Medical Marijuana Flashcards
Legal States for Marijuana recreational use
-colorado
-washington
-alaska
-oregon
-washington DC
-california
-maine
-massachusettes
What is medical marijuana?
A term for derivatives of the Cannabis sativa plant that are used to ease symptoms cause by certain medical conditions
What are the two main compounds in a marijuana plant?
- THC- what makes people feel high
- CBD
CBD
contains less than 0.3% THC and is legal under federal law in the united states- primarily found as an oil but can be infused into other products
Which five states have legalized the medical use of CBD oil only?
-georgia
-indiana
-lowa
-kentucky
-wisconsin
Which states have NOT legalized medical marijuana
-alabama
-idaho
-nebraska
-north carolina
-tennessee
-wyoming
Medical Marijuana side effects
-increased HR
-dizziness
-impaired concentration and memory
-slower reaction times
-negative drug-to-drug interactions
-increased risk of heart attack and stroke
-increased appetite
-potential for addiction
-hallucinations of mental illness
-withdrawal symptoms
T/F the FDA has not approved the use of cannabis for any medical condition
True- but they have approved cannabinoids cannabidiol and dronabinol
What is cannabidiol used for?
used for severe epilepsy
What is dronabidiol used for?
Nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy and for anorexia associated with weight loss in people with AIDS
Different forms for medical marijuana
-pill
-liquid
-oil
-powder
-dried leaves
-Alzheimers disease
-ALS
-HIV/AIDS
-crohns
-epilepsy and seizures
-glaucoma
-MS and muscle spasms
-severe and chronic pain
-severe nausea or vomiting caused by cancer treatment
