Background In 2014, there were an estimated 246 million (range 162 -324 million) people in the world that have used an illegal drug in the past 12 months. The drugs used include cannabis, opiates (such as heroin), cocaine and amphetamine-type stimulants. Globally, the most common illegal drug used is cannabis. In Nigeria, drug use problems are found throughout the…
What is Cannabis? Cannabis is derived from a plant called Cannabis Sativa. Cannabis is a depressant drug which means it slows down the activity of the central nervous system and the messages going between the brain and the body. Taken in large doses, cannabis can be hallucinogenic and the person may have visions (seeing something) which are not real. The…