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STUDY GUIDE 1. When DPS students are suspended or expelled from school for drugs, what is the most frequent cause? A. Alcohol B. Cocaine C. Tobacco D. Marijuana 2. True or false: Some college students who used marijuana did not finish their degree. 3. True or false: A marijuana charge can cause a student to be denied financial aid. 4. True or false: Poor grades could be linked to marijuana use. 5. Teens who use marijuana are ___ times more likely to develop depression. A. 7 B. 15 C. 2 D. 21 6. 1 in 6 teens become ________ to marijuana. A. Allergic B. Sensitive C. Immune D. Addicted 7. Marijuana can damage which two major organs in the human body? A. Brain and lungs B. Heart and lungs C. Liver and kidneys D. Pancreas and liver 8. Teen use of ________ is less than marijuana use. A. Cell phones B. Tobacco C. Candy D. Facebook 9. In Colorado, 16,000 children are at risk of being exposed to ____________ at home. A. Secondhand marijuana smoke B. Cheesy movies C. Chewing tobacco D. Vegetables 10. What is secondhand smoke? A. Smoke that is breathed in by someone who is near the person smoking B. Smoke from a fire C. Smoke from an oven D. Smoke that is breathed in by the person smoking Updated June 2018

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IDE 1. When DPS students are suspended or expelled from school for drugs,

what is the most frequent cause? A. Alcohol B. Cocaine C. Tobacco D. Marijuana

2. True or false: Some college students who used marijuana did not finish their degree.

3. True or false: A marijuana charge can cause a student to be denied financial aid.

4. True or false: Poor grades could be linked to marijuana use.

5. Teens who use marijuana are ___ times more likely to develop depression. A. 7 B. 15 C. 2 D. 21

6. 1 in 6 teens become ________ to marijuana. A. Allergic B. Sensitive C. Immune D. Addicted

7. Marijuana can damage which two major organs in the human body? A. Brain and lungs B. Heart and lungs C. Liver and kidneys D. Pancreas and liver

8. Teen use of ________ is less than marijuana use. A. Cell phones B. Tobacco C. Candy D. Facebook

9. In Colorado, 16,000 children are at risk of being exposed to ____________ at home. A. Secondhand marijuana smoke B. Cheesy movies C. Chewing tobacco D. Vegetables

10. What is secondhand smoke? A. Smoke that is breathed in by someone who is near the person smoking B. Smoke from a fire C. Smoke from an oven D. Smoke that is breathed in by the person smoking

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IDE 11. Marijuana can affect _____ time.

A. Stretching B. Reaction C. Coloring D. Cooking

12. True or false: Marijuana decreases your appetite.

13. True or false: The more weed you smoke, the less likely you are to get into a car crash.

14. True or false: Marijuana smoke has many of the same cancer-causing chemicals as tobacco smoke.

15. True or false: There is no record of someone dying solely from using marijuana.

16. How long can marijuana stay in your system? A. 6 hours B. 1 week C. 2 weeks D. Over 4 weeks

17. True or false: It is safe for mothers to use marijuana during pregnancy.

18. True or false: Teen marijuana use has no link to depression.

19. True or false: Marijuana smoke does not harm the lungs.

20. True or false: Marijuana is not addictive.

21. True or false: Using marijuana as an adolescent can affect brain development.

22. True or false: Marijuana can interfere with reaction time.

23. True or false: Secondhand marijuana smoke is dangerous.

24. As of fall 2017, how many states have legalized medical marijuana? A. 29 B. 22 C. 34 D. 19

25. As of fall 2017, how many states have legalized retail marijuana? A. 8 B. 10 C. 4 D. 15

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IDE 26. Which state was the first to legalize medical marijuana?

A. California B. Washington C. Oregon D. Colorado

27. Which state was the first to legalize retail marijuana? A. California B. Washington C. Oregon D. Colorado

28. True or false: Native Americans introduced marijuana to the Pilgrims at their first Thanksgiving dinner.

29. True or false: Weed is legal under U.S. federal law.

30. True or false: George Washington grew marijuana.

31. What is the legal age for medical marijuana use in Colorado? A. 16 B. 18 C. 20 D. 21

32. What is the legal age for retail marijuana use in Colorado? A. 16 B. 18 C. 20 D. 21

33. What age is a minor when it comes to laws surrounding marijuana? A. 16 or younger B. 18 or younger C. 20 or younger D. 25 or younger

34. What does an adult 21 years or older need to purchase retail marijuana in Colorado? A. A check B. Parent permission C. Nothing D. A valid government-issued photo ID

35. What color is the symbol that indicates a retail or medical product contains THC or marijuana? A. Green B. Purple C. Yellow D. Red

36. True or false: You can buy medical marijuana at the pharmacy.

37. True or false: States that have legalized marijuana all have the same laws.

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IDE 38. True or false: If you're 21 or older, it's legal to use marijuana in a car, so long as the car

is not running.

