We’ve got a brand new cannabis quiz for you, and it’s pretty dope! Are you our next Mary Jane master?

1. The common starting dose of THC is…
A) The rest of the blunt
B) 1g
C) One leaf
D) 2.5-5mg or 1-2 puffs

2. What’s the most common route of administration for weed?
A) The back road
B) Pill
C) Inhaling
D) Eating the raw flower

3. Cannabis is a…
A) Hallucinogenic
B) Stimulant
C) Depressant
D) Depends on the person

4. How long does it take for cannabis to kick in when inhaling?
A) Two minutes after 4:20pm
B) A minute or two
C) 20 minutes
D) An hour

5. How long does it take for cannabis to kick in if eating?
A) Only one minute after 4:20pm
B) A minute or two
C) 20 minutes
D) An hour or more

6. Which one of these does NOT have to do with how cannabis may affect you personally?
A) If you can sing like Bob Marley
B) Your mood
C) Your environment
D) THC in the cannabis

7. What is the term for when you get extra hungry after smoking?
A) The Hunger Games
B) Hungry Hungry Hippo
C) Snacky Attacky
D) Munchies

8. True or False: Smoking cannabis is healthy and has no associated health risks
A) True
B) False

9. How often should you replace bong water?
A) Daily
B) Once a year
C) Every 2-3 sessions
D) After each use

10. What is one way to reduce harm when taking marijuana?
A) Avoid concentrates
B) Don’t mix with other substances
C) Avoid homemade edibles
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

11. What are the signs of taking too much THC?
A) Mild pain relief and talkativeness
B) Impaired motor function, slurred speech, and paranoia
C) Laughter, relaxation, and hallucinations
D) Watching the Big Lebowski

12. What can cannabis be used for medically?
A) Nausea and vomiting
B) Chronic pain
C) Reduce spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis (MS)
D) All of the above

Answers

1. D. 2.5-5mg or 1-2 puffs
Cannabis can affect everyone differently and has widely varied strengths per strain, so it’s recommended to start low and go slow. It also depends on how you’re taking it. If smoking or vaping, try 1-2 puffs and give it 15 minutes to see how you go. Try another 1-2 puffs if you haven’t reached your desired effect yet. If ingesting, start with a measured 2.5-5mg and wait an hour or two before taking more. For sublingual mediums, wait 45-50 minutes.
How to dose THC and CBD, The Cannigma, The Complete THC mg Dosage Chart, NuggMD

2. C Inhaling
Smoking is the most common way to take weed, although it’s very normal to see edibles and sublinguals like oils now, too. Bonus fact, cannabis is the third most widely taken drug in NZ after caffeine and alcohol.
Honest information about drugs | FRANK

3. D Depends on the person
Depending on the person, weed could either stimulate or calm you down. Although rare, it can occasionally cause hallucinations. It’s considered a Class C drug by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. Cannabis – Psychonaut Wiki, Is marijuana a depressant, stimulant, or hallucinogen? The Cannigma

4. B A minute or two
People will experience the effects differently, but generally it takes 1-2 minutes to feel the effects and will be at its strongest experience from 10-30 minutes after.
Honest information about drugs | FRANK

5. D. An hour or more
Most people feel the effects after an hour, with the peak being 2-4 hours long. It can take a few more hours to completely wear off.
Honest information about drugs | FRANK

6. A If you can sing like Bob Marley
Like most substances, set and setting play as much a part of your experience as the chemicals in your stuff. How you’re feeling and where you are will have an effect on how your weed hits.
Honest information about drugs | FRANK

7. D Munchies (although Snacky Attacky is brilliant)
The cannabinoids in cannabis interact with specific receptors in the body, including those on the tongue. When activated, these receptors amplify the brain’s response to sweet flavors and heighten cravings for fatty foods.
Why Does Weed Make You Hungry? – GoodRx

8. B False
If you smoke cannabis, you’re still inhaling smoke into your lungs. Tar is created when plant matter burns, the smoke is hot, and there are wee pieces of ash and particles in the smoke. Smoking increases the probability of developing lung cancer. No amount is technically safe, but if you do choose to partake there are a few best practices to reduce harm: It is less risky to do short inhales rather than long deep tokes, and smoke cannabis only occasionally. Using a screen or gauze on a pipe or bong avoids hot embers, ash or particles ending up in your lungs. A low set vape is also less risky than a bong, and a store bought edible is the easiest and least risky way of them all.
Cannabis Harm Reduction – NORML New Zealand, Drugs and Me | Benefit and Harm Management for Recreational Drugs

9. D After each use
No one wants bugs or bacteria in their bong, so cleaning after each use is recommended. Also sterilise your pieces on a regular basis using denture cleaners you can get from the chemist or supermarkets. Using glass for your bongs (including bucket bongs) is the least risky option as well as glass is harder for bacteria to stay on than plastic.
Cannabis Harm Reduction – NORML New Zealand

10. D All of the above
Although overdoses are very rare with marijuana, they can happen. This is commonly known as ‘greening out’. Taking an amount over what you expected is never pleasant though. Following the suggestions above and as always “start low, go slow” greatly reduces the likelihood you’ll be in a space you don’t want to be.
Know Your Limit – Cannabis, Northwestern University

11. B Impaired motor function, slurred speech, and paranoia
Check out this list from Northwestern University for more common side effects at different levels of THC consumption. If someone you know appears to be overdosing and especially if they are unconscious, unresponsive, or in extreme duress, do not leave the person alone. Call emergency services and place them in the recovery position, if possible. Know Your Limit – Cannabis: Alcohol and Other Drug Resources – Northwestern University

12. D All of the above
Although illegal or highly regulated in many countries, cannabis sativa has a long history as being a plant with medicinal properties. People are often able to forego more dangerous pain management drugs like opiates in favour of cannabis.
Therapeutic Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids – The Health Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids – NCBI Bookshelf