Cannabis Research Paper
Cannabis
Illegal drugs
Illegal drugs are controlled under the Misuse of drugs act in 1971, they are place into categories depending on the effect they have on the individual and the society. This classification enforces that individuals are prohibited to be in possession, share or supply illegal drugs and sets the guidelines of the consequences that may be issued.
What is it?
Cannabis is an illegal drug that is also known as, weed, solid, skunk and puff. It is part of a plant that is usually smoked. Cannabis is known as a downer, as it sets a relaxed state of mind. A downer is a name given to drugs that relaxes individuals who takes them. It may also have hallucinogen effect on the individual, as things may appear different, when under the influence of cannabis. Although it’s all from the same plant, cannabis comes in many different forms these are hash, weed, and skunk and cannabis oil. Hash is a brown or black solid lump that is made from the resin of a cannabis plant. Weed is dried leaves from a female cannabis plant, it looks like herbs. Skunk is the name given to the new crossbreed of weed being produced now. It is a lot stronger than weed that was around a few years ago and is usually home grown using artificial light and heat. Cannabis …show more content…
If over the age of 18 and caught in possession then a penalty of up to 5yrs in prison and/or fine is given. If caught in possession and proved with intent to supply then the penalty can up to 14yrs in prison and/or fine being given. Driving while having cannabis in the system is the same as driving while under the influence of alcohol, as you are seen as unfit to drive. This is because cannabis slow reaction time and driving while in this state is not just dangerous for the individual but everyone else on the road as well. You could receive a heavy fine, driving ban or even go to
Illegal drugs
Illegal drugs are controlled under the Misuse of drugs act in 1971, they are place into categories depending on the effect they have on the individual and the society. This classification enforces that individuals are prohibited to be in possession, share or supply illegal drugs and sets the guidelines of the consequences that may be issued.
What is it?
Cannabis is an illegal drug that is also known as, weed, solid, skunk and puff. It is part of a plant that is usually smoked. Cannabis is known as a downer, as it sets a relaxed state of mind. A downer is a name given to drugs that relaxes individuals who takes them. It may also have hallucinogen effect on the individual, as things may appear different, when under the influence of cannabis. Although it’s all from the same plant, cannabis comes in many different forms these are hash, weed, and skunk and cannabis oil. Hash is a brown or black solid lump that is made from the resin of a cannabis plant. Weed is dried leaves from a female cannabis plant, it looks like herbs. Skunk is the name given to the new crossbreed of weed being produced now. It is a lot stronger than weed that was around a few years ago and is usually home grown using artificial light and heat. Cannabis …show more content…
If over the age of 18 and caught in possession then a penalty of up to 5yrs in prison and/or fine is given. If caught in possession and proved with intent to supply then the penalty can up to 14yrs in prison and/or fine being given. Driving while having cannabis in the system is the same as driving while under the influence of alcohol, as you are seen as unfit to drive. This is because cannabis slow reaction time and driving while in this state is not just dangerous for the individual but everyone else on the road as well. You could receive a heavy fine, driving ban or even go to