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Cannabis

Overview

Cannabis, otherwise known as "marijuana", weed, pot, along with other names. It is a popular substance under the cannabinoid classification. It comes in a variety of forms, including cigars, joints, blunts, bongs, vaporizers, edibles, etc. THC is the active compound found in the cannabis plant, producing the psychoactive "high" of the drug. It is commonly prescribed as a medication involving CBD or synthetic forms of THC to treat various health concerns. 

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Effects of Cannabis Use

  • Euphoria

  • Relaxation

  • Altered sense of time and space

  • Laughter, talkativeness

  • Paranoia

  • Increased appetite

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Amnesia

  • Psychosis

  • Short term memory impairment

  • Decreased concentration

  • Slurred speech

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