Being aware of cannabis
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What is cannabis?
Cannabis is a drug that comes from the cannabis sativa plant, that contains the active ingrediant THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). There are three main forms of cannabis: marjuana, hashish and hash oil.
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What does cannabis look like?
The three main types of cannabis all look significantly different from each other. Below is a guide to recognise each types.
Marjuana is the most common form of cannabis, consisting of dried leaves and flowers of the plant.
Hashish (hash) is small blocks of dried cannabis resin, ranging in colour from light brown to nearly black. THC in hashish is higher than marjuana producing stronger effects.
Hash oil is thick, oily golden brown to black liquid extracted from hashish. Hash oil also has a higher THC content compared to marijuana.
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What you can do about cannabis?
Seek help if you are a parent, relative or friend, or a concerned member of the community and need support or information.
Become a DARE representative.
Find out more about the work of Police Education Officers, Youth Aid Officers and Iwi/Pacific Liaison Officers.
