Information about Cannibis / Marijuana~
- Drug name: Cannabinoids
- Street name: Marijuana, Aunt Mary, Boom, Chronic, Dope, Gangster, Ganja, Grass, Hash, Herb, Kif,Mary Jane, Pot, Reefer, Sinsemilla, Skunk, Weed
- Approximate retention time 5 to 30 days
What is it and how is it used?Marijuana is the most frequently used illegal drug in the UK today.It is made from the leaves and shredded flowers of the Indian hemp plant, called Cannabis sativa. Of the 421 active chemicals found in the plant, THC delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the most powerful, slowly releasing a fat sble ubstance that is absorbed by the user and can be detected for 3 to 4 weeks after ingestion. In addition, because of advanced techniques of genetic selection and high intensity lighting, the TCC levels of marijuana today may be 15 to 20 items stronger than that available just 20 years ago.
An example of this is the Sinsemilla variety produced and favored by heavy users.
Most users roll loose marijuana into cigarette-form, called a "joint," or smoke it in a pipe. One well-known type of water pipe is the "bong." Marijuana can also be eaten, usually mixed into a food, or brewed as a tea. Another method is to slice open a cigar and replace the tobacco with marijuana, making what's call a "blunt."
A more concentrated form of marijuana is known as "hash" (or hashish), and is the result of removing the dark brown resin form the leaves of the plant and compressing it into cakes or sheets. Hash oil, obtained by the further refinement or extraction of cannabis, is its most potent form, containing as much as 50% THC.
What are the effects of marijuana?The specific effects of marijuana use vary from user to user, according to the users' mood, expectations and prior experience with pot and other drugs.
Often first time users do not experience any effect at all.
Immediate effects of use generally include a feeling of well-being, relaxation, and drowsiness.
Effects may also include exhilaration, arousal, and spontaneous laughter. Physical effects can be increased heart and pulse rate, dry mouth, and red, puffy eyes. Marijuana has been shown to have a temporary effect on the production and quality of sperm in males. Smoking marijuana also causes a decrease in the level of testosterone, the male sex hormone. This can particularly affect a developing fetus, as well as male growth and sexual development during adolescence.
The effects of marijuana may include problems with memory and learning, distorted perception of time, distance and sensory perceptions, trouble with thinking and problem solving, loss of motor coordination, increased heart pressure, and anxiety. Users may experience mild to severe confusion and disorientation, as well as decreased ability to concentrate, poor memory recall, and lowered intellectual performance.
Tolerance to marijuana can develop requiring the user to ingest larger doses to get the same effect. Frequent high dose users may experience some physiological dependence. Chronic use can also cause Amotivational Syndrome: its symptoms are loss of drive and increase in passivity and sluggishness.
The Law: Class C Drug
Possession: Up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
Dealing: Up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine or both.
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