Marijuana Vocab

Bronchitis

an inflammation (irritation, swelling, painful condition) of the bronchi, the two branches of the windpipe that carry air into the lungs

Gateway Drug

a drug which when used may lead to the use of more addictive substances

High

having a temporary false feeling of happiness, with reduced physical and mental control, by use of alcohol or a drug

Mooking

smoking tobacco and marijuana together in the bowl of a pipe

Dabbing

This concentrated form of marijuana is heated quickly on a very hot surface, vaporized, and then inhaled through a special apparatus, sometimes called a "dab rig" or an "oil rig"

Panic Attack

a sudden overpowering feeling of fear or anxiety that prevents somebody from functioning, often triggered by a past or present source of anxiety

Potency

the strength of something such as a drug or alcoholic beverage

Edibles

Marijuana or hash oil can be mixed with food or beverages

Respiratory Tract

the passage formed by the mouth, nose, throat and lungs, through which air passes during breathing

Tolance

The natural or developing ability to resist the effects of the continued or increasing use of a drug

Laced

Added a small amount of a drug or alcohol to something

Resin

Added a small amount of a drug or alcohol to something

Hallucinogens

A substance which distorts how the mind perceives the world one lives in

Where is Marijuana found?

Marijuana comes from the Indian hemp plant, and the part that contains the "drug" is found primarily in the flowers or (buds)

What is Marijuana?

One of the most abused drugs in the world

What is the chemical makeup of Marijuana?

Marijuana has over 400 known chemicals included

What chemical causes intoxication?

THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the chemical in Marijuana that makes you high

Marijuana Smoking

It has been found that smoking one joint gives as much exposure to cancer-producing chemicals as smoking four to five cigarettes

Marijuana Smoking Consequences

Marijuana smokers have poorer memories and mental aptitude than do non-users

Vaping

Vaping Marijuana is done by placing raw cannabis or THC oil in a vaporizer or e-cigarette

THC changes over time

The amount of THC in the hemp plant determines the strength of the drug. The amount found in marijuana is not consistent, and the levels of THC have increased steadily over time

Alcohol vs. Marijuana

Alcohol is eliminated from the body in a few hours, but THC stays in the body for weeks, possibly months, depending on length and intensity of usage.

THC damages the immune system, Alcohol does not

THC longevity

THC, remains in the body for weeks or even months