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Cannabis
a natural drug derived from the Cannabis Sativa
plant, which is found wild in most parts of the
world and easily cultivated in Britain. It comes in
three forms: as a solid dark lump known as a resin,
as leaves, stalks and seeds called grass, or as
sticky oil. It can be rolled with a tobacco in a
spliff or joint, smoked on its own in a pipe or
bong, or eaten as part of a cake or cookie.
There are different strengths of cannabis although
mostly it is quite mild; some forms such as skunk
are very strong and smokers can have a
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bhang, black, blast,
blow, blunts, bob hope, bush, dope, draw, ganga,
grass, hash, hashish, hemp, herb, marijuana,
mary jane, pot, puff, northern lights,
resin, sensi, sensemilla, shit, skunk, smoke, spliff, wacky
backy, weed and zero |
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An
initial head rush that lasts a couple of minutes.
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Sniffing
poppers during sex can make orgasms feel like they last
longer. And some people say it makes their sexual organs
feel massive.
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May
help relax anal sphincter muscles.
But
there is a flip side:
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The
effects don't last long and can leave people feeling
sick, faint and weak. Especially if taken while dancing.
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Some
people say they have trouble getting an erection after
sniffing poppers.
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Poppers
can give you the Mother of all headaches.
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Some
people get a rash around their mouth.
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- Poppers are toxic
and can kill you if you swallow them.
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Taking
poppers is dangerous for anyone with chest or
heart problems, anaemia or glaucoma.
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It's
very dangerous to take poppers with viagra or if you're
on medication to reduce your blood pressure as it can
cause it to drop so low it is dangerous.
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Don't
get them on your skin, poppers burn.
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They
are highly flammable.
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Sex
on Cannabis
Cannabis can make you feel horny, increase your sense of
touch and lower your inhibitions. But with too much its
tranquilising effects get in the way. Orgasms may seem
weaker but more sensual and felt not just in the dick. There
can be a stronger sense of connection to who you’re with,
with sex being more ‘touchy feely’.
But the drug can also make people feel withdrawn and less
interested in sex.
If you smoke it with tobacco, you have the same long term
higher risk of erection problems that cigarette smokers
have.
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Despite popular belief cannabis is still illegal and
possession can mean up to 2 years in prison and/or an
unlimited fine.
Driving under the influence of cannabis can lead to the same
penalties as drink driving.
Growing cannabis plants is illegal; so is letting people
smoke it in a place you’re responsible for, like your
home.
Cannabis is controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act and is
categorised as a Class C drug.
The maximum
penalty for supply, dealing and production (including
cultivation) and trafficking remains at 14 years
imprisonment.
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National
Drugs Helpline
0800 77 66 00
Talk To Frank
Drugs information web site
www.talktofrank.co.uk
Antidote
A London service for gay and bisexual men concerned
about their alcohol or drug use. Weekly drop-in,
one-to-one counselling, support groups and more.
Call 020 7287 8743 or go to www.thehungerford.org/antidote.asp
Know Cannabis
A website to help you measure the impact of the drug on
your life.
www.knowcannabis.org.uk
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