Cannabis

A common and widely used psychoactive plant, which is beginning to enjoy legal status for medical and even recreational use in some parts of the world. Usually smoked or eaten. Next to more than 109 psychoactive substances, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive substance contained in Cannabis. Primary effects are relaxation, increased food and a drowsy state described as being 'stoned.'

Harm potential

mildly habit-forming

Dosage

This dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.

Duration

Effects

• The main active ingredient THC is slightly mind-altering to psychedelic, stimulating, analgesic, anti-inflammatory and reduces nausea in in low doses. The perception of acoustic and visual stimuli as well as sensations of sense of touch and the experience of space / time can be changed. In addition, euphoric states of mind with increased soceability are possible. The euphoric phase lasts for one to two hours, after which usually a soothing effect becomes predominant. An aphrodisiac effect may occur. The effect of Cannabis sativa is also described as energetic, creative and laughing ("high"). Cannabis strains with a higher content of cannabidiol (CBD) and less THC (eg Indica), besides the THC-effects, have a calming and body-enhancing effect ("feeling stoned"). Touch, taste and sounds are perceived more intensively; In addition, the mind-altering effect of THC is somewhat weakened, but its duration of action is prolonged. A high dose of THC can lead to increased perception changes and to a high degree of reduced drive (dullness to apathy) in the case of a high dose of CBD.
• Short-term side effects: Dizziness, concentration problems, dry mouth, red eyes and coughing attacks may occur. Nausea, vomiting, palpitations, circulatory problems, hallucinations and anxiety are possible especially with first use and overdose.
• Long-term side effects: Frequent, high-dose consumption over an extended period of time may exacerbate short-term side effects. Due to unpleasant and psychologically stressful experiences with cannabis, latent (hidden) anxiety disorders or even psychosis can be triggered and persisted. Long-term use of cannabis may increase existing depression or depressive symptoms such as indifference, drive loss, decreased resilience or everyday passivity, but does not necessarily call for it. There may be limitations in the performance of short-term memory. The development of a mental dependence is possible; This is additionally exacerbated when smoking tobacco with a physical and / or mental dependence on nicotine. Lung cancer risk! The amount of carcinogenic substances absorbed is higher in joint and bong smoking of a cannabis-tobacco mixture than in cigarette smoking, as: • Cannabis smoke is usually inhaled more deeply and the smoke is kept longer in the lungs, • Joint filters, mostly small rolled cardboard pieces are those that can not filter pollutants, • the water in a bong mainly cools the smoke and binds little pollutants. By smoking cannabis-tobacco mixtures can occur respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic bronchitis and inflammation of the paranasal sinuses. Whether pur smoking of cannabis can damage the airways or promote lung cancer has not been adequately studied. Frequent smoking of stretched cannabis products can cause a variety of health problems, such as: As adhesions of the alveoli (for example, by "brix", wax, sugar or hair spray), silicosis ("black lung", eg by quartz-containing sand) up to an enormously increased risk of cancer and / or intoxication.

Interactions

Tolerance

full

develops with prolonged and repeated use

half

1 - 2 weeks

zero

2 - 3 weeks

Proof time

blood

2-4 days (one-time consumption); 3-7 days (occasional consumption); <4 weeks (regular consumption)

urine

3-5 days (one-time consumption); 5-20 days (occasional consumption); <12 weeks (regular consumption)