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 Sourcebook—Marijuana: 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

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Common street terms for marijuana include:

• Blunt
• Bud
• J
• Sinsemilla

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