The most common illicit drug used around the globe is Ganja. Practice of marijuana smoking is increasing in India since last decade because of it is less expensive than other abusive drugs and certainly by the influence of social media and television. This drug is widespread among teenagers. It is easily available on the streets because of low price and soft attitude of law enforcment agencies toward this drug. The main psycho-active chemical in Ganja is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which is found in resin of the marijuana plant. Smoking marijuana is the gateway to all other drugs.
Signs of addiction
- Red, blurry eyes.
- Constant mucus filled cough.
- Dry mouth.
- Hunger.
- Slow reaction time, poor coordination.
- Anxiety and paranoia.
Long term effects
- Poor performance in school, college, workplace
- IQ reduction of user.
- Seeing and hearing things which are not present.
- Schizophrenia.
- Potential to become user of other illicit drugs.