Marijuana Myths.pdfMYTH 1: Marijuana is harmless.
FACT: Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug among youth today and is more potent than ever. Marijuana use can lead to a host of significant health, social, learning, and behavioural problems at a crucial time in aMore >>
What is Cannabis
What is cannabis.pdfCannabis is a drug produced from the Cannabis sativa (commonly known as hemp) or Cannabis Indica plant, which is related to nettles and hops. It's believed to have originated in the mountainous regions of India, and grows wild in many parts of the world.More >>
Cannabis Basics
Cannabis Basics.pdfCannabis is the most commonly used illicit mind-altering drug in the world. It is classed as 'a minor hallucinogen with depressant qualities'. When smoked or eaten, it has mild mind-expanding, painkilling, and intoxicating effects.More >>
Derivations Of Cannabis
Derivations of cannabis.pdfMarijuana is a tobacco-like substance produced by drying the leaves and flowering tops of the cannabis plant.More >>
Is Cannabis Addictive
Is cannabis addictive.pdfCannabis used to be thought of as non-addictive. Some people believe that its use is unlikely to lead to dependency, and that withdrawal is not generally a problem because it is stored in fatty tissues and disperses slowly over a period of days, thus suppMore >>
Psychological and Physical Effects
Psychological and Physical effects of Cannabis.pdfCannabis produces its effects on the brain through interactions between its psychoactive components (mainly THC) and particular receptors found in our brain cells. It is thought that these receptors usually interact with naturally occurring brain chemicalMore >>
Risks Of Using Cannabis
Risks of using cannabis.pdfCannabis can mess with your mind
• Cannabis can freak you out - it can cause feelings of anxiety, suspicion, panic and paranoia.
• For people with illnesses such as schizophrenia, cannabis can cause a serious relapse.More >>
Quitting Cannabis
Quitting cannabis.pdfIf you have decided to quit cannabis, you may want to know what side effects to look out for. Some of them can seem worrying before you know that they're a natural part of the cannabis detox.More >>
Benefits of Giving Up Cannabis
Benefits of giving up cannabis.pdfBelow we have made a list of some of the most common benefits experienced as a result of quitting cannabis. Some of these are short term benefits, and some are long term life changing benefits. The nature of the benefit depends on the quitter’s time of abMore >>
How does marijuana affect the brain?
HOW DOES MARIJUANA AFFECT THE BRAIN.pdfAKUDO EJELONU
Pot, weed, grass, ganja and skunk, are some of the common words used to describe the dried leaves drug known as marijuana. Marijuana is a cannabis plant that is "usually smoked or eaten to entice euphoria."More >>