What are the long-term effects of taking cannabis?
Smoking cannabis over a long period of time can lead to health problems such as lung cancer, heart disease and bronchitis. Like cigarette smokers, many users find cannabis hard to quit, especially if they mix it with tobacco. A new report warns that cannabis is becoming more powerful and can lead to long term health problems. Scientists believe that cannabis can have a serious effect on mental health. They say cannabis can provoke negative mood changes and weaken the immune system. Scientists also say that cannabis is 5 times more damaging to the lungs than cigarettes. However, the long term health risks may not be fully understood for 10-20 years. What class drug is cannabis? The Government reclassified cannabis from a Class B to a Class C drug on 29th January 2004 across the United Kingdom. It is illegal to have, give away or deal in Class C drugs, and to grow cannabis plants. The maximun penalty for possesion is 2 years in jail plus an unlimited fine. The maximum penalty for supplyi
