WEED: HAPPY 4