By Dr. Samuel Awosolu
samawosolu@ yahoo.co.uk
A few additional notes on the substance Cannabis.
It is produced from the plant cannabis sativa commonly known as Indian hemp or cannabis indica plant related to nettles and hops plant. They are believed to have originated from the mountainous regions of India and also grow wild in several parts of the world.
The plant contains upwards 400, four hundred chemicals including cannabidolic acid and antibiotic, several other chemical derivatives of the plant can be used for medicinal purposes., Now the author is averse to use of cannabis in any form so kindly know I am not a user or supporter of use of cannabis for even recreational purposes.
The recreational cannabis that comes in many forms weed , Igbo wee- wee, pot, hash, In the United kingdom it is declassified in to a Class B drug from a class A , so only a mis-demeanour will suffice. The use of cannabis and derivatives common amongst street urchins and Motor Park touts.
Cannabis can be smoked, where it is rolled into cigarette form , the joint, can be smoked in a pipe, brewed as a tea like in Jamaica, mixed with food baked with bread,etc.
The main active ingredient is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), One type skunk as it is called contains three times more THC than other forms and usually more potent.
The effects include sedation what is referred to as chilled out,it is a hallucinogen, whereby reality is distorted, the I believe I can fly sort of thing.
Many become talkative, giddy animated makes many nauseated, feel hungry, whilst there are derivatives with medicinal effect, the myriad and complex of the substances contained in cannabis makes its safety difficult to guarantee . There are other risks including damaging ability to concentrate, decreases motivation, reduce inhibitions, paranoia, anxiety and heavy use can lead to PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESSES.
Problems of balance inability to drive , with skunk user’s damage to the heart, blood pressure reduce fertility. The dependence of which can make withdrawal symptoms, terrible cravings agitations mood changes, sleep problems, appetite disturbance. Controversial debates or emotive debates should include all these side effects
Hubbly Bubbly/ Hookah/ Water Pipe
This is also known as narghile or shisha , it is a single multi-stemmed instruments used in the smoking of flavoured tobacco, the smoke is passed through a water basin made of glass before being inhaled .
The origin of hookah is in India and Persia, it has been called hugga in the past.
Generally speaking the causes of oro pharyngeal and oral cancers can be traced to several factors includes the human papiloma virus in association with factors like smoking and ethanol abuse. Tobacco chewing , Areca nut chewing in parts of India.
In summary the recent ban by the governments of Gombe, Federal capital territory and Lagos is a welcome development.