39. True or false: It is legal to use marijuana in Rocky Mountain National Park, as long as you're 21 or older.

40. True or false: You can fly with marijuana from one legal state to another legal state.

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42. True or false: Marijuana is illegal in Washington, DC.

43. True or false: You can legally take marijuana from Colorado to Wyoming.

44. True or false: A person under 21 can enter a retail marijuana store just to look around.

45. True or false: It is illegal to take marijuana over state lines.

46. True or false: It is legal for an adult 21 or older to use marijuana in a private place in Colorado.

47. True or false: You can get a DUI for driving under the influence of marijuana.

48. True or false: Businesses are allowed to drug test their employees even though marijuana is legal in Colorado.

49. True or false: It is legal to use marijuana at a rented house.

50. What is a Minor in Possession (MIP)? A. A minor, someone under 21 years of age, in possession of drugs or alcohol B. A minor, someone over 21 years of age, in possession of drugs or alcohol C. A minor, someone under 18 years of age, in possession of drugs or alcohol D. None of the above

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IDE 51. What is a DUI?

A. Detected Unusual Impairment B. Delivering Unlawful Injustice C. Driving Under the Influence of drugs or alcohol D. Driving Unable and Inconsiderately

52. True or false: More DUIs are given for marijuana than for alcohol.

53. True or false: A person under the age of 21 can legally grow marijuana.

54. True or false: A DUI can negatively impact your future.

55. The body stores THC in what cells? A. Blood B. Nerve C. Fat D. Stem

56. What is the scientific name for weed? A. Cannabis B. Marijuana C. Weed D. Ganja

57. What color is marijuana? A. Green B. Yellow C. Black D. Pink

58. What is hemp? A. Hemp is the part of the marijuana plant that is smoked B. Hemp is the part of the marijuana plant that isn’t used C. Hemp is the part of the marijuana plant used for making clothes, soap, and food D. Hemp is the part of the marijuana plant that is turned into oil

59. What is the most commonly used testing method to tell if a person has been using marijuana? A. Urine B. Blood C. Hair D. Saliva

60. True or false: You can get high from using lotion containing THC.

61. True or false: Marijuana is a type of weed, much like dandelions.

62. True or false: It takes one month to get marijuana out of your system.

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IDE 63. True or false: Marijuana can be stored in body fat for several weeks.

64. True or false: Marijuana plants can be male or female.

65. How many naturally occurring chemicals are in the marijuana plant? A. 125 B. 250 C. Approximately 500 D. Approximately 5,000

66. Your brain is still developing until what age? A. 18 B. 21 C. 25 D. 30

67. What does THC stand for? A. Totalhydrocain B. Tetrahypercol C. Tratohocodinal D. Tetrahydrocannabinol

68. Which chemical in marijuana makes one feel high? A. Indica B. Sativa C. Cannabidiol D. Tetrahydrocannabinol

69. What comes from the cannabis plant? A. Marijuana B. Hemp C. Both of the above D. Neither of the above

70. What is THC? A. The active ingredient in marijuana B. The only ingredient in hemp C. The chemical released into the air when marijuana is burned D. None of the above

71. How many hours does it take for an edible to take effect? A. Up to 8 hours B. Up to 6 hours C. Up to 4 hours D. Up to 1 hour

72. True or false: Marijuana can be detected in the body 30 days after last use.

73. True or false: Marijuana is dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis sativa and/or cannabis indica plant.

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IDE 74. What percentage of Denver high school students do not use marijuana?

