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From National Institute on Drug Abuse, for About.com

Updated: November 24, 2003

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Category: Cannabinoids.
Commercial and Street Names: Blunt, dope, ganja, grass, herb, joints, Mary Jane, pot, reefer, sinsemilla, skunk, weed.
How Administered: Swallowed, smoked.
Intoxication Effects and Potential Health Consequences: Euphoria, slowed thinking and reaction time, confusion, impaired balance and coordination; cough, frequent respiratory infections; impaired memory and learning; increased heart rate, anxiety; panic attacks; tolerance, addiction.

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