Cannabis

What is it?

• Cannabis sativa is the hemp plant
• THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main compound
• Psychoactive or mind-altering effect
• Hashish (resin) and marijuana (herb), and Hash oil (most potent form)
• Street names: “Pot”, “Weed”, “Grass”, “Herb”, “Dope”, “Ganja”, “Hash”, “Honey oil”, “Mary Jane”, “Gangster” or “Chronic”
• It can be smoked or eaten
• $15 per gram ($35 per gram for hash oil)

Effects

• Relaxation, talkative
• Mildly distorts perception and senses
• Stimulation of the appetite
• Red eyes, dry mouth/throat
• Drowsiness
• Mild hallucinations
• paranoia (especially with higher doses)
• Alcohol potentiates effect
• Rare toxicities

Withdrawal

• Disturbed sleep
• irritability
• Loss of appetite
• Anxiety
• Sweating