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Provides information on the health effects and risks of use and abuse of marijuana (marihuana, pot, grass, gange, weed, mary jane, dope, hash, blunt, herb, Reefer, cheech). Includes facts on marijuana and the side effects of marijuana.
Marijuana, hashish (hash) and hash oil come from cannabis sativa, a type of hemp plant. All three contain THC, a chemical that changes the way you think, feel and act. The word cannabis is used to refer to all three.
Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Provides a description of marijuana and information on the effects and risks associated with it.
Source: Health Canada
Cannabis is a natural, depressant drug that comes from a plant. Depending on how it is processed, there are three main forms of Cannabis: Marijuana, Hashish and Hash Oil.
Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Basics. Myths and Misconceptions.
Source: City of Ottawa
From the hemp plant Cannabis Sativa. Strength varies. Hash oil is the most potent form and marijuana the least potent form. THC produces the typical effects on mood and perception. Information on effects of frequent, high dose use.
Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Health and Community Services
Find the answers to true and false questions on marijuana. PDF format
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Health Canada grants access to marihuana for medical use to those who are suffering from grave and debilitating illnesses.
Source: Health Canada
Booklet designed to help parents and youth talk about marijuana and its effects, and to encourage informed and healthy decision-making.
Source: Health Canada
Booklet providing facts about marijuana and a section that might help youth and their parents talk about marijuana so they can make a conscious, informed decision about it.
Source: Health Canada
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