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What will happen if you eat that hash truffle?

Drugs and drink

Cannabis

Just because you're at a festival it doesn't mean it's legal. Know the effects, risks and law before you go.

The effects:

  • Getting 'stoned' on cannabis makes most users relaxed, talkative and sometimes giggly;
  • Heightens the senses, especially when it comes to colours, taste, and music;
  • Cooking and eating hash makes the effects more intense and harder to control;
  • Can also leave people feeling tired and lacking energy;
  • May bring on cravings (aka 'the munchies') for certain foods.

The risks:

  • Affects short-term memory and ability to concentrate well;
  • Getting 'stoned' affects co-ordination, increasing the risk of accidents;
  • Impairs driving skills, so never get in a car with someone who is stoned;
  • It can make users paranoid and anxious, depending on their mood and situation;
  • Smoking cannabis over a long period of time may increase the risk of respiratory disorders, including lung cancer;
  • Many regular users find cannabis hard to quit;
  • There is some evidence to suggest a link between cannabis and psychotic illness

The law:

  • Cannabis is a Class C drug. Cannabis oil is a Class A drug;
  • If you're caught growing cannabis in your home you will be arrested and prosecuted. You may also be charged with 'intent to supply', which carries the same penalties as dealing (a maximum of 14 years in prison);
  • Blatant smoking in public may also lead to arrest.

If you're planning to take cannabis:

  • High doses can cause mild hallucinations and sensory distortions;
  • Mixing alcohol with a high dose of cannabis may cause nausea and vomiting;
  • Heavy use of cannabis over a long period of time can lead to users relying on the drug as a way of relaxing or being sociable.

Related terms:

  • Airfix - a suggestion from an impatient smoker to another that he has been in possession of the joint too long, as if it were stuck to his fingers with glue;
  • Caned - how you feel if you've been smoking too much. This can also refer to the finishing of a joint;
  • Monged - the result of several hours of steady smoking, characterised by inability to move from the sofa;
  • Munchies - intense bursts of hunger after smoking weed, usually resulting in a trip to the 24-hour shop for crisps and chocolate;
  • Whitey - refers to the pale skin and unconscious mental state of someone who has smoked too much dope.