FAQ

The terms marijuana or cannabis refers to all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L. Whether it’s the seeds, resin extracted from any part of such plant, or any compound, salt, mixture derived from it or its seeds or resin – everything is termed as marijuana.

While the term “Medical Marijuana” or “Medical Cannabis” means the usage of marijuana/cannabis plant or its extracts for treating a disease or pain. However, the use of this term is controversial in the United States as FDA (the U.S. Food and Drug Administration) has not approved the marijuana plant as legal, and its efficiency for medicinal use is still disputed.

No, medical marijuana is not a kind of medication. It’s a substance that is used for treating certain diseases and relieving pain. Medical marijuana refers to treating diseases or symptoms by utilizing the unprocessed marijuana plant or its extracts. Neither the unprocessed plant nor its extracts are medication. Though, it contains substances (i.e. cannabinoids) that have the medicinal power against fighting the diseases, pains, etc.

Here are some of the signs that may confirm that you are addicted to marijuana. They include:

• Unable to quit marijuana even after trying.
• Giving up on important events or activities with friends and family in favor of using marijuana.
• Being unable to stop yourself from using marijuana at places where it can cause problems i.e. at home, school, or work.

Compared to marijuana users who are not addicted, people who are addicted to it have a higher risk of the negative consequences of using the drug i.e. issues related to attention, memory, and learning.

A fatal marijuana overdose is unlikely but it doesn’t mean it’s harmless. Using too much marijuana can be harmful and may lead to serious problems like fast heart rate, extreme confusion, anxiety, high blood pressure, severe nausea, paranoia, panic attacks, delusions or hallucinations, etc. In many cases, these reactions can lead to unintentional injuries such as suicide commit, or an accident, etc.

People who’re addicted to marijuana and take high doses of it with higher THC content may experience psychosis. Psychosis put an effect on the person’s mind and makes it hard for him to understand the difference between real and unreal. A psychotic effect usually goes away as the reaction of the drug wear off, but memory disturbance can remain. In some people, there are chances of long-lasting psychotic disorders i.e. schizophrenia (a severe mental disorder that affects thoughts, feelings, and behavior), when they become a marijuana addict.