Monday, August 24, 2009

Drug Identification ~ Marijuana


Other Names: Pot, Reefer, Grass, Weed, Dope, Ganja, Mary Jane, or Sinsemilla

What It Looks Like: Similar to dried parsley with stems and/or seeds, rolled into cigarettes or cigars

How it's Administered: The stems and/or seeds are smoked or eaten and it's often rolled into cigarettes or cigars.

Effects on User: Problems with memory and learning, distorted perception, difficulty in thinking and problem solving, loss of coordination, altered sense of time, feelings of anxiety or panic and increased heart rate.

Other Info: The primary mind-altering ingredient in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). Long-term use can lead to addiction in some users.

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