Cannabis Knowledge Test: Marijuana Addiction Quiz

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What is a concern associated with increased marijuana use in adolescents and young adults?

Improved emotional stability

Reduced risk of addiction

Increased risk of psychosis and bipolar mania (correct)

Enhanced cognitive function

What does the author, a physician and addiction medicine specialist, emphasize about marijuana?

It is suitable for all age groups

It is a medical miracle

It can be harmful and addictive (correct)

It has no side effects

What trend does the text highlight regarding marijuana use in the United States?

Increased daily marijuana use across all ages (correct)

Decline in overall marijuana consumption

Stagnant marijuana use rates over the years

Decreased marijuana use in adolescents and young adults

What does the text imply about the impact of marijuana on the less developed brain of young users?

It can be more harmful Signup and view all the answers

What is the main psychoactive component of cannabis?

THC Signup and view all the answers

What is the current estimated THC concentration in marijuana?

100% Signup and view all the answers

What did the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health find about marijuana addiction?

16 million Americans were addicted Signup and view all the answers

What did the 2023 JAMA Psychiatry study find about marijuana addicts and clinical depression?

They were twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression Signup and view all the answers

What did the study in Norway, published in 2023, conclude about marijuana use and psychotic incidents?

27% of users developed psychotic incidents Signup and view all the answers

What did the 2023 JAMA study find about cannabis-linked attempted suicides?

17% increase in attempted suicides Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Joshua Jimenez start using marijuana?

14 Signup and view all the answers

What did Kevin Bright use marijuana to allegedly self-medicate for?

Depression Signup and view all the answers

What did the 2023 JAMA study find about marijuana addicts and bipolar disorder?

They were up to four times as likely to develop bipolar disorder Signup and view all the answers

What did Keith Humphreys testify about THC concentration?

It increased from 3% in the 80s to over 20% in 2017 Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of Americans 12 and older who used marijuana in the past month?

52 million Signup and view all the answers

What did the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health find about marijuana users?

One-third of users were addicted Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Concerns about Marijuana Use in Adolescents and Young Adults

Increased marijuana use in adolescents and young adults is associated with a higher risk of addiction and mental health problems.

Marijuana Use in the United States

Marijuana use is increasing in the United States, with an estimated 43.5 million Americans 12 and older having used marijuana in the past month.
The 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 1 in 10 marijuana users become addicted.

Marijuana's Impact on the Brain

Marijuana can have a negative impact on the less developed brain of young users, potentially leading to long-term cognitive and mental health problems.
The main psychoactive component of cannabis is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is currently estimated to be around 15% in marijuana.

Studies on Marijuana Addiction and Mental Health

The 2023 JAMA Psychiatry study found that people who are addicted to marijuana are more likely to experience clinical depression.
The 2023 JAMA study found that people who are addicted to marijuana are more likely to experience bipolar disorder.
The study in Norway published in 2023 found that marijuana use is linked to an increased risk of psychotic incidents.
The 2023 JAMA study found that people who are addicted to marijuana are more likely to attempt suicide.

Personal Stories and Testimonies

Joshua Jimenez started using marijuana at the age of 12.
Kevin Bright used marijuana to allegedly self-medicate for anxiety.
Keith Humphreys testified that the increasing THC concentration in marijuana is a concern.

Key Statistics and Findings

The 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found that 1 in 5 marijuana users become addicted to the drug.
The estimated number of Americans 12 and older who used marijuana in the past month is 43.5 million.

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Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the potential benefits and risks of marijuana use. Explore the medical and recreational aspects of marijuana, and gain insights into its effects on pain, anxiety, and mood.

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