A. 54% B. 64% C. 74% D. 84%

75. What is an edible? A. An orally consumable form of marijuana B. A smokable form of marijuana C. Both of the above D. Neither of the above

76. What is the most common illegal substance, after alcohol, found in teen drivers who die in accidents? A. Heroin B. Painkillers C. Cocaine D. Marijuana

77. What is medical marijuana? A. Medical marijuana is something that can be bought at the pharmacy B. Medical marijuana cures diseases C. Medical marijuana is for anyone D. Medical marijuana is used for medical conditions that impact a person’s quality of life and ability to function properly

78. What is retail marijuana? A. Retail marijuana is what can be bought in a licensed retail marijuana store B. Retail marijuana is what is sold illegally by a person C. Retail marijuana is clothing with marijuana symbols on it D. None of the above

79. What is a retail marijuana store? A. A retail marijuana store exists online and sells marijuana B. A retail marijuana store is a business where those 21 or older can purchase marijuana in a legal and safe way C. A retail marijuana store gives samples of products D. All of the above

80. True or false: An adult 21 or older cannot use marijuana in a vehicle whether they are a driver or a passenger.

81. True or false: More than 200,000 college students have been denied financial aid because of a drug arrest or minor drug offense.

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IDE 82. True or false: You must report a marijuana or Minor In Possession (MIP) conviction when

applying for federal student aid.

83. Marijuana can increase _______ disorders among adolescents. A. Anxiety B. Narcolepsy C. Eating D. Bipolar

84. How does teen marijuana use compare to teen tobacco use in Colorado? A. Teen marijuana use is higher than tobacco use B. Teen marijuana use is lower than tobacco use C. Tobacco and marijuana are used equally by teens D. Information is not known

85. Marijuana is an ergolytic drug, meaning it diminishes _________. A. Athletic performance B. Cognitive function C. Liver function D. All of the above

86. True or false: Each person metabolizes marijuana differently.

87. True or false: Quitting marijuana reduces the impact on your ability to learn and the risk of developing additional health problems.

88. How many Colorado children are at risk of being exposed to secondhand marijuana smoke at home? A. Approximately 5,000 B. Approximately 10,000 C. Approximately 16,000 D. Approximately 50,000

89. What is an ergolytic drug? A. A drug that enhances exercise capacity and/or athletic performance B. A drug that impairs exercise capacity and/or athletic performance C. A drug that helps with pain symptoms D. None of the above

90. For which of the following conditions can you get a medical marijuana card? A. Insomnia B. Seizures C. Stress D. All of above

91. True or false: Ergolytic drugs, like marijuana, impair sports performance and ability.

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IDE 92. What percentage of teens who regularly use marijuana become addicted?

A. 17% B. 19% C. 23% D. 25%

93. True or false: Marijuana does not raise the heart rate after it is smoked.

94. True or false: Marijuana use and bronchitis are connected.

95. What is the Marijuana Tax Act? A. The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 legalized marijuana use in the United States B. The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 criminalized all uses of marijuana, except for industrial uses of the plant, nationwide C. The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 taxed marijuana sales at pharmacies D. None of the above

96. In what year did Colorado vote to legalize retail marijuana? A. 2012 B. 2013 C. 2014 D. 2016

97. In what year did legalized retail marijuana go into effect in Colorado? A. 2013 B. 2014 C. 2015 D. 2016

98. In what year was marijuana criminalized in the United States? A. 1928 B. 1937 C. 1946 D. 1952

99. What is the War on Drugs? A. A record label B. A campaign created by marijuana supporters to legalize weed C. A campaign created by the U.S. government to stop the illegal drug trade with prohibition of drugs, military aid, and military intervention D. None of the above

100. What act did President Richard Nixon pass in regard to marijuana in 1970? A. Controlled Substances Act B. Marijuana Tax Act C. Cannabis Regulatory Act D. None of the above

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IDE 101. Which U.S. president repealed the Marijuana Tax Act?

A. Bill Clinton B. Richard Nixon C. Barack Obama D. None of the above

102. In which decade was retail marijuana introduced in the U.S.? A. The 1880s B. The 1890s C. The 1900s D. The 1910s

103. Why does marijuana have so many names? A. It’s a global plant B. It has a variety of identities around the world C. It has many uses around the world D. All of the above

104. What did the U.S. Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 require? A. Lids for products that contained marijuana B. Labels for products that contained marijuana C. All marijuana products to be sold in pharmacies D. None of the above

105. When was the first recorded evidence of the marijuana plant in nature? A. 1657 B. 926 C. 5,000 B.C. D. 10,000 B.C.

106. Who introduced cannabis sativa plants to the Americas? A. Australian explorers B. British explorers C. Incan explorers D. Spanish explorers

107. In what year was medical marijuana legalized in Colorado? A. 2000 B. 2006 C. 2013 D. 2014

108. True or false: Pharmacies used to sell products that contained marijuana, and people did not need permission to use it.

109. True or false: The Virginia Assembly once passed legislation requiring every farmer to grow hemp.

110. True or false: Cannabis is one of 50 fundamental herbs in traditional Chinese medicine.

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IDE 111. What did the Boggs Act of 1951 do?

