Marijuana

What Is It?

Cannabis is derived from a variety of Indian hemp plants

What does it look like?

Marijuana: It’s most common form is dried leaves that are green to brown.They can be whole leaves and buds or cut up. They are usually smoked in a cigarette form or a pipe of some sort like a bong.

Hashish: This is the resin from cannabis, usually in blocks it’s color can be dark brown to black.

Street Names

Grass, pot, hash, weed, reefer, Mary Jane, dope, herb, mull, rope, buddha, ganja, joint, stick, buckets, cones, skunk, hydro, yarndi, smoke, hooch, spliff, skunk

How They Are Taken

Smoked
Digested in food

How Does It Work?

It affects the central nervous system by slowing down messages between the body and brain, thus acting as a depressant
THC is the active chemical ingredient in the plant that creates the “high”
THC is carried through the blood stream to the brain via
> The walls of the lungs if smoked
> The walls of the stomache\instestine if eaten

Why Is It Taken? (Desired Side Effects)

It can act as a relaxant
Open and uninhibited
Altered sensual perception
> Sight\Color
> Taste
> Sound
> Touch
> Smell
Alters memory and thinking, users lose track of their thoughts
Impairs coordination
Excitement
Hallucinations

Unwanted Side Effects

Increased heart rate
Low blood pressure
Reddened eyes
Confusion
Anxiety
Panic
Paranoia
Restlessness

Long Term Side Effects

Respiratory illness
Decrease in energy and motivation
Decrease in memory, concentration and the ability to learn. This can continue for several months after cannabis use
Effect on hormones – lower sex drive and potentially reduced sperm counts
Weakened immune system
Interference with reproductive functions
Learning difficulties
Risk of psychosis and psychotic symptoms

Addiction And Dependency

Regular use often builds a tolerance, requiring larger amounts to receive the same effect
It is possible to become psychologically dependant where other aspects of the users life is neglected
Psychological withdrawals can result in a craving for cannabis use
Whether physical addiction is possible is debatable but those who are dependent on cannabis can certainly display physical withdrawal symptoms such as sweating, upset stomaches and in more severe cases, chills. Any reports of physical withdrawls suggest that they are far less severe then withdrawls from drugs such as heroin.
Other withdrawal symptoms can include sleep disturbances, nervousness, irritability and anxiety.

Overdose And Death

There have been no reported deaths from cannabis. The dose of cannabis considered legal to human beings is roughly a third of a person’s body weight. This is a very large amount of cannabis and ingesting this amount is highly unlikely.


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Drugs & Parenting Drugs & Parenting Guide Drugs Overview Drugs Introduction Stimulants Stimulants Guide Amphetamine-type Cocaine Depressants Depressants Guide GHB Marijuana Inhalants Heroin Hallucinogens Hallucinogens Guide Getting Help Drugs & Alcohol Services	Marijuana What Is It? Cannabis is derived from a variety of Indian hemp plants What does it look like? Marijuana: It’s most common form is dried leaves that are green to brown.They can be whole leaves and buds or cut up. They are usually smoked in a cigarette form or a pipe of some sort like a bong. Hashish: This is the resin from cannabis, usually in blocks it’s color can be dark brown to black. Street Names Grass, pot, hash, weed, reefer, Mary Jane, dope, herb, mull, rope, buddha, ganja, joint, stick, buckets, cones, skunk, hydro, yarndi, smoke, hooch, spliff, skunk How They Are Taken Smoked Digested in food How Does It Work? It affects the central nervous system by slowing down messages between the body and brain, thus acting as a depressant THC is the active chemical ingredient in the plant that creates the “high” THC is carried through the blood stream to the brain via > The walls of the lungs if smoked > The walls of the stomache\instestine if eaten Why Is It Taken? (Desired Side Effects) It can act as a relaxant Open and uninhibited Altered sensual perception > Sight\Color > Taste > Sound > Touch > Smell Alters memory and thinking, users lose track of their thoughts Impairs coordination Excitement Hallucinations Unwanted Side Effects Increased heart rate Low blood pressure Reddened eyes Confusion Anxiety Panic Paranoia Restlessness Long Term Side Effects Respiratory illness Decrease in energy and motivation Decrease in memory, concentration and the ability to learn. This can continue for several months after cannabis use Effect on hormones – lower sex drive and potentially reduced sperm counts Weakened immune system Interference with reproductive functions Learning difficulties Risk of psychosis and psychotic symptoms Addiction And Dependency Regular use often builds a tolerance, requiring larger amounts to receive the same effect It is possible to become psychologically dependant where other aspects of the users life is neglected Psychological withdrawals can result in a craving for cannabis use Whether physical addiction is possible is debatable but those who are dependent on cannabis can certainly display physical withdrawal symptoms such as sweating, upset stomaches and in more severe cases, chills. Any reports of physical withdrawls suggest that they are far less severe then withdrawls from drugs such as heroin. Other withdrawal symptoms can include sleep disturbances, nervousness, irritability and anxiety. Overdose And Death There have been no reported deaths from cannabis. The dose of cannabis considered legal to human beings is roughly a third of a person’s body weight. This is a very large amount of cannabis and ingesting this amount is highly unlikely.

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