Cannabis consumption

Cannabis consumption refers to the use of cannabis plant matter or derivative products to induce psychoactive and physiological effects. The principal psychoactive constituent in cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabis can be consumed in various ways, such as smoking or vaporizing the dried flowers and leaves, ingesting edible products containing activated cannabinoids, or other consumption methods.

The effects of cannabis consumption can include euphoria, relaxation, increased appetite, impairment of short-term memory and motor skills, dry mouth, and red eyes. Long-term effects may include addiction and respiratory issues in smokers. Cannabis remains an illegal substance in many countries and jurisdictions, while others have decriminalized possession of small quantities and some have established legal, regulated markets for recreational or medical use.

Methods of Cannabis Consumption

• Inhalation: Sebsi, joints, blunts, bongs, pipes
• Smoking: Historical variations, preparation, immediate effects
• Vaporization: Heating herbal cannabis, lower toxic chemicals, portable options
• Ingestion: Decarboxylation, popular edibles, psychoactive effects
• Drink: Green Dragon, cannabis tea, traditional infused drinks

Cannabis Legalization

• U.S.: Marihuana Tax Act, legal history timeline, major reforms
• Worldwide: Canada’s Cannabis Act, Germany’s control bill, UK and Uruguay laws
• Treaty law: Rescheduling in 2020, legal cases like Gonzales v. Raich

Cannabis and the Brain

• Research articles in Brain journal and Oxford Journals
• Focus on brain effects, DOI: 10.1093/brain/awg143, PMID12764049

Cannabis Consumption Analysis

• Patterns, health effects, recreational vs. medicinal use
• Societal impacts, legalization trends

Cannabis in Medicine

• Therapeutic benefits, medical research on cannabinoids and pain management
• Legalization for medical purposes, regulatory challenges

Cannabis consumption Data Sources