Describe the form of the drug:
Marijuana or cannabis is a natural plant that has, when smoked it has natural depressants. It is mainly come as a dried crushed up leafs, when rolled up in paper can be smoked.
What are the street names for this drug? :
“Cannabis is also known as grass, pot, hash, weed, reefer, dope, herb, mull, buddha, ganja, joint, stick, buckets, cones, skunk, hydro, yarndi, smoke and hooch.”
See more at: http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/drug-facts/cannabis?gclid=CKf5g-WzsLkCFQs4pgodmTgAOw#sthash.4SWrgTaQ.dpuf
Can this drug be used for medical purpose? :
Marijuana can be used in medical purpose to help treat conditions such as
• nausea and vomiting, particularly when associated with chemotherapy
• wasting and severe weight loss, in people with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or anorexia nervosa, as it may be used as an appetite stimulant
• pain relief, for example in people with cancer and arthritis
• relief from symptoms of some neurological disorders that involve muscle spasms, including multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury
• Glaucoma epilepsy asthma. See more at: http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/drug-facts/cannabis?gclid=CKf5g-WzsLkCFQs4pgodmTgAOw#sthash.4SWrgTaQ.dpuf
How does the person take the drug? :
• Marijuana can be smoked in paper cigarettes (tine or joints) or in a pipe (Bong)
• Hashish is marijuana added to tobacco and can be smoked or baked into foods like cookies, brownies, cakes etc.
• Hash oil is coated in the tip of a cigarettes and then smoked
What are three short term effects of the drug on people? :
There are a lot of effect of marijuana on the body system here are three
1. Reddened/bloodshot eyes
2. Increased heart rate
3. Altered vision
What are three long terms effects of the drug on the person? :
Brain: impaired concentration, memory and learning disabilities
Lungs: smoking marijuana can result in sore throats, asthma and bronchitis
Immune system: there are some concerns