Cannabis

Cannabis

The facts

Usually mixed with tobacco and smoked in a spliff or pipe. Can be put in tea or cakes.

Also known as blow, pot, grass, hash, skunk, weed, narb.

Effects

Sense of calmness, relaxed feeling, hilarity, talkativeness, happiness, increased appetite, slower reaction times.

Confusion, anxiety, panic, paranoia, nausea, impaired memory, balance and coordination.

Risks

Can affect motivation; making people boring, lifeless, isolated and depressed, it also makes it harder to learn and concentrate.

Increased risk of throat cancer or lung diseases, frequent use of cannabis can lead to fertility problems in men and women.

Can affect people's mental health.

Cannabis is a Class B drug – it is still illegal.