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ACTIVITY IA

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1. Which of the following is true in those states that have legalized marijuana for
recreational purposes?

a. Marijuana is legal for anyone over the age of 18.

b. Marijuana is legal for anyone over the age of 21.
c. There are no restrictions for the use of marijuana.
d. You need a doctor's prescription even for recreational purposes.

2. In some states, medical marijuana is prescribed for

a. ADHD.
b. paranoia.
c. pain.
d. memory loss.

3. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA):

a. has approved medical marijuana in all states.

b. has approved medical marijuana in those states that have legalized it.

c. has not approved medical marijuana for any purpose.

d. has approved medical marijuana only for adults.

4. Marijuana can have the following effects on physical health:

a. increased heart rate

b. increased risk of a heart attack
c. irritated lung tissue
d. all of the above

5. Marijuana has the following effect on driving:

a. It makes the driver safer as a result of being more relaxed

b. It makes the driver more alert.
c. It more than doubles the risk of a crash.
d. It has no discernible effect on driving.

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6. Marijuana can have the following effect(s) on mental health:

a. It increases the risk of developing psychosis and paranoia

b. It increases violent feelings.
c. It increases the risk of developing ADHD.
d. none of the above

7, Research indicates that marijuana has this effect on the IQ of sustained users who
start smoking pot as teenager:

a. There is no effect on IQ.

b. There is a temporary decline in IQ.

c. There is temporary increase in IQ.

d. There is permanent decline in IQ.

8. Compared to adults, teenagers are:

a. become addicted to substances.

less likely to

b. become addicted to substances.

as likely to
c. more likely than adults to become addicted.
d. incapable of addiction due to their rapid rate of brain cell growth.

9. Research shows that among people who start using marijuana as teenagers:

a. none become addicted.

b. one in six becomes addicted.
c. one in 11 becomes addicted.
d. one in 20 becomes addicted.

10. Of the following, which drug are teens most likely to use?

a. cigarettes
b meth
c. heroin
d marijuana

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