Drugs
CANNABIS
Appearance:
Cannabis comes in different forms.
- Hash is a black-brown lump made from the resin of the plant.
- Grass or weed is the dried leaf of the plant
- Most people smoke cannabis mixed with tobacco either as a joint or in a pipe.
Effects: Short term:
- Sedative and makes some people relaxed and happy.
- Nausea.
- Hunger pangs are common.
- Smokers can become anxious, panicky and suspicious.
- It affects co-ordination.
Effects: Long term:
- Can cause lung disease and cancer.
- Increases the severity of asthma.
- Increases blood pressure.
- Mental health problems.
- Frequent use affects fertility in both men and women.
- Harm to an unborn child.
The Risks:
A minimal risk of physical dependence. Psychological dependency occurs in about 10% of users.
The Law:
Cannabis is a Class C drug. It is illegal to possess or sell.