🧠 Part 1: Quick Knowledge Check

1. What is the current legal status of marijuana use in New Zealand?

Legal for all ages

Legal for adults 18+

Illegal for recreational use

Legal only for medical use

2. Which of the following are short-term effects of marijuana use? (Check all that apply)

Impaired memory

Increased reaction time

Improved concentration

Altered judgement

Red eyes

3. True or False: Marijuana use has no impact on mental health.

True

False

4. Which part of the brain is most affected by marijuana use?

Cerebellum

Hippocampus

Brain stem

Frontal lobe

🔍 Part 2: Fact vs Myth Analysis

5. Read each statement below and mark whether it is a FACT or MYTH about marijuana:

a) Marijuana is completely natural so it's completely safe.

Fact

Myth

b) Regular marijuana use can affect academic performance.

Fact

Myth

c) You cannot become dependent on marijuana.

Fact

Myth

d) Marijuana use can increase the risk of mental health problems in young people.

Fact

Myth

6. Explain your reasoning for one of the statements above:

💭 Part 3: Decision-Making Scenarios

7. Scenario: A friend offers you marijuana at a party. List three things you could do or say in this situation:

8. You notice a friend showing signs of regular marijuana use (missing school, mood changes, memory problems). How could you help them?

9. You see conflicting information about marijuana on social media. What are three reliable sources you could check for accurate health information?

🎯 Part 4: Health Impact Matching

10. Match the marijuana use pattern with its potential health consequence:

1. Short-term use

2. Regular use during adolescence

3. Driving under influence

4. Heavy long-term use

A. Increased risk of car accidents

B. Potential for respiratory problems

C. Impaired coordination and memory

D. Possible impact on brain development

📝 Part 5: Fill in the Blanks

11. Complete the following sentences about marijuana and health:

The main psychoactive compound in marijuana is called _______________.

Young people's brains continue developing until around age _______, making them more vulnerable to the effects of substances like marijuana.

In New Zealand, if someone is caught driving under the influence of marijuana, they could face _____________ and _____________ consequences.

Three healthy alternatives to using substances for stress relief include: _____________, _____________, and _____________.

🤔 Part 6: Reflection

12. What is one new thing you learned about marijuana and health from this lesson?

13. How will this information help you make informed decisions about your health in the future?

14. If a friend asked you about marijuana use, what would be the most important health message you would share with them?

Marijuana Health Facts Worksheet

Marijuana Health Facts Worksheet

🧠 Part 1: Quick Knowledge Check

🔍 Part 2: Fact vs Myth Analysis

💭 Part 3: Decision-Making Scenarios

🎯 Part 4: Health Impact Matching

📝 Part 5: Fill in the Blanks

🤔 Part 6: Reflection

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