Header: OCR Citezenship Studies Short Course
Coursework B - Should the use of Cannabis be Legalised?
Background Information
Cannabis is a natrual substance which is formed from the 'Cannabis Sativa' plant commonly known as 'weed'.
It's most common form comes in the form of a solid lump also known as 'resin'. Other forms include Stalks,
Seeds and oil. cannabis can be either rolled with special paper to make a Joint or a Spliff which can be
smoked. It can be used in a special pipe called a 'Bong' or it can be cooked and eaten as Hash. cannabis
comes in different strengths, It's strongest form is known as 'Skunk'. It is illegal to produce, posses or
supply cannabis. It is seen as a minor offence because cannabis is a class C drug due to it's declassification
in the spring of 2002 but cannabis Oil remains a class A drug. Cannabis is not physically addictive but it can
carry a mental addiction. Only a minority of users can become dependant on the drug.
It's effects on the user can sometimes differ depending on how much has been taken. The most common
effects consist of making the user relaxed and more talkative. It hightens the senses especially when it
comes to Colour, Music and Taste. When Hash is cooked and eaten, the effects are multiplied and harder to
control. Instead of making the user feel relaxed it can make the user tired and bring on cravings for foods,
mainly snack foods. This after effect is called 'The Munchies'
The risks to the user can sometimes also vary, smoking cannabis can affect the users short-term memory
and it hampers the ability to concentrate on certain things. It also affects users co-ordination which makes it
almost impossible to drive or operate heavy machinery. Heavy use of cannabis can make users feel paranoid
Coursework B - Should the use of Cannabis be Legalised?
Background Information
Cannabis is a natrual substance which is formed from the 'Cannabis Sativa' plant commonly known as 'weed'.
It's most common form comes in the form of a solid lump also known as 'resin'. Other forms include Stalks,
Seeds and oil. cannabis can be either rolled with special paper to make a Joint or a Spliff which can be
smoked. It can be used in a special pipe called a 'Bong' or it can be cooked and eaten as Hash. cannabis
comes in different strengths, It's strongest form is known as 'Skunk'. It is illegal to produce, posses or
supply cannabis. It is seen as a minor offence because cannabis is a class C drug due to it's declassification
in the spring of 2002 but cannabis Oil remains a class A drug. Cannabis is not physically addictive but it can
carry a mental addiction. Only a minority of users can become dependant on the drug.
It's effects on the user can sometimes differ depending on how much has been taken. The most common
effects consist of making the user relaxed and more talkative. It hightens the senses especially when it
comes to Colour, Music and Taste. When Hash is cooked and eaten, the effects are multiplied and harder to
control. Instead of making the user feel relaxed it can make the user tired and bring on cravings for foods,
mainly snack foods. This after effect is called 'The Munchies'
The risks to the user can sometimes also vary, smoking cannabis can affect the users short-term memory
and it hampers the ability to concentrate on certain things. It also affects users co-ordination which makes it
almost impossible to drive or operate heavy machinery. Heavy use of cannabis can make users feel paranoid