1. Home
  2. Publications & Resources
  3. Publications
  4. Cannabis/Marijuana
Print this page Reduce font size Increase font size

Cannabis/Marijuana

Summary

Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in Australia. It is made from the dried flowers and leaves of a plant called Cannabis Sativa. Other names for marijuana are cannabis, grass, mull, pot, dope and yarndi.


This fact sheet has information on how the drug is used, effects of the drug, mixing with other drugs, tolerance and dependence, withdrawal, overdose, pregnancy, the law and driving.

File link: Cannabis/Marijuana
File size: 357Kb
Type: Factsheet
Date of Publication: 01 June 2011
Author Branch: Drug & Alcohol Office
SHPN: 110111

Cannabis/Marijuana

Related links


Print this page Reduce font size Increase font size

This web page and associated publication are managed and authorised by Drug & Alcohol Office of Mental Health & Drug & Alcohol Office of the NSW Department of Health. Last updated: 2 June, 2011