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Marijuana
Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). Cannabis is a term that refers to marijuana and other drugs made from the same plant. Other forms of cannabis include sinsemilla, hashish, and hash oil. All forms of cannabis are mind-altering (psychoactive) drugs. More
Highlights
- Marijuana Prevention Initiative
- Teen "Self Medication" for Depression Leads to More Serious Mental Illness, New Report Reveals
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long can a drug be detected in one's system?
- Where can I find data on drug-related deaths?
- Where can I view information about medical marijuana?
- What is hemp?
- Is information available on why marijuana remains an illegal substance?
Publications
- 2008 Marijuana SourcebookMarijuana: The Greatest Cause of Illegal Drug Abuse
- Teen Marijuana Use Worsens Depression
- The DASIS Report: Geographic Differences in Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions for Methamphetamine/Amphetamine and Marijuana: 2005
- The NSDUH Report: Use of Marijuana and Blunts among Adolescents, 2005
Common street terms for marijuana include:
- Blunt
- Bud
- J
- Sinsemilla