Drug-induced psychosis is a break from reality triggered by drugs. Someone in it may hear voices or see things that are not there, and hold fixed beliefs that cannot be true. For most people it clears within days to a few weeks of stopping the substance. While it lasts it is a real medical emergency, […]
Dagga refers to the dry material harvested from the Cannabis Indica or Cannabis Sativa plant that is usually smoked but can be consumed in a number of other ways. The active ingredient, THC, causes a high as well as a number of short- and long-term consequences. 10 Facts About Dagga 1. Dagga is addictive Statistics […]
Weed in South Africa is decriminalised for private adult use. Selling and public smoking are still criminal offences under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, 2024. Cannabis is also the substance most often listed at admission in local rehab facilities. The facts below cover what counts as legal, how the market works on the ground […]
Marijuana can affect your sex life, and the brains of teens and is addictive to one in 10 people who use it. Read on to understand why smoking weed may impact us in these ways as well as for an in-depth look at seven other interesting facts about cannabis you might not know. Marijuana refers […]
Marijuana addiction is more common than you think, in this post, we break down what it is, how it’s used, the side effects of short-term and long-term use, withdrawal, and treatment. What is marijuana? Marijuana refers to the dried material harvested from the Cannabis Indica or Cannabis Sativa plant. The main psychoactive (mind altering) chemical […]