Marijuana

Marijuana is one the most well known and often abused drug in this country. Marijuana is a preparation of leafy material from the Cannabis plant. The main active chemical in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol).

Street names:

• Ghanja
  
• Chronic
  
• Hash
  
• Grass
  
• Herb
  
• Mary Jane
  
• Pot
  
• Boom
  
• Weed
  
• Smoke
  

What marijuana looks like:

Marijuana is green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds and flowers of the Hemp plant.


Methods of use:

Marijuana is usually rolled into a “joint”. It can also be used in pipes, made of assortment of items, and water pipes called “bongs”.



Short term effects:

• Problems with memory and learning
  
• Loss of motor coordination
  
• Trouble with thinking and problem solving
  
• Damage to lungs, throat and mouth
  
• Anxiety
  
• Tolerance
  
• Physical dependence
  
• Increased appetite
  
• Blood shot eyes
  
• Dry mouth

Long term effects:

• Respiratory problems
  
• Addiction
  
• Persistent anxiety
  
• Memory difficulties
  
• Impaired learning skills and memory difficulties