Is a drug that is extracted from the plant Cannabis sativa, resin was removed, leaves, stems, flowers and consumed illegal drugs are produced throughout the world, hashish and marijuana. These preparations are consumed smoked in a cigarette that goes by many names among adolescents: joint, spliff, peta, joint. Less commonly smoked in pipes or consumed directly, the effects may last two to three hours.

Its main asset is known as the HTC (tetrahydrocannabinol) has an active life within an organism than a week, indicating that is not removed quickly from the body and if you smoke each week, the substance accumulates in the brain causing severe damage .

Consuming cannabis may feel a pleasurable effect that large doses can be transformed into anxiety disorders and produces the “cannabis drunkenness,” featuring dry mouth, eye redness, tachycardia, uncoordinated movements, uncontrolled laughter and drowsiness.

Symptoms of cannabis abuse and dependence are: abandonment of non-consumers group of friends, lack of interest in activities unrelated to consumption, compulsive use and concern about cannabis have problems, school or work performance.

Addiction to alcohol, cannabis, cocaine and synthetic drugs is a problem facing society, understand their effects and help in preventing damage.

Drug use affects consumers, families, friends, coworkers. It is a problem that concerns the whole society. Although there are civil associations and NGOs to prevent and detect the problem, emphasis should be placed on the information to the public about the types of drugs, their myths, effects, and above all, how to prevent consumption.

Currently there are assistance programs that focus on prevention and awareness of society in the use of drugs, besides that it has sought to improve the system to diagnose and treat the problem in its infancy. As he advanced at the same time society is changing and what was for criminals and outcasts, as the drug, now linked with the culture of leisure and fun.

It has also sought to lower the damage on people who drink or are in the process of rehabilitation and to reintegrate into society and the workplace. However, although there are control and prevention measures, the society must not lower our guard.

It is known in advance that the drug problem will not be eradicated entirely, but with help and good information anyone may face situations that directly affect him or his family and even friends.

The Ministry of Health of the Government of Spain published the guide entitled, Drug. A compendium of facts, myths, effects, types, risks, abuse, abuse and dependence to such substances to provide relevant information to society on consumption, the effects and consequences. In this way parents can detect early drug use by their children, what are the warning signs and what to do if you suspect substance abuse.