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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
The Basics. Myths and Misconceptions.
Source: City of Ottawa
Information on marijuana, hashish, hash oil, THC including a description, origin, short-term and long term effects, tolerance and dependence and legal status.
Source: Health Canada
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
Marijuana! True or False or ????
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
Find the answers to true and false questions on marijuana. PDF format
Source: Addictions Foundation of Manitoba
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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