CANNABIS

Cannabis, also known as marijuana or weed among

other names, is a psychoactive drug from the cannabis
plant. Native to Central or South Asia, the cannabis
plant has been used as a drug for both recreational
and entheogenic purposes and in various traditional
medicines for centuries.
Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers,
stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or
Cannabis indica plant. The plant contains the
mind-altering chemical THC and other similar
compounds.
Marijuana use directly affects brain function — specifically the parts
of the brain responsible for memory, learning, attention, decision-
making, coordination, emotions, and reaction time.

People who use marijuana are more likely to develop temporary

psychosis (not knowing what is real, hallucinations, and paranoia)
and long-lasting mental disorders, including schizophrenia (a type of
mental illness where people might see or hear things that are not
really there).
Cannabis toxicity in children can be more concerning and
can lead to decreased muscle coordination, lethargy and
seizures.

Some of the short-term physical effects of cannabis use

include increased heart rate, dry mouth, reddening of the
eyes , a reduction in intra-ocular pressure, muscle
relaxation and a sensation of cold or hot hands and feet.