Nida thc delta9 tetrahydrocannabinol is rapidly absorbed by fatty tissues in various organs, including the brain. For example, pot is the dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant. General program information for qualifying patients. This info sheet on recreational cannabis is for parentsguardians and caregivers of youth in grades 5 to 12. The document must be printed doublesided one side english, one side french, in black and white, full size, on 8. Other names for cannabis are marijuana, grass, mull, pot, dope, gunja, yarndi, weed, ganga, mull, doobie, mary jane, bud, hash, bhang, skunk. Important information and warnings about using medical.
What parentsguardians and caregivers need to know this info sheet on recreational cannabis is for parentsguardians and caregivers of youth in grades 6 to 12. We are happy to share our materials with others in the cannabis community. It is made from the dried flowering heads and leaves of a plant called cannabis sativa. Areas where vegetation has been destroyed must be immediately.
Low thc hemp seed food 2 the hulled seeds of low thc cannabis sativa must not contain more than 5 mgkg of total thc. With information from health canada, the canadian veterinary medical association and the american veterinary medical association. Gunn jk, rosales cb, center ke, nunez a, gibson sj, christ c, et al. Cannabis goods that have received a failing coa due exclusively to label claims may be relabeled to match the results on the coa. Minimum requirements to become a qualifying patient you must be a resident of new hampshire. Here is how the covid19 induced lockdown has impacted cannabis users and brands worldwide. Some dense, some light, some are well known, others are obscure. New mexicos law was updated in june 2019 senate bill 406. Share with your community and help each other find the curative nature of canna. While these species occur naturally in nature, man has been cultivating. Each of these substances is derived from the hemp plant, cannabis sativa, which grows in almost any climate.
Each fact sheet is comprised of a high level overview with graphics followed by. This fact is especially concerning when we consider the fact that the hu. Most of the dispensaries operating in california are little more than dope dealers with store fronts. Marijuana fact sheet what teens should know marijuana might be natural, but that does not mean it is safe. Retained by numerous insurance companies to advise on cannabis risks, underwriting best practices and creation of cannabisrelated insurance policies. If you represent a dispensary that is listed on our locator map, then your subscription includes a free set of brochures. Cbd can be converted to tetrahydrocannabinol thc under experimental conditions. Please help yourself to an ebook library for all levels of experience and areas of inquiry regarding cannabis. The plant contains the mindaltering chemical thc and other similar compounds. Removes other content, and advertising, but images remain. Marijuana factsfor teens national institute on drug abuse. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the united states, with approximately 22.
As the covid19 pandemic surpasses 4,100,000 affected people, many people are getting more and more worried. Introduction cannabis is the general term used to describe marijuana, hashish, and hashish oil. Cannabis sativa higher levels of thc over cbd, cannabis indica higher levels of cbd than thc and cannabis ruderalis low levels of thc. The areas should be examined each spring after the major runoff period has ended. What parentsguardians and caregivers need to know updated december 2018 cannabis. Cbd is a compound that can be found in both psychoactive cannabis marijuana and non. Medical cannabis program law enforcement fact sheet june 14, 2019 background. Marijuana is the most commonly used psychotropic drug in the united. Users report that the subjective effects of cannabis vary significantly depending on the form consumed. Marijuana use fact sheet marijuana and cannabinoids the main psychoactive chemical in marijuana that produces the intoxicating effects desired by recreational users is delta9tetrahydrocannabinol thc.
Since thc is the main active chemical in marijuana, the amount of thc in marijuana determines its strength or potency and therefore its effects. Steve everly, brand director of westpack and the cannabis packaging summit, informa markets offers tips to create effective cannabis packaging, navigate changing rules, and avoid costly recalls. Free cannabis ebook library canna clatch altruistic. Important information and warnings about using medical cannabis use of medical cannabis products is experimental use of medical cannabis products may or may not relieve your symptoms. The legalization of recreational cannabis for adults who are 19 or older gives educators an opportunity to promote critical thinking around substance use. Research shows that about 1 in 6 teens who repeatedly use marijuana can become addicted, which means that they may make unsuccessful efforts to quit using marijuana or may. Delta9tetrahydrocannabinol thc and cannabidiol cbd are two common chemicals found in cannabis. Marijuana use fact sheet marijuana and cannabinoids. If you represent a dispensary that is listed on our locator map, then your subscription includes a free set of brochures if you wish to reproduce any of the other content on this site, please fill out our reprint permission form for each page or document you would like to use. Cannabis is a broad topic that covers buying cannabis marijuana, using it medicinally for cancer or glaucoma or other diseases and recreationally, complying with various laws, growing it, working in the industry, starting a cannabis business, and even investing in cannabis. More than 30 states have medical cannabis programs. Marijuana contains more than 400 chemicals, including thc delta9tetrahydrocannabinol. This information package is a set of fact sheets on cannabis for health and social service providers.
What happens when big packaging companies enter the space. Tetrahydrocannabinol thc is the chemical in cannabis that makes you feel high, but cannabis also contains more than 400 other chemicals. All forms of marijuana are mindaltering psychoactive. Nonmedical cannabis page 2 of 4 cognitive the chemical composition of cannabis is an important factor related to impairment. What parentsguardians and caregivers need to know this info sheet on recreational cannabis is for parentsguardians and caregivers of youth in grades 5 to 12.
For people who begin using before the age of 18, that number rises to 1 in 6. Cannabis information sheet there are many health risks form smoking cannabis. Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug in australia. It consists of dried flowers and leaves that are greenish or brownish in colour. It is the hardiest of the three, but it is relatively poor in terms of cannabinoids as ruderalis has a lower thc content than either sativa or indica. It is a 21carbon terpenophenolic compound which is formed following decarboxylation from a cannabidiolic acid precursor, although it can also be produced synthetically. The medicinal and adultuse cannabis regulation and safety act maucrsa. Recreational and most medical marijuana products are prepared using the cannabis sativa plant, usually by drying its flowers and leaves. Marijuana smoke contains 5070% more cancer causing chemicals than tobacco smoke. Existing studies of medical cannabis suggest symptom relief can vary from patient to patient. Many cannabis smokers also use tobacco, so the risks are in addition to the harm caused by smoking tobacco. Nh department of health and human services therapeutic.
Maximum levels of total thc for other hemp seed foods are 10 mgkg in oil, 0. Cannabidiol cbd is one of the naturally occurring cannabinoids found in cannabis plants. Use this if you want to print out pictures alongside the body text. Research shows that about 1 in 6 teens who repeatedly use marijuana can become addicted, which means that they may make unsuccessful efforts to quit using marijuana or may give up important activities with friends and family in favor of using marijuana. The current state of evidence and recommendations for research. What parentsguardians and caregivers need to know cannabis. Jun 27, 2019 cannabis can be smoked, eaten or vaporized and comes in different forms. Cannabis there is no safe way to use cannabis, however, if you are choosing to use, it is important that you use as safely as possible.
Jaques sc, kingsbury a, henshcke p, chomchai c, clews s, falconer j, et al. It is the second most abundant compound in cannabis, typically representing up to 40% of its extracts. It provides information about cannabis, cannabis legalization, risks, signs of a problem, how to help your child and where to get more information and support. Removes all graphics, other content, and advertising. Use these worksheet printables and lessons to teach marijuana. Cannabis cultivation at theory, we cultivate cannabis in very controlled environments to create the ideal conditions that allow our plants to thrive. As a result, the three cannabis licensing authorities withdrew the proposed medical cannabis regulations and adopted emergency regulations based on the new law for the commercial medicinal and adultuse recreational cannabis industries. It can be used for medical purposes, which requires medical authorization under federal law. Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug in australia and it comes in a number of different forms. Cbd is a compound that can be found in both psychoactive cannabis marijuana and nonpsychoactive cannabis hemp.
Existing studies of medical cannabis suggest symptom relief can vary. New mexico became the 12th state to allow medical cannabis with the lynn and erin compassionate use act in 2007 senate bill 523. Below you will find several brochures and handouts that you are welcome to print and share. Explore cannabis 101 information including ways to consume, cultivation guides, and resources for beginners to advanced connoisseurs. Important information and warnings about using medical cannabis. Marijuana fact sheet national center for chronic disease prevention and health promotion. It provides information about cannabis, cannabis legalization, risks, signs of a problem, how.
Claims counsel for multiple insurance companies that cover cannabis risks. Remember that cannabis cultivates altruism, and altruism cultivates community as well as potent medicine. State law does not require medical providers to participate in the nh department of health and human services therapeutic cannabis program program, nor does it require medical providers to issue written certifications to their patients. Cbd is extracted and separated from specific varieties of cannabis. The facts both industrial hemp used for centuries to produce fibres and marijuana the psychoac. Prenatal exposure to cannabis and maternal and child health outcomes. Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the cannabis sativa or cannabis indica plant. Extracts can also be made from the cannabis plant see marijuana extracts. Cbd information the ultimate cannabidiol information guide. Marijuana use directly affects the brain specifically the parts. Program information for qualifying patients page 1 of 4 rev.
How can educators approach the topic of cannabis with students. It provides a basic overview of common cannabis plants and products, methods of consumption as well as information to better understand consumption and harm reduction. Cannabis goods that fail regulatory compliance testing must be quarantined at the distribution premises with a clearly identifiablebatch number. Cannabis also called marijuana, weed, dope and pot is a drug that comes from the cannabis plant. This info sheet helps educators to have informed conversations with students about recreational cannabis. Research shows that about 1 in 6 teens who repeatedly use marijuana can. Low thc hemp seed food fact sheet queensland health. The official version of this document, which has been incorporated by reference as part of the cannabis regulations, is the pdf version available for download at right. Extracts can also be made from the cannabis plant see marijuana extracts, see page 2. The facts both industrial hemp used for centuries to produce fibres and marijuana the psychoactive plant that gets you high come from the same genus subfamily of flowering plants that we now call cannabis.
R i s k y e a r 9 l e s s o n 5 information sheet cannabis effects depend on the drug how stronghow much takenhow oftenif smoked or eaten the person moodpersonalityphysical and mental health and the. If you wish to reproduce any of the other content on this. Cannabis marijuana information for health professionals. Marijuana is the most common ly used psychotropic drug in. Cannabis ruderalis is a species native to russia that flowers earlier and is able to withstand harsher conditions than cannabis sativa and cannabis indica.