A. The Boggs Act provided stiff mandatory sentences for marijuana offenses in the U.S. B. The Boggs Act made using marijuana on private property legal C. The Boggs Act give a mandatory sentence of 5 years to anyone distributing marijuana illegally D. None of the above

112. When was marijuana first used for medical purposes? A. 10,000 B.C. B. 2737 B.C. C. 926 B.C. D. 1937

113. Which kind of test does a police officer give to a driver suspected to be high on marijuana? A. Hair test B. Urine test C. Blood test D. Breathalyzer

114. For an adult 21 or older growing marijuana at home in Denver, which of the following is illegal? A. Growing openly in the backyard B. Harvesting six plants at once C. Growing in an unlocked greenhouse D. All of the above

115. How much marijuana can adults 21 or older purchase from a retail marijuana store in Colorado? A. One-eighth ounce B. One-quarter ounce C. One-half ounce D. One ounce

116. What kind of controlled substance is marijuana federally classified as? A. Schedule III B. Schedule II C. Schedule V D. Schedule I

117. What is Amendment 64 in Colorado? A. Legalization of medical marijuana B. Legalization of retail marijuana C. Prohibition of underage marijuana sales D. Prohibition of alcohol

118. True or false: In Denver, without a medical license, adults 21 or older can legally grow up to 20 marijuana plants at home.

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IDE 119. What percentage of drivers tested positive for marijuana in fatal crashes in Colorado in 2016?

A. 30% B. 25% C. 20% D. 18%

120. What is a Schedule I controlled substance? A. A drug or substance that has a high potential for abuse B. A drug that has accepted medical treatment use in the U.S. C. A drug that has synthetic properties D. All of the above

121. What is the legal limit for driving high on marijuana? A. 15 nanograms per milliliter of blood B. 1 nanogram per milliliter of blood C. 11 nanograms per milliliter of blood D. 5 nanograms per milliliter of blood

122. True or false: There has been an increase in juvenile marijuana violations in Denver since 2015.

123. True or false: The number of drivers who test positive for marijuana use per year in Colorado has increased in the past few years.

124. What is the DEA? A. Drug Example Academy B. Dopamine Enforcement Agency C. Drug Enforcement Agency D. Drug Enforcement Administration

125. How much THC is in hemp, according to Colorado laws? A. None B. Less than 1% C. Less than 5% D. Less than 10%

126. What do female marijuana plants produce? A. THC B. Hemp C. CBD D. Seeds

127. What do male marijuana plants produce? A. Seeds B. THC C. CBN D. Oils

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IDE 128. Who identified only one species of plant under the genus cannabis in 1753?

A. Charles Lyell B. Humphry Davy C. Carl Linnaeus D. None of the above

129. Extracts are: A. An edible form of marijuana B. THC-rich resins C. A residue extracted by smoking marijuana D. All of the above

130. What chemical is released in the brain when using marijuana? A. THC B. Serotonin C. Adrenaline D. Dopamine

131. What is a strain? A. The type of cannabis leaf B. The name of chemicals used to grow the cannabis plant C. The different varieties of marijuana D. None of the above

132. What is cannabidiol? A. One of the main compounds of cannabis B. The only element in marijuana C. A strain of marijuana D. None of the above

133. What does CBD stand for? A. Cured Bud B. Cannabis C. Cannabidiol D. None of the above

134. How is CBD different from THC? A. CBD will not get you “high” B. CBD is non-psychoactive C. CBD can be used to treat anxiety, pain, epilepsy, and other conditions D. All of the above

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IDE 135. What is a characteristic of cannabidiol?

A. It is a cannabinoid molecule produced by cannabis B. It is non-psychoactive C. It can be applied to a range of medical uses D. All of the above

136. True or false: The purpose of the human body’s natural cannabinoid is to fine-tune communication between neurons.

137. What do the human body’s natural chemical cannabinoids do? A. Regulate appetite and pleasure B. Regulate mood and memory C. Regulate movements and reactions D. All of the above

138. Which of these cannabis products CANNOT be used to get high if THC is not present? A. CBD topical cream B. CBD pill C. CBD tincture D. All of the above

139. True or false: Marijuana enters the body slower when it is smoked.

140. True or false: Edibles affect the body immediately.

141. True or false: Mild secondhand exposure to marijuana smoke can trigger a positive drug test.

142. True or false: Your metabolism can affect how long marijuana stays in your system.

143. Dabbing is _________. A. Smoking THC-rich resins extracted from the marijuana plant B. A method for manufacturing hash C. The practice of adding hash oil to a marijuana joint D. None of the above

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IDE 144. How many active ingredients are there in the marijuana plant?

