Chapter 15: Marijuana – Flashcards
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The primary active ingredient in marijuana is
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Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
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Hashish refers to
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Pure cannabis resin.
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The 70 chemicals that are known to be unique to the cannabis plant are called
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Cannabinoids.
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In a study of heart rate changes following smoked marijuana with 4 percent THC or 20 mg oral THC
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The peak effects were similar, but smoking produced a faster onset of effects.
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The abuse potential of THC
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Is higher for smoked than for oral THC.
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A consistent cognitive effect of marijuana, seen both in frequent users and in less experienced users, is
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Slowing of cognitive processing.
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A great number of studies have consistently reported that smoked marijuana and oral THC both produce
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Increased total daily food intake.
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Studies show that marijuana increases which of the following?
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Nonverbal social interactions.
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In 1985, the FDA approved the sale of dronabinol (Marinol), which
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Is a capsule containing THC.
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Studies of the effects of marijuana on automobile driving show
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Significant impairments when inexperienced users are studied in a laboratory environment.
