Drugs Information: Cannabis

Substance: Cannabis

Category: Sedative/Hallucinogen

Legal Status
All cannabis products are controlled by the Misuse of Drugs Act. Cannabis is included in Schedule 1. It is therefore illegal to grow, produce, supply or possess. It is also an offence to allow one's premises to be a venue for cultivating/supplying or smoking cannabis.

Short-term effects
After smoking, effects start within a few minutes and can last several hours if high doses are taken. Significant perceptual distortions are relatively rare but possible after high doses. Relaxed feelings and talkativeness.

How Long it stays in your System

Complete elimination from an individual's system after a single use may take as long as 5 weeks while chronic users may have cannabis in their system for up to 80 days.

Long Term effects
Psychological dependence and respiratory problems possible, including lung cancer.

Scientific / Trade or Slang Name
Smoke, Dope, Ganja, Marijuana, Blow, Pot, Draw, Grass, Weed.

Method of use
There are three forms of Cannabis: Oil, Herbal and Resin. Herbal cannabis is smoked on its own. Resin or oil is smoked in a cigarette (joint) with tobacco or on their own through a pipe or other device. Resin is sometimes eaten in cakes or other foods.

NOTE:
The effect upon the individual of any drug may vary, depending on factors such as the expectations of the user, mood, amount used, the setting, tolerance, and whether it is mixed with other drugs, which can be fatal. Some of the drugs above are synthetic drugs which are produced in unregulated laboratories. As such they are rarely pure and are often altered with a range of toxic and other dangerous agents.