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Cannabis

Made from parts of the cannabis plant. It is a mild sedative. It is also a mild hallucinogen. The main active compound is

tetrahydrocannabinol. (THC) It is the most widely used illegal drug in

Britain.

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~ Hash is a black or brown lump In the past, this was the most common form of cannabis in the UK.~ Cannabis oil is much less common in the UK made by separating the resin from the cannabis plant using various solvents. It is a sticky, dark honey-coloured oil.

~ Herbal Cannabis made from the dried leaves and flowering parts of the female plant.~ Skunk, Sinsemilla, Strong cannabis is grown through processes that can include selective breeding, use of hydroponics and special heating and lighting techniques.

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Paranoia Psychotic Illness Schizophrenia Poor Mental Health Amotivational Syndrome Anxiety

Possession Cannabis is a Class B drug. If caught with cannabis the police will

always take action. This action could be :-* Confiscation of Cannabis* Caution* On the spot fine (£80)* Up to 5 years custodial sentence and unlimited fine.

Supply In the eyes of the law this includes giving

cannabis to a friend. People who grow cannabis in their homes

or carry large amounts on them also risk being charged with intent to supply.

The maximum penalty for supply is 14 years in prison plus an unlimited fine.

Drug driving is as illegal as drink driving. You could go to prison, get a heavy fine or be disqualified.

Allowing people to take cannabis into your house is illegal.

Using cannabis to relieve pain is also an offence. Possession is illegal whatever you’re using it for.

Avoid holding smoke in your lungs and inhaling too deeply. You won't get more stoned but you will increase the amount of toxins in your lungs.

There is as yet no conclusive evidence that methods of inhaling cannabis that have been promoted as less risky, such as the use of water pipes and vaporisers, actually do reduce risks overall. The use of vaporisers has attracted some media focus recently but beware of unexpected effects such as increased inhalation (including of toxins). Naturally the safest course of action is to cut down and stop.

Reduce the risk of overdoing it, try to space out the time between using cannabis.

Show some respect and don't smoke around others who don't want to get high - particularly children - who may be affected by you sparking up.

Don't buy more than you need thinking you will save some for tomorrow - you probably won't.

The more you break up the pattern of use the easier it is to control cannabis and reduce the risks.

If you are trying to cut down, avoid things that remind you of cannabis. Certain places, people, events or times might make you think of cannabis and want to take it.

Try to identify all the things you associate with using cannabis and make an effort to avoid them until you feel OK about not smoking, plan to do something else at the time of day you usually have a joint.

Tel 0800 77 66 00Text 82111

Drug and Alcohol services Tel 0800 028 1300 E-mail

www.wirraldaat.org/

Or speak to your GP or other professional.If your worried about your drug use don’t hide it,

get help.