Do you know the Science behind the health risks of today's Weed ?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  Marijuana is a natural plant, it's organic, so it has to be healthy? right?

  • A.
    Fur sure...
  • B.
    No. Modern Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica strains are no more natural than modern GMO industrial corn. It is a highly genetically modified plant selected for high THC and other traits.
• 2.
  Is Marijuana addictive?

  • A.
    Don't know...my friend Eddie said it wasn't.
  • B.
    Marijuana has been shown to lead to dependence or addiction in ~9% of users. This is very much related to how early you start, how strong it is, and how often you use it.
• 3.
  How much stronger is Marijuana today than it was in the 1969 Woodstock generation?

  • A.
    2X as strong.
  • B.
    3.14159 X as strong.
  • C.
    10 to 50 times as strong!
• 4.
  Can I tell my kids they can't smoke weed if I did in high school? Aren't I being a hypocrite.

  • A.
    Well ...I'm not sure, um I don't know.
  • B.
    Of course you can, you are not a hypocrite. Today's marijuana is not yesterday's marijuana. This weed is at least 10 times stronger than in the past. With that increase in strength comes a more rapid onset of health problems.
• 5.
  What is my kid vaping?

  • A.
    I don't know, she says it's flavored vape juice.
  • B.
    In 2019, past year vaping of marijuana, was reported at 20.8% among 12th graders, with 10th graders not far behind at 19.4% and eighth graders at 7.0%.
• 6.
  Can strong weed and frequent use affect your brain and how it works?

  • A.
    Uh..um..er...Wha?
  • B.
    Yes, in some people, not everybody, weed has been scientifically shown to cause Psychosis, increased Depression, make Bipolar disorder worse, affect memory, IQ, and cognition, the ability to think clearly.
• 7.
  What kind of attacks are associated with Weed?

  • A.
    Cyber attacks?
  • B.
    Shark attacks?
  • C.
    Heart attacks? Weed has been increasing associated with Cardiovascular problems including arrhythmia and myocardial infarction (heart attacks), especially in previously healthy adolescents and young adults.
• 8.
  Does Marijuana help with Anxiety?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    No
  • C.
    ... not sure..
  • D.
    Yes and No... Low amounts and short term use may help alleviate anxiety in some people while long term use and strong weed increases anxiety.
• 9.
  Can weed affect the way I drive?

  • A.
    Everything seems to be in sloooww mmootion...
  • B.
    Yes, The use of weed is statistically associated with impaired driving and increased car crashes and fatalities.
• 10.
  Can Marijuana cause you to puke uncontrollably?

  • A.
    Gross
  • B.
    Yes. It is called Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome. It is thought to occur when the cannabinoid receptors in your gut get overwhelmed by long term use and strong THC.
• 11.
  Has Marijuana been shown to help alleviate the symptoms of PTSD?

  • A.
    Yes
  • B.
    Nooooo    There is increasing scientific evidence that Weed increases the symptoms of PTSD.
• 12.
  Is Marijuana associated with cancer?

  • A.
    I don't know? maybe lung cancer?
  • B.
    Yes. Marijuana use is associated with testicular cancer in young men. Testicular cancer is the most frequent cancer in young  males. Weed has not been statistically associated with lung cancer.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  It is important for teens and parents to learn the facts about today's marijuana.

  The Science is Clear. There are over 35,000 peer reviewed scientific and medical studies about marijuana. This new book summarizes the current state of the scientific findings.Harm from weed does not happen in everybody, but it does in some people. Especially vulnerable are teens, young adults and pregnant women.Today's powerful marijuana, cannabis products like edibles and gummies, and THC concentrates in vaping cartridges, Wax, Budder, and Shatter are unlike anything seen in the 60s, 70s or 80s.Psychosis, schizophrenia, increased anxiety, depression, paranoia and suicidal ideation have all been associated with marijuana use. Cardiovascular complications, as well as other conditions have been seen in otherwise healthy young adults as well as older individuals.Learn about the science in the new book:Whoa Dude! Think on these things before getting too deep into smoking Weed**or what the science of marijuana is telling us about the harmful effects of marijuana for you, your friends, or your kids. Now available on Amazon and book retailers worldwide