Also known as:

Marijuana, Pot, Grass, Joints, Ganja


Description

• Cannabis comes from the hemp plant. The whole plant is dried and compressed into blocks until it looks like dried herbs or tea.

• Cannabis causes a person’s mind to become addicted.

• It contains a chemical that affects one’s mood and the way one sees and hears things. Cannabis affects one’s concentration and memory, hence it weakens the abuser’s ability to learn. Cannabis abusers are likely to move on to stronger and deadlier drugs.


Effects and Dangers

• Inability to concentrate
• Slow reaction
• Distorted thinking and perception
• Poor balance and co-ordination
• Extreme anxiety, depression, confusion and paranoia (irrational fear or suspicion)
• Decline in motivation and drive in long-term users
• Disorientation
• Hallucinations
• Rapid heartbeat
• Depression
• Loss of memory


Withdrawal Symptoms

• Moodiness, irritability, anxiety and tension


Penalties

Possession or consumption of Cannabis:
• Up to 10 years of imprisonment or S$20,000 fine or BOTH

Illegal traffic, import or export of:
• Cannabis of more than 500 grams > DEATH
• Cannabis resin of more than 200 grams > DEATH
• Cannabis mixture of more than 1,000 grams > DEATH