Cannabis (AKA marijuana, pot, dope, grass, weed) is the most commonly used illegal drug in Australia. It is available in all communities so it is important that students have the facts about this drug.
Cannabis is a depressant, which means it slows down messages between your brain and body. It also comes in a synthetic form (Kronic, Skunk, Purple Haze), which may be more harmful than real cannabis.
There is a myth that using cannabis is pretty harmless, but in fact use of any drug always carries some risk. In particular, young people who use cannabis can make existing mental health problems worse, and increase the risk of developing conditions such as psychosis.
If you would like to access information on this topic for yourself or a friend, please see a member of our Wellbeing team. Alternatively, you can access information at:
http://headspace.org.au/young-people/understanding-cannabis-for-young-people/
http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/drug-facts/cannabis
I your cannabis use is
starting to affect things that
matter, like your mental
health, wellbeing or your
friendships, it can be a good
idea to talk to someone
about your options, such as
different ways to reduce or
stop your use. Whatever you
decide, headspace can help.
