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Marijuana and hashish come from the hemp plant, cannabis sativa. There are numerous chemicals found in marijuana and hashish. 'Cannabinoids' is the name for the family of chemicals found in Marijuana. The primary active ingredient that produces intoxication for the user is Delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol, THC. (THC and Cannabinoids,CBD How is marijuana used by adolescents? Usually marijuana can be smoked in a cigarette, which is referred to by drug users as a "joint" or "doobie". A cigar hollowed out and packed with marijuana is referred to as a "Blunt". Marijuana and hash can both be smoked with metal or glass pipes. They can also be smoked from water pipes called "bongs". In addition, they can also be mixed into foods such as brownies or cakes to be ingested. The part of the bong or pipe that is used to hold the marijuana or hash is referred to as the "bowl". Hence the phrase, "lets smoke a bowl." What are the paraphernalia? · rolling papers · pipes made of wood, metal, plastic or glass · water pipes called " bongs" · scales for weighing · joints · small clips referred to as "roach clips" (used to hold the joint when burning nears the end) · toke stones (used for smoking joints) What are the street terms for marijuana/hashish? Street terms for marijuana/hash are: "pot", "chronic", "bud", "weed", smoke", "grass", bammer", "schwag", "blunt", "leaf", "reefer", "ganja", "gold stamp", "afagani", "black", "shish". The term "chronic" refers to very potent marijuana on a continuum. The terms "bammer" and "schwag" refers to less potent marijuana on a continuum How do adolescents refer to other adolescents who are under the influence of marijuana/hashish? Marijuana -using adolescents refer to people who are under the influence of marijuana as being: "baked", "wasted", "stoned", "lit", "blazed", "faded" What are the effects of marijuana/hashish use? Some of the effects which might occur from marijuana and hash are as follows: SHORT TERM: · relaxation · altered perception · paranoia · dilated pupils · impaired concentration & memory · dry mouth & throat. · increased heart rate. · fear & anxiety. · cravings for sweets, referred to by drug users as, "munchies". LONG TERM The following have been found in animal studies with extremely high doses of marijuana. The research is inconclusive and questionable at this point regarding physical effects. · reduced levels of male & female hormone · damage to sperm or menstrual cycles · temporary loss of fertility in men and women · addiction · loss of motivation clinically referred to as , "Amotivational syndrome" (this loss of interest in motivation to work, attend school, loss of interest in sports, family, etc can also just be a symptom of drug addiction in general) · lung damage, cancer, bronchitis · lowered ability to deal with frustration and other unpleasant feelings · decrease of immunity against infection · interferes with emotional growth and the personality development of adolescents. However, the effects it has on a users school, family, legal, finances, employment, self-esteem and other relationships, are what you want to keep in mind.

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