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Cannabis

Category: Hallucinogen

Also known as: Hash, dope, blow, draw, grass

What it looks like and how it's taken: Comes as solid lump 'resin'; leaves, stalks and seeds called 'grass'; or sticky dark oil. Can be smoked or cooked and eaten with food.

Immediate effects: Users feel relaxed and may have sharper sense of colours and sounds. Some feel urge to eat. If taken in food, effects can be stronger and harder to control.

Risks:

• Short-term: Impairs ability to concentrate and conduct complex tasks. Can lead to tiredness and lack of motivation.

• Long term: Regular heavy use can lead to development or worsening of mental health problems including paranoia. Smoked with tobacco, it increases health risks associated with tobacco use and can lead to nicotine addiction. Very heavy use can lead to withdrawal symptoms. Can lead to heart and breathing problems.

Legal status: All Cannabis, including Oil, Resin and Grass are Class B.

Associated paraphernalia: Rolling papers such as Rizla, pipes, bongs.

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