What is it? A central nervous system disruptor. 

Also called… Marijuana, pot, Mary Jane, weed, hash, kush, zaza, loud, dank, green, grass, Devil’s lettuce.  

What does it look like? Dried flower buds, dried green or brownish leaves, hashish, oils, or waxes. Cannabis can also be found in drinks and edible products.

How is it consumed? By inhalation (smoking or vaping) or orally (edibles, drinks, oils, etc.).

When does the buzz start? Within seconds when smoked; between 30 and 120 minutes when eaten or consumed in a drink.  

How long does the buzz last? About 1 to 3 hours when smoked; 3 to 8 hours (or longer) when consumed in edibles or drinks.

Someone might choose to use cannabis to…

• feel a sense of well-being, satisfaction, calmness, or relaxation 

• feel more talkative (like you suddenly have a lot to say), giggly, carefree (#fuckeverything), and more connected to the people around you

• feel more confident

• experience heightened senses (music sounds better, food tastes better, colours seem more vivid)

• experience “magical thinking” (the feeling that you’ve unlocked a cheat code and can do things more easily than you actually can).

However, cannabis can also…

• cause red eyes 

• give you dry mouth (aka cottonmouth) 

• lower your blood pressure, making you feel dizzy when you stand up

• cause low blood sugar, which can increase your appetite (#munchies) 

• trigger anxiety or panic attacks 

• affect your judgment and decision-making 

• make you feel sleepy, disoriented or confused 

• cause depersonalization (feeling like you’re watching yourself from outside your body)

• cause hallucinations, paranoia (#badtrip), or, in some cases, toxic psychosis

• slow you down physically and mentally

• reduce your short-term memory, attention, and concentration

• weaken your reflexes, affect your coordination, and impair your ability to drive