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What is Cannabis? Cannabis is a hemp plant from which marijuana and hashish are produced. Hashish consists of resinous secretions of the cannabis plant. Marijuana is a tobacco-like substance.

Forms of Cannabis or other names:
Marijuana aka pot, grass, joints, roaches, reefer, weed, mary jane
Tetrahydrocannabinol, hashish, hashish oil, lorazepam

How do they look? Cannabis can come in many different forms or colors. Cannabis can be grass, leaves, brown, green, sticky, a 4 to 5 feet tall plant, or buds.

How are they taken? Cannabis can be taken orally, smoked, cooked, in brownies or cupcakes, tea, pills, pipe, or in a drink.

Possible Effects: Here are some of the effects of cannabis: loss of memory, loss of concentration, increased blood pressure, mood changes, birth defects, breathing problems, short attention span. Loss of brain cells, increase/decrease appetite, make you calm or goofy, can be a gateway drug, may cause animated behavior, loud talking, sleepiness, dilated pupils, bloodshot eye shots, distortions in perceptions, loss of coordination, euphoria followed by relaxation, more vivid sense of taste/sight/smell/hearing, disoriented behavior, psychosis, irritation to the lungs and respiratory system, fatigue, paranoia, insomnia, hyperactivity.