1. EFFECTS
1.1. Long Term Effects
1.1.1. Lungs: sore throat, asthma and bronchitis
1.1.2. Hormones: lowered sex drive, irregular menstrual cycle and lowered sperm count
1.1.3. Immune system: more likely to develop coughs, colds and other illnesses associated with an impaired immune system
1.1.4. Mental health: heavy and regular use in particular may be linked to a condition known as a drug-induced psychosis, or cannabis psychosis.
1.1.5. Brian: impaired concentration, memory and learnig ability
1.2. Short Term Effects
1.2.1. Lower Dosage
1.2.1.1. increased appetite
1.2.1.2. reduced coordination and balance
1.2.1.3. loss of inhibition
1.2.1.4. spontaneous laughter
1.2.1.5. quiet and reflective mood
1.2.1.6. increased heart rate
1.2.1.7. altered memory and thinking, confusion
1.2.1.8. anxiety and mild paranoia
1.2.1.9. altered perception including sound, colour and other sensations
1.2.1.10. altered vision and bloodshot eyes
1.2.1.11. relaxation or sleepiness
1.2.1.12. low blood pressure
1.2.2. Higher Dosage
1.2.2.1. confusion and paranoia
1.2.2.2. restlessness and excitement
1.2.2.3. anxiety and panic
1.2.2.4. detachment from reality
1.2.2.5. decreased reaction time
1.3. How cannabis can affect a person can depend on:
1.3.1. If the person has other drugs in their system
1.3.2. Weight
1.3.3. Their drug tollerance level
1.3.4. Health
1.3.5. How quick the drug reaches to bloodstream
1.3.6. Size
1.3.7. NOTE: The effects of this drug can vary from person to person
2. COMMON NAMES
2.1. Grass
2.2. Pot
2.3. Weed
2.4. Dope
2.5. Joint
2.6. Hash
2.7. Spliffs
3. WHAT IS IT?
3.1. Cannabis is a depressant drug.
3.1.1. Depressant drugs slow down your nervous system and therefore the connection and messages between the brain and the body.