Marijuana is a Schedule 1 drug widely used in the US. From the following statements, select the ones that are TRUE about marijuana and its use: (Select All that Apply)
Marijuana has a high level of addictive possibility
It’s okay to drive when using marijuana.
Laws related to who can grow and distribute marijuana vary in each state
Marijuana affects the area of the brain that controls nausea and vomiting
Regular marijuana use can lead to reduced IQ scores and poorer school performance
Marijuana is safe to use during pregnancy and breast feeding
Correct Answer : C,D,E
A. Marijuana has a high level of addictive possibility
Marijuana has low to moderate addictive potential, but not high compared to drugs like heroin or cocaine.
B. It's okay to drive when using marijuana.
Marijuana impairs coordination and reaction time, making it unsafe and illegal to drive.
C. Laws related to who can grow and distribute marijuana vary in each state
Marijuana laws in the U.S. vary widely by state regarding cultivation, sale, and possession.
D. Marijuana affects the area of the brain that controls nausea and vomiting
THC affects the chemoreceptor trigger zone and has antiemetic properties, often used in cancer or HIV patients.
E. Regular marijuana use can lead to reduced IQ scores and poorer school performance
Especially in adolescents, long-term marijuana use is associated with reduced cognitive performance and academic issues.
F. Marijuana is safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding
THC crosses the placenta and enters breast milk, and its use during pregnancy is not considered safe due to possible impacts on fetal development.
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Correct Answer is C
Explanation
A. Inhalants:
These may produce a brief euphoric effect, but they primarily depress the CNS and can cause confusion, dizziness, or death.
B. PCP's:
PCP is a dissociative hallucinogen and does not produce stimulation or energy-it can cause detachment and aggressive behavior.
C. stimulants:
Stimulants (e.g., amphetamines, cocaine) increase CNS activity, producing energy, euphoria, and alertness.
D. hypnotics:
These are CNS depressants used to induce sleep and relaxation—not wakefulness or energy.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. clear, constricted pupils
Cocaine is a stimulant and causes dilated (not constricted) pupils during intoxication. Constricted pupils are more characteristic of opioid use.
B. red, irritated nostrils
Snorting cocaine repeatedly causes irritation to nasal passages, leading to redness, inflammation, and even nosebleeds or septal perforation.
C. conjunctival redness
This is more commonly seen with marijuana use, not cocaine.
D. muscle aches
Not a hallmark symptom of long-term cocaine use.
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