Drug Education – Cannabis

Physical / Psychological

Opiates, Methamphetamine, Embalming fluid, ect.

Hemp plant from which marijuana and hashish are produced;
Hashish consists of resinous secretions of the cannabis plant;
Marijuana is a tobacco-like substance.

Euphoria followed by relaxation; loss of appetite; impaired memory, concentration, knowledge retention; loss of coordination, more vivid sense of taste, sight, smell, hearing; stronger doses cause fluctuating emotions, fragmentary thoughts, disoriented behavior, psychosis; may cause irritation to lungs, respiratory system; may cause cancer.

Fatigue, lack of coordination, paranoia, possible psychosis

Insomnia, hyperactivity, sometimes decreased appetite

Animated behavior, loud talking, followed by sleepiness
Dilated pupils, blood shot eyes
Distortions in perception; hallucinations
Distortions in depth and time perception; loss of coordination