Marijuana

Question 1

Cannabis

Answer 1

Plant used historically for medicine, containing THC and CBD

Question 2

Reefer Madness

Answer 2

1936 propaganda film demonizing marijuana use

Question 3

CB1 receptors

Answer 3

Brain receptors with high density in various areas

Question 4

Anandamide

Answer 4

Brain chemical stimulating THC receptors

Question 5

Metabolism of THC

Answer 5

Liver breakdown of THC, elimination in 7 days

Question 6

Acute Effects of Marijuana

Answer 6

Varied effects based on dosage, including euphoria and relaxation

Question 7

Cannabis Addiction

Answer 7

Debate on the addictive nature of cannabis

Question 8

Long Term Cognitive Effects

Answer 8

Impact of marijuana on cognition over time, inconclusive

Question 9

Psychotic Disorders

Answer 9

High THC cannabis linked to onset/exacerbation of psychosis

Question 10

Cannabis Withdrawal Symptoms

Answer 10

Irritability, anxiety, insomnia, decreased appetite, depressed mood

Question 11

Study Design

Answer 11

Participants abstained from marijuana for 28 days

Question 12

Hamilton Depression Scale

Answer 12

Scale measuring depression severity

Question 13

Hamilton Anxiety Scale

Answer 13

Scale measuring anxiety severity