What is Marijuana
Marijuana is a mixture of dried, shredded flowers and leaves of the hemp plant (Cannabis Sativa). It’s also called, among other names, pot, dope, weed, grass, ganja and chronic. There are more than 200 slang terms for marijuana.
Short-Term Effects
Sinsemilla, hashish and hash oil are stronger forms of marijuana which come from the same plant.
Long-Term Effects
The main ingredient, and the main cause of intoxication, is Tetra hydrocannabinol (THC). Hashish (hash) is made from the concentrated resin, or sap, of the hemp plant. Its THC content is higher than marijuana. It’s generally smoked from a pipe or bong but can also be added to a joint or a regular cigarette. The THC content in marijuana has been increasing since the 1970’s.
