The Law
Medicinal Usage
Health Risks
Cannabis plants contain over 60 chemicals, which is why different strains have varied effects as the amount of each chemical changes.
Many people suggest the constant use of Cannabis, leads to harder drugs such as, heroin.
Cannabis
Can lead to suicide.
Trigger or make worse mental health problems such as, schizophrenia.
Anxiety
Cannabis could trigger mental health problems later in life if consumed at a young age.
Psychological
Affect short-term memory
Paranoia
Lowers blood sugar-levels.
Class C
Panic attacks
Physical
Can worsen throat and lung problems e.g. bronchitis as cannabis smoke is breathed in.
Illegal
Under 18s: arrested and given formal warning
Possession: up to 2 years in prison
Supplying: up to 14 years in prison
When cannabis is mixed with tobacco, the same problems associated with tobacco are present.
In 2004, cannabis was reclassified from Class "B" to Class "C" in the UK.
Class B
However, in 2009, politicians changed the drug back to Class "B".
Been reported to ease the pain, nausea and vomiting in advanced stages of cancer and AIDS.
Illegal
Under 18s: arrested & given a formal warning
Possession: up to 5 years in prison
Supplying: up to 14 years in jail
Sometimes used for Multiple Sclerosis sufferers, to ease the pain, help the body move more freely.