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Substance Use & Abuse

Marijuanna

Marijuana  (Psychoactive substance) also known as Pot, Weed, bud, and ganja

  1. Basics- Marijuana is a leafy plant which grows wild in many tropic and temperate areas of the world. It is cultivated both indoors and outdoors for the production of its flowering tops. The most commonly used form of marijuana is the leaves and flowering tops (buds), which is then smoked.
  2. Effects
    1. General change in consciousness
    2. Increased appetite
    3. Slowness (slow driving, talking)
    4. Tiredness
    5. Blood shot eyes
    6. Dry Mouth
    7. Difficulty following a train of thought
    8. Nausea
    9. Racing heart, agitation, feeling tense
    10. Mild to severe anxiety
    11. Clumsiness and loss of coordination
    12. Recent studies show that Marijuana can precipitate or exacerbate latent or existing mental disorders