Transcript Cannabis presentaion - Wigan

Jane Manion
Silvertrack Training
Cannabis
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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.
Bhang
Blow
Bush
Ganja
Hashish
Marijuana
Northern Lights
Sinsemilla
Soap
Weed
Black
Blunts
Dope
Grass
Hemp
Pot
Resin
Skunk
Spliff
Blast
Bob Hope
Draw
Hash
Herb
Puff
Sensi
Smoke
Wacky Backy
~ 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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Chilled out
Relaxed
Happy
Giggles
More Talkative
Munchies
Feeling like time has slowed down.
Sickness
Poor Motivation
Anxiety
Paranoia
Poor Short Term Memory
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Paranoia
Psychotic Illness
Schizophrenia
Poor Mental Health
Amotivational Syndrome
Anxiety
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Text
0800 77 66 00
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.