A. 80 cannabinoids or active ingredients B. 40 cannabinoids or active ingredients C. 109 cannabinoids or active ingredients D. 64 cannabinoids or active ingredients

145. True or false: The average THC content in confiscated marijuana has decreased since the early 1990s.

146. In Colorado, which type of marijuana has regulations for its THC levels? A. Flowers B. Concentrates C. Topicals D. Edibles

147. Marijuana users experience short-term memory loss because of the drug’s effect on the ______. A. Thalamus B. Cerebellum C. Cerebral cortex D. Hippocampus

148. What is the important difference between marijuana and hemp? A. The thickness B. The smell C. The amount of chemicals it contains D. The amount of THC it contains

149. What percentage of Denver high school students have been a passenger in a car with a driver who had been impaired by marijuana? A. 45% B. 35% C. 25% D. 15%

150. What percentage of Denver high school students have driven high? A. 48% B. 36% C. 24% D. 12%

151. As of January 2018, how many marijuana storefronts were operating in Colorado? A. 420 B. 712 C. 895 D. 1,001

152. What is the term for loose marijuana rolled into a cigarette? A. A heater B. A joint C. A shot D. All of the above

153. What does it mean to build a tolerance to marijuana? A. The user needs more and more marijuana to get the same effect B. The user needs less marijuana to get the same effect C. The user can smoke an endless amount of marijuana D. The user has a bad reaction to marijuana

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IDE 154. True or false: A federal employee is able to smoke marijuana if it is legal in their state.

155. What percentage of Denver youth see regular marijuana use as a risky behavior? A. 35% B. 15% C. 87% D. 56%

156. In 2016 in Colorado, what percentage of DUI arrests were for marijuana? A. 14% B. 22% C. 9% D. 17%

157. What was weed historically used for? A. As food B. As an herbal medicine C. For building houses D. As an energy source

158. What marijuana product prompts the most calls to the Poison Control Center? A. Pre-rolled joints B. Vape pens C. CBD oil D. Edibles

159. True or false: Marijuana has a higher THC potency today than it did 30 years ago.

160. What is indoor marijuana? A. Marijuana that is grown in a controlled environment using grow lights

B. Marijuana that is grown organically C. Marijuana that is sold in a controlled retail environment D. Marijuana that is grown indoors using only natural light

161. What can happen if you violate a school’s drug policy? You may be removed from sports teams and extracurricular activities. You may be suspended from school, get expelled, lose your parents’ trust, and be made to complete drug counseling.

162. In what activities does marijuana impair your ability to perform? It can impair your ability in a number of activities, including driving, biking, basketball, skiing, football, soccer, and school.

163. Why would teens use marijuana without a medical reason? Teens may use marijuana for a variety of reasons, including peer pressure, curiosity, and lack of understanding of consequences.

164. What are the immediate effects of marijuana? Feeling high, slowed reaction time and hand/eye coordination, distorted perceptions of time and distance, paranoia, faster heart rate, increased blood pressure, increased appetite, dry mouth, red eyes, difficulty thinking and problem solving, and feeling tired.

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IDE 165. What are the potential long-term health effects of marijuana?

Lung damage, difficulty learning, memory problems, and addiction. If marijuana is used as an adolescent, there could be a negative impact on brain development.

166. What are possible social effects of using marijuana? Low achievement, poor relationships, memory problems, erratic behavior, learning problems, and missed opportunities to reach full potential.

167. What can weekly marijuana use put you at risk for as an adolescent with no medical need? Impaired learning, loss of memory, impaired math and reading skills, impaired coordination and balance,

slowed growth, addiction, and impact on the lungs.

168. What happens when someone who is addicted to marijuana stops using? They may experience withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability, sleeping difficulties, anxiety, and cravings.

169. Adults 21 or older can ________ marijuana in their own home. Consume, grow, smoke, bake, and vape.

170. What can a Minor In Possession (MIP) result in? Fines, driver’s license suspension, loss of financial aid for higher education, and misdemeanor or felony charges.

171. Which 8 states have legalized retail marijuana? As of fall 2017: Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine,* Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. *Voted to legalize.

172. Where can’t adults consume marijuana in Colorado? In public parks, at ski resorts, and in restaurants. (Any public place counts as an answer.)

