CHEM 1004 Lecture Notes - Cannabis In British Columbia, Gateway Drug Theory, Tetrahydrocannabinol

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Most commonly used illicit drug in na. Female plants are more valuable, they last longer. Fibers in stalk (hemp) can be use to make rope, fabric, paper and oil. Potent form of cannabis produced from collecting trichomes from female. Trichomes are the fine outgrowths that produce a sticky resin (thought to be exuded by the plants to trap insects that would feed on it) Chinese referred to it as liberator of sin , delight giver . Hindu called it heavenly guide , grief soother . Bud from female plants grown in bc. Long term use: lowers immune system, damages lungs, lowers mental functions. Fat soluble, therefore stays in the body for long periods of time. Canada is 6th in highest use of mj. Canada laws: <5 plants production, no offence, provided no selling. 6-200 plants: 6 month prison sentence mandatory; up to 14 years for trafficking: trafficking of any drug on or near school grounds: minimum 2 years in jail.