TRUE or FALSE
An effect of Cannabis: Some people may feel relaxed and happy, get the giggles and may become talkative.
TRUE
An effect of Cannabis: Some will have one puff and feel sick.
TRUE
An effect of Cannabis: No appetite
FALSE - Being hungry is common
An effect of Cannabis: Makes it easier to concentrate
FALSE -
• Regular, heavy use makes it difficult to learn and concentrate. Some people begin to feel tired all the time and can't seem to get motivated.
Use of Cannabis comes with risks
TRUE
Smokers of cannabis can become anxious, panicky, suspicious or paranoid. Regular use of cannabis can increase the risk of later developing mental health problems.
• Cannabis affects your coordination, which is one of the reasons why drug driving is illegal.
• Some people think cannabis is harmless just because it’s a plant – but it isn’t harmless.
Cannabis, like tobacco, has lots of chemical 'nasties’, which can cause lung disease and possibly cancer with long-term or heavy use, especially as it is often mixed with tobacco and smoked without a filter. It can also make asthma worse, and cause wheezing in non-asthma sufferers.
• Regular, heavy use makes it difficult to learn and concentrate. Some people begin to feel tired all the time and can't seem to get motivated.