Marijuana + Cannabinoids Flashcards
what does most of the class think of alc vs marij
alc: can damage brain, has negative impact on society, safe for adults
marij: people are using m safely, safe for adults, can damage brain
what does smaller part of the class think of alc vs marij?
marij: has negative impact on society, safe for teens to use
alc: people are using alc safely, safe for teens to use
what type of drug is marij?
no clear classification since it does not fit in with any other drug class: acts via its own system
routes of admin for marij?
ingestion, smoking, inhaled w vapourizer
duration of effect of marij
2-8hrs
NT directly affected by marij
anandamide and 2-AG
tolerance of marij?
can build some sort of tolerance, depends on the physical effects separated from the psychological effects
- tolerance will be gradual
phys dependance of marij
low
- no risk of phys dep
psyc dependance of marij
some
- low to moderate risk of psyc dependance
WD symptoms of marij
irritability, abnormal sleep, decreased appetite, weight loss
schedule
legal for personal use in Canada
- legality in US is dependent on the state
desired effects
creativity
relaxation
enhanced awareness
altered perceptions
mild euphoria
side effects
dry mouth
reduced memory
anxiety/paranoia
bloodshot eyes
sluggish mental functions
sluggish motor coordination
4 stages of marij processing
buzz, high, stoned, comedown
buzz vs high
buzz = initial impact (dizzy)
high = pleasure, relaxed and giggly
