Category: Marijuana Addiction

Cannabis, or Marijuana, is a plant derived, psychoactive drug that is generally smoked. Its effects include changes in perception and mood, as well as feelings of euphoria, or relaxation. However, users may also experience negative effects such as paranoia, or anxiety. Increased appetite, sleepiness, and short term memory impairment are more common effects of smoking cannabis. Cannabis can sometimes act as a ‘gateway drug’, meaning that users may start off taking this drug before moving onto harder drugs in search of a stronger high. Drug dealers selling harder drugs in addition to cannabis will inevitably ask clients if they would…