Read the case study about “SAMHSA and NIDA”

How has this drug been utilized throughout American history?

Does Cannabis Use Disorder (as diagnosed using the DSM5) occur? If so, at what rate? How does this compare with other drugs? What does treatment for this condition look like? Is treatment successful?

How does the drug work (cause a high)? Be sure to address specific neurotransmitters that are impacted.

How long does it take for the drug to work? How long does it stay in the system?

What is the impact of usage on health? (Address both short and long-term consequences)

Is there evidence that the drug may have medicinal uses? If so, provide examples.

The states of Colorado and Washington were the first to legalize the drug for recreational use. What has been the impact on rates of use, thus far, in these states?

Describe the efforts taken in Colorado, after legalization, to educate the public, especially youth, about the risks of marijuana use.

How might legalizing the drug prove to be beneficial and/or harmful?