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Sourced from the dried flowers, leaves, stems, and seeds of the cannabis plant, cannabis is a drug used by many people for both recreational and medicinal purposes. It can also be called marijuana, weed, pot, or dope.
The cannabis plant contains more than 100 compounds (or cannabinoids). These compounds include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is impairing or mind-altering, as well as other active compounds, such as cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is not impairing, meaning it does not cause a “high”.
Cannabis comes from two main plants. Cannabis sativa is a tall plant with thin leaves that produces a chemical that creates an uplifting, energized mood. Cannabis indica grows shorter and denser, and is known to produce a more calming effect. Hybrids can have characteristics of both sativa and indica plants, depending on how they were combined.
THC and CBD are both chemical compounds, but they have different effects.
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is what provides the feeling of being “high” and intoxicated. THC has some therapeutic effects but it also has harmful effects. Harmful effects may be greater when the strength of THC is higher.
CBD (cannabinoid) does not produce a high or intoxication. Instead, it’s thought to work with other elements in the body linked to feelings of well-being. There is some evidence that CBD may block or lower some of the effects of THC on the mind. This may occur when the amount of CBD in the cannabis is the same or higher than the amount of THC. CBD is also being studied for its possible therapeutic uses.
Yes, they do. Smoking is the fastest way to feel the effects, and also the fastest to wear off. Eating or drinking takes a lot longer to take effect, but you will feel it for hours longer.
When smoked, the high is felt immediately and can last several hours. When swallowed, it may take between 30 minutes to two hours to start to feel the effects. It can take up to four hours to feel the full effects, so waiting a minimum of four hours before consuming more can help reduce the risk of taking too much. These effects can last over 12 hours.
Check out the Government of Saskatchewan Website: Cannabis in Saskatchewan