Class 11 - Early Adulthood: Cannabis Flashcards
1
Q
Why does cannabis use in early adulthood remain high risk for negative health outcomes? (2)
A
In lecture
- exceptional speed of brain development, motivation, general health and wellbeing
- frontal lobe controls executive function, emotions, etc.
2
Q
What is stigma?
A
a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something
3
Q
Is it true that cannabis use is more “mainstream” and less a “subculture?”
A
true
4
Q
Why do early adults use cannabis?
A
mainly for leisure, then pain and anxiety
5
Q
What is a nurse’s role for cannabis use? (4)
A
- Be informed about cannabis
- Assessment – CUDIT – from adolescence
- Evaluate impact/adverse reactions
- Speak to prescribed, non-prescribed, illicit us
