Cannabis(Marijuana)


 
Product names: Delta-9-tetrehydrocannabinol, Cannabis sativa, marijuana, hashish, hashish oil.
Street names: Weed, pot, grass, reefer, Mary Jane, Ace, chronic, fatty, ganja, herb, philly, thai sticks(thai sticks are bundles of marijuana soaked in hashish oil), twist, zambi, joint, roach, nail, blunt (blunts refer to cigar wrappers into which marijuana is rolled). 
Symptoms of use: Mood swings, euphoria, slow thinking and reflexes, dilated pupils, increased appetites (munchies), dryness of mouth, increased pulse rate, delusions, hallucinations.
Potential consequences: Amotivational syndrome, memory impairment, increased probability of accidents or injuries, weight gain, increased risk for cancer, lower sperm counts and lower testosterone levels for men, increased risk of infertility for women, physical and psychological dependence requiring more of the drug to get the same effect. Marijuana serves as a barrier against self-awareness. Users may not learn key development skills.

 
Routes of administration: Ingested and smoked

 
ILLEGAL TO USE OR POSSESS
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