What is marijuana?
Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp, or Cannabis sativa, plant. It goes by many different names—pot, herb, weed, grass—and stronger forms include sinsemilla (sin-seh-me-yah), hashish (hash for short), and hash oil.
How does marijuana work?
All forms of marijuana are mind altering (psychoactive). In other words, they change how the brain works. Marijuana contains more than 400 chemicals, including THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Since THC is the main active chemical in marijuana, the amount of THC in marijuana determines its potency, or strength, and therefore its effects. The THC content of marijuana has been increasing over the past few decades
What happens if you use marijuana?
Some people feel nothing at all when they smoke marijuana. Others may feel relaxed or "high." Some experience sudden feelings of anxiety and paranoid thoughts (even more likely with stronger varieties of marijuana). Regular use of marijuana has also been linked to depression, anxiety, and a loss of drive or motivation, which means a loss of interest even in previously enjoyable activities. Its effects can be unpredictable, especially when mixed with other drugs.
In the short-term, marijuana can cause:
Where can I find more information about what is legal in California?
You can visit www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/DO/letstalkcannabis/Pages/LetsTalkCannabis.aspx for information on legal cannibus use in California.
How do I talk to my teenager about marijuana?
For a guide, facts, and more education materials visit drugfree.org/download/marijuana-talk-kit/.
How are dispensaries being regulated?
To learn more about the laws and regulations for dispensaries, visit the Bureau of Cannabis Control at bcc.ca.gov/
How can I tell if someone has been using marijuana?
Find information about detecting marijuana use at http://www.narconon.org/drug-abuse/signs-symptoms-marijuana-use.html
I am worried that I may be abusing Marijuana. Is there anyone I can talk to?
You can learn more about a National Marijuana hotline at drugabuse.com/library/marijuana-hotlines/. You can also talk with someone online at Narconon at www.narconon.org/
Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp, or Cannabis sativa, plant. It goes by many different names—pot, herb, weed, grass—and stronger forms include sinsemilla (sin-seh-me-yah), hashish (hash for short), and hash oil.
How does marijuana work?
All forms of marijuana are mind altering (psychoactive). In other words, they change how the brain works. Marijuana contains more than 400 chemicals, including THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Since THC is the main active chemical in marijuana, the amount of THC in marijuana determines its potency, or strength, and therefore its effects. The THC content of marijuana has been increasing over the past few decades
What happens if you use marijuana?
Some people feel nothing at all when they smoke marijuana. Others may feel relaxed or "high." Some experience sudden feelings of anxiety and paranoid thoughts (even more likely with stronger varieties of marijuana). Regular use of marijuana has also been linked to depression, anxiety, and a loss of drive or motivation, which means a loss of interest even in previously enjoyable activities. Its effects can be unpredictable, especially when mixed with other drugs.
In the short-term, marijuana can cause:
- problems with learning and memory
- distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch)
- poor coordination
- increased heart rate
- biology (e.g., his or her genes)
- marijuana’s potency
- previous experience with the drug
- how the person uses it (smoked versus ingested)
- whether alcohol or other drugs are involved
Where can I find more information about what is legal in California?
You can visit www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/DO/letstalkcannabis/Pages/LetsTalkCannabis.aspx for information on legal cannibus use in California.
How do I talk to my teenager about marijuana?
For a guide, facts, and more education materials visit drugfree.org/download/marijuana-talk-kit/.
How are dispensaries being regulated?
To learn more about the laws and regulations for dispensaries, visit the Bureau of Cannabis Control at bcc.ca.gov/
How can I tell if someone has been using marijuana?
Find information about detecting marijuana use at http://www.narconon.org/drug-abuse/signs-symptoms-marijuana-use.html
I am worried that I may be abusing Marijuana. Is there anyone I can talk to?
You can learn more about a National Marijuana hotline at drugabuse.com/library/marijuana-hotlines/. You can also talk with someone online at Narconon at www.narconon.org/
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