Cannabis
Today’s high-potency cannabis comes with increased risks to your health and quality of life.
What is cannabis?
Cannabis—also called weed, herb, pot, grass, bud, ganja, Mary Jane, and a vast number of other slang terms—is a greenish-gray mixture of the dried flowers of the Cannabis sativa plant. This plant contains the chemical delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which produces psychoactive (mind-altering) effects. Cannabis is used both recreationally and medically in a variety of ways.
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Short-Term Effects
Experiences can vary dramatically, ranging from a pleasurable high to acute psychosis.
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Effects on the Brain
Regular cannabis use can impact memory, concentration, IQ, and other areas of the brain.
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Effects on the Body
Cannabis may be linked to cancer, lung disease, and increased risk of heart attack.