Marijuana is commonly misunderstood and many people mistakenly believe it is a harmless drug. Read more about it on We Do Recover.
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Introduction to Cannabis
What is Marijuana? Marijuana is the dried leaves of Cannabis sativa, the hemp plant. It is most commonly smoked in hand-rolled cigarettes but can also be smoked in water pipes. Some smokers create large marijuana cigars (“blunts”) by slicing open a normal cigar and replacing the tobacco with marijuana. Marijuana is sometimes brewed as a […]
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Mutual help groups hold meetings where addicts join together to offer each other mutual support. Read more about it on We Do Recover.
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Whoonga, also known as nyaope or wonga, is a dangerous drug that started to feature in South Africa around 2009. It’s typically a mix of black tar heroin and various additives, which can range from pharmaceutical drugs to household cleaning chemicals. These additives are used to increase the volume of the drug and enhance its […]
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Cannabis has a history that is intertwined with many cultures, used for medicinal, spiritual and recreational purposes across ancient civilizations like China and Egypt. Its perception shifted in the 20th century as countries began criminalising it due to psychoactive effects concerns. In the 1960s and 70s, it became a symbol of the counterculture movement, advocating […]
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Psychoactive drugs, a central concept in both psychology and pharmacology, encompass a range of substances that have profound effects on mental processes. Understanding these drugs is essential in contexts ranging from medical treatment to their impact on society and individual health. These drugs can have a significant impact on an individual’s mind and perception. Their […]
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How Marijuana Affects Your Health Many people think that smoking marijuana is safe and cannot harm your health and it’s because of this uneducated fact that so many people use it around the world today. In fact, according to the US National Survey on Drug Use and Health, it stated that “In 2011, there were […]
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Experimental Most of the time youngsters are tempted into using drugs due to peer pressure. It’s often only the one time for the experience or experimental use. Often it’s short term just a ‘phase’. It’s also dependant on the availability, current fashion and if their circle of friends use drugs. Sometimes it’s a case of […]
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Marijuana is an illegal drug which is commonly smoked as leaves / heads of the cannabis plant. Marijuana is a plant that contains psychoactive compounds, mainly tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which produce mind-altering effects when consumed. It has been used for various purposes throughout history, including recreational, medicinal and spiritual practices. The perception of marijuana has evolved […]
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