How does cannabis make you feel?

People can experience cannabis differently due to a range of factors. Some people may feel happy or relaxed after using cannabis, while others may feel anxious, tense, fearful, and confused. Some factors that may influence how you experience cannabis include: how much...

Why do people use cannabis?

Cannabis is a commonly used drug in Canada and is used recreationally or for its therapeutic effects. In 2017, 4.4 million (15 per cent) of Canadians reported having used cannabis in the past-year. Of that population, 37 per cent (or 1.6 million) said they used...

What is cannabis?

Cannabis refers to any product of the cannabis plant. Other common names include marijuana, weed, and pot among others. Cannabis contains more than 100 chemicals called cannabinoids. THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main psychoactive chemical that produces...