Marijuana
Maria Aurich
Where is this drug Grown?
Marijuana is grown and trafficked all over the world, while cannabis seized in the United States is either grown domestically or smuggled from Mexico or Canada.
where is this drug harvested ?
Cannabis is derived from the cannabis plant (cannabis sativa). It grows wild in many of the tropical and temperate areas of the world. It can be grown in almost any climate, and is increasingly cultivated by means of indoor hydroponic technology. The main active ingredient in cannabis is called delta-9 tetrahydro-cannabinol, commonly known as THC. This is the part of the plant that gives the "high." There is a wide range of THC potency between cannabis products. Cannabis is used in three main forms: marijuana, hashish and hash oil. Marijuana is made from dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. It is the least potent of all the cannabis products and is usually smoked or made into edible products like cookies or brownies.
Short Term Effects
Sensory distortionPanic Anxiety Poor coordination of movement Lowered reaction time After an initial “up,” the user feels sleepy or depressed Increased heartbeat (and risk of heart attack)
Long Term Effects
Behavior, Reaction, and judgment
Physical Change:
- Bloodshot eyes
- Fast heart rate
- Sleepy, lethargic
- Lack of coordination
- Increase cravings for snacks
Change in Actions:
- Confusion and lack of focus
- Unusually talkative
- Dropping studies or usual activities
- Misjudging time
- Secretiveness
JUDGEMENT
- People usually around the age of 15-18 don't really care about people using it but older parents do because they believe they will lack abilities in certain areas
Pharmaceutical Value
It has a market value of more than $2 billion. It is working closely with the FDA on its drugs. A few Wall Street analysts cover it. And several well-known investing firms, such as Fidelity, Federated
Nick Names
Blunt
Cannabis
Reefer
Mary Jane
Buds
Stinkweed
Nuggets
Dangers
Mental, Physical, Mood Altering, Change in Actions, etc
Who uses weed
According to the United Nations, 158.8 million people around the world use marijuana—more than 3.8% of the planet’s population.
What forms does it come in
Marijuana comes in a few forms, but the most popular form is the joint, which is when marijuana is dried and rolled inside paper, then smoked. Marijuana may also be taken through different smoking techniques, such as a “bong”, a “blunt” (which is Marijuana rolled in tobacco), or in a pipe. Marijuana may also be taken in foods. In its more concentrated resinous form, it is called hashish; and as a sticky black liquid, hash oil. . The final method that Marijuana is commonly taken is through tea that it has been brewed in or dabs.
Withdrawal Symptoms
most commonly, cravings, irritability, boredom,anxiety, and sleep disturbances -- when they tried to quit.
Of those who reported withdrawal symptoms, 78.4% said they started smoking pot again to reduce them.
Overdose
If you mean can they overdose and die from marijuana—the answer is no, its not very likely. But they can experience extreme anxiety (panic attacks) or psychotic reactions (where they lose touch with reality and may become paranoid). And people can and do injure themselves because of marijuana's effects on judgment, perception, and coordination
Drug Category
marijuana is a schedule 1 substance with no legal medical use and high potential for abuse.