Hispanic/Latino Drug Information Sites, Specific Drugs, Marijuana

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Specific Drugs -- Marijuana

Marijuana is a powerful drug made from cannabis sativa -- commonly known as the hemp plant -- that is smoked for its intoxicating effects. The primary active ingredient in marijuana is delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and it is this complex chemical that produces most of the psychoactive (mind-altering) reactions experienced by marijuana users. The level of THC determines the potency of the drug. This level can range from 0.01 to 10 percent, the latter being 1,000 times more potent than the former. Most often, marijuana is prepared using the dried flowers and leaves of the hemp plant. Other related drugs made from the hemp plant are hashish, made from the plant resin, and hash oil, which is made from an oily extract of either hashish or marijuana. These drugs usually are smoked in cigarettes ("joints") or pipes, or they are baked into brownies or cookies. Common slang terms for marijuana include "grass," "weed," "pot," and "dope."

--Courtesy of the Indiana Prevention Resource Center, Indiana University; Photo from LaAntidroga.com.

Web Sites and Other Resources in Spanish or Portuguese

	The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign. La Antidroga.com. Spanish
	National Library of Medicine. Medline Plus. Health Topics. Trusted Health Information for You. Información de Salud para Usted. Escoge "Temas de Salud." "M." "Marijuana - Marijuana Abuse." English/Spanishs
	NIDA. Información sobre la marihuana. Spanish
	NIDA. La Marihuana: Lo que los padres deben saber. Spanish
	NIDA. La Marihuana: Información para los adolescentes. Spanish
	NIDA INFOFAX. Marihuana. Spanish

Marijuana Information for the General Public on Government and National Health Organization Websites

	ONDCP. Media Campaign. Marijuana Prevention Initiative. English
	ONDCP. Media Campaign. Marijuana Prevention Initiative. Marijuana and Teens: Fact Sheet. English
	ONDCP. Freevibe.com For adolescents and Parents. Includes Marijuana Risks Parents' Guide from the Marijuana Awareness Kit. English
	ONDCP. Drug Facts. Select Marijuana. English
	NIDA. Facts about Marijuana. English
	NIDA. Marijuana --Facts for Teens. English
	NIDA. Marijuana -- Facts Parents Need to Know. English
	National Youth AntiDrug Media Campaign. Parent: The Antidrug. Drugs. Marijuana. English
	DEA. Drug Descriptions. Marijuana/Cannabis. English
	ONDCP. Facts & Figures: Marijuana. English
	Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Enter Main Site. Drug Resources. Marijuana. English

Marijuana Information for the General Public on Other Websites

	Marijuana Anonymous World Services
	CSAP. Tips for Teens: The Truth About Marijuana

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