Ley: Cannabis Flashcards
Most used illicit substance in the world
marijuana
Most widely used cannabi
cannabis sativa
Two main derivatives of cannabis
marijuana
hashish
When is use of marijuana considered “abuse?”
one or more of the following in 1 year:
- repeated inability to meet obligations
- repeated when dangerous (ex: driving)
- repeated legal problems
- continued use despite interpersonal/social probs
What percentage of peeps who try marijuana will become dependent?
10%
What is the main psychoactive ingredient in marijuana?
delta-9-THC
What are the two cannabinoid receptors? Where are they found?
CB1 - mostly in the brain (basal ganglia and limbic system)
CB2 - mostly in the immune system (spleen)
THC increases (blank) release in the nucleus accumbens
dopamine
A typical joint has 1g of marijuana and delivered THC ranges from (blank) to (blank)%
25-75%
Why is the tissue half-life of THC about a week?
it gets sequestered in fat
Chronic use of marijuana can double the risk of (blank) over a decade
psychosis
With marijuana, you get an initial period of (blank) followed by CNS (blank)
excitement; depression
T/F: There is no established link b/w marijuana and progression to use of other drugs
True
Does withdrawal from marijuana cause physical, psych or medical issues? What is the most frequent effect of withdrawal?
no; emotional symptoms (uncomfortable)
How to treat cannabinoid addiction?
CBT
support groups
multicomponent therapy