173. Name four ways someone can be tested for marijuana. Urine, blood, saliva, and hair.

174. What factors determine how marijuana affects someone? The amount of THC in it, frequency of use, age of first use, and whether other substances are used at the same time.

175. Why is cannabis grown? For rituals; for consumption; as a commodity; for making medicine and industrial products; and for making clothes, soap, and food.

176. What are the three classification strains of marijuana? Indica, sativa, and hybrid.

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IDE 177. How do people use marijuana?

Adults 21 or older smoke it, eat it, drink it, vape it, dab it, or use it topically.

178. What are slang terms for marijuana? Weed, pot, grass, dope, reefer, ganja, hash, herb, and chronic.

179. Why was marijuana legalized in Colorado? Regulating marijuana means the state has control over licenses, advertising, and product safety. Economic reasons include tax revenue and less time charging individuals with small amounts marijuana.

180. Edibles come in many different forms. Name as many as you can. Gummies, baked goods, oral sprays, pills, drinks, cooking oils, and butter.

181. What medical conditions can CBD be used to treat in Colorado? Cancer, glaucoma, HIV or AIDS, cachexia, persistent muscle spasms, seizures, and severe nausea.

182. What effects does marijuana have on athletic performance? Decrease in steadiness, reaction, speed, psychomotor performance, attention, decision-making abilities, and memory abilities.

183. What was the first marijuana publication, and when and where was it founded? High Times, a countercultural magazine, was founded in 1974 in New York City.

184. If an adult 21 or older grows marijuana in Denver, what rules must they follow? Adults 21 or older can grow up to six plants, and only three can be ready to harvest. Plants must be grown in an enclosed, locked space and can’t be visible to neighbors or grown in a backyard. Regardless of the number of adults who live in a home, households are limited to a maximum of 12 plants total, though local laws might be different.

185. Name the medical conditions that qualify for a medical marijuana card in Colorado. Cancer, glaucoma, HIV or AIDS, a chronic or debilitating disease or medical condition that produces cachexia (wasting syndrome, which results in severe loss of weight), persistent muscle spasms, seizures, or severe nausea.

186. What happens the first time someone gets a Minor In Possession (MIP) in the state of Colorado? A maximum fine of $100, a court order to complete a substance abuse course, and the possibility of losing their driver’s license.

187. What happens the second time someone gets a Minor In Possession (MIP) in the state of Colorado? A maximum fine of $100, a court order to complete a substance abuse course, a requirement to submit to an Office of Behavioral Health substance abuse assessment and complete recommended treatment, and a sentence of up to 24 hours of public service.

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IDE 188. What happens the third time someone gets a Minor In Possession (MIP) in the state of Colorado?

A maximum fine of $250, a court order to complete a substance abuse course, a requirement to submit to an Office of Behavioral Health substance abuse assessment and complete recommended treatment, and a sentence of up to 36 hours of public service.

189. What are some potential consequences of using marijuana in the eyes of the federal government? Inability to get a job with the federal government, loss of financial aid for college, and loss of government-funded housing.

190. What can happen if you drive impaired on marijuana? You may get a DUI, injure yourself, hurt others, or cause a fatality.

191. In what states (and districts) is medical marijuana legal? As of fall 2017: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and West Virginia.

192. In what countries has marijuana, in some form, been decriminalized or legalized? Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Laos, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, North Korea, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, U.S. Virgin Islands, Ukraine, United States of America, Uruguay, Vietnam, and Zambia.

193. What are the consequences for a retail store that sells marijuana to someone underage? The store can lose its license, workers could be charged with a felony, and the store might have to pay a big fine.

194. What are the five stages of development of a cannabis plant? Germination, seedling phase, vegetative phase, pre-flower phase, and flower phase.

195. Pronounce tetrahydrocannabinol. tet·ra·hy·dro·can·nab·i·nol

196. Pronounce cannabidiol. can·na·bi·di·ol

197. Marijuana that is legally regulated is tested for which three cannabinoids? Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabidiol (CBD), and Cannabinol (CBN).

198. Name the four primary forms of marijuana that an adult 21 or older can buy. Flowers, edibles, topicals (including salves, patches, lotions, etc.), and concentrates (extracts).

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If the patient is under the age of 18, a medical card requires two physician recommendations and parent/guardian approval.

200. What factors can affect how long THC stays in your system? Metabolism, exercise, potency, frequency of use, quantity consumed, fluid intake, a person’s general health, a person’s Body Mass Index, and other drugs consumed.

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