of action is _________________.
rapid, almost immediate
How long does the effect last for?
- 3-4 hours
- More must be inhaled to continue the “High”
How does the absorption change when THC is taken orally?
- Absorption slow and incomplete
- Onset of action delayed 30-60 minutes
- Effect will be less than if you smoked it
What is the half life of THC
- 30 hours
- Elimination from adipose tissue may take longer
What is measured in drug test for THC?
- Metabolites
How long will users be tested positive for metabolites after stopping use?
- Several weeks (Does not mean they were under the influence at that time)
Cannabis extracts were once widely used, on medical prescription, as ___________________
Sedatives and hypnotics.
What are some of the possible uses for cannabinoids:
Nausea and vomiting, anorexia (loss of appetite), epilepsy, glaucoma, spasticity, and migraine.
What is one of the few applications that has found some measure of medical acceptance?
- The prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with anticancer drugs.
- Other anti-nausea drugs were better in studies
What are the two synthetic THC derivatives used as anti-nauseants? Why are they better?
- dronabinal and nabilone
- More selective in their actions than THC
Recently a metered dose inhaler containing THC has been approved for the treatment of _____________
Neuropathic pain
Marijuana is the:
dried flowering tops and leaves of the harvested plans
Hashish consists of:
dried resin, usually from the flowers and compressed flowers
Hashish oil is obtained by:
extracting the cannabinoids from hashish.
What are some of the Effects of Short-Term Use – Low to Moderate Doses
Early effects will be seen as relaxation and drowsiness; there is disinhibition and talkativeness.
∙ A feeling of well-being, exhilaration and euphoria.
∙ They experience distortions in perception of time, body image and distance. Sense of
hearing and vision are enhanced.
∙ The perception of the senses of touch, smell and taste are enhanced (this may be useful as
an appetite stimulant).
∙ There is spontaneous laughter, impairment of short-term memory and concentration, and
confusion. The attention span may be reduced.
∙ Balance and stability on standing and walking can be impaired. The user may have
decreased muscle strength.
∙ Motor coordination is impaired (driving).
∙ The occasional user may experience fearfulness, anxiety and mild paranoia. Violent
behaviour is rare.
∙ The user may experience flashbacks, especially if they abused hallucinogens.
What are the cardiovascular effects of short-term use of low and moderate doses of cannabis products?
Cardiovascular: The smoker experiences an increased heart rate and increased blood flow to the extremities. Their blood pressure may not accommodate when moving from a sitting to a standing position (orthostatic hypotension).
What are the respiratory effects of short-term use of low and moderate doses of cannabis products?
The smoke and ingredients in the smoke irritates the mucous membranes lining the respiratory system. There is also bronchodilation.
What are the gastrointestinal effects of short-term use of low and moderate doses of cannabis products?
There is increased appetite and dryness of the mouth and throat.