1 / 9

Why might people smoke cannabis?

Why might people smoke cannabis?. Effects can be immediate and last from an hour to a few hours. Can make people feel happy and relaxed Can make people hallucinate and may be used to escape daily pressures. Penalties for possession.

steel-rivas
Download Presentation

Why might people smoke cannabis?

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Why might people smoke cannabis? • Effects can be immediate and last from an hour to a few hours. • Can make people feel happy and relaxed • Can make people hallucinate and may be used to escape daily pressures

  2. Penalties for possession What do you expect would happen if you were caught with cannabis on you? • Under 18 ? • Police reprimand if it’s the first time • Final warning if second time and referral to Youth Offending Team • Arrest if it’s the third time • If you are under 18 your parent/guardian will be contacted • Over 18 ? • Warning and potential on the spot fine of £80

  3. Penalties for supply • What would you expect to happen if you were found to have a large amount of cannabis in your possession? • Dealing is a serious offence and doesn’t just mean selling – it can include giving drugs to friends • Maximum penalty is 14 years in prison plus an unlimited fine

  4. Mental Health ? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pn7CO6PcF8 • When people are under the influence of cannabis they can feel anxious or paranoid, experience memory loss or panic attacks. • Can lead people to hallucinate and hear voices and therefore do things they would not normally do.

  5. Mental Health • Regular use has been linked to the risk of developing psychotic illness including schizophrenia. • Research shows people who have used the drug more than 100 times are at double the risk of developing mental health issues than those who have not used it all.

  6. College Policy • The signs of people being under the influence of cannabis include bloodshot eyes, becoming withdrawn, brown or burnt fingertips, unusual behaviour, inability to concentrate • The college has a zero tolerance policy towards drug use. • What does this actually mean ……

  7. College Policy • If you are suspected to be under the influence whilst at college you will be immediately suspended and your return will depend on a meeting with a senior member of staff and parents/guardian. • If you are found to be taking drugs or are found with drugs on you at college then your place will be immediately withdrawn

  8. Signs of dependency • Cannabis can be addictive and if people are dependent they will: • Become anxious without the drug • Use larger amounts than before, or use it more often • Try to give up but fail • Lose interest in other activities/areas of their life • Get physical withdrawal symptoms.

  9. Help and Advice • If you are concerned you can call FRANK on 0800776600 24 hours a day for friendly confidential advice • Or got to talktofrank.com

More Related