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Street name: Blow, draw, hash, dope, grass, smoke. Street form: Cannabis resin/hashish – most commonly used form is small blocks/lumps of brown resinous material. Marijuana/herbal cannabis – preparation resembles dried grass or leaves. Cannabis oil – strongest preparation, brown to black coloured thick oil. Street use: Smoked, eaten. Drug effect: Naturally occurring hallucinogen from the plant Cannabis sativa. Dependency: Chance of psychological dependency. Withdrawal: If smoked, effects last for up to three hours. If eaten, the drug is absorbed more slowly and the effects may last for 24 hours. No physical withdrawal symptoms reported but heavy users may experience restlessness and depression. Long-term use: Can result in respiratory problems associated with smoking, psychological disturbance with very heavy use. Overdose risk: Very unlikely, although vomiting is common when taken for the first time. However, people with cardiovascular problems might have an increased heart rate. Legal status: Cannabis is a Class 'C' drug. The maximum penalty for dealing is fourteen years in prison. | ||||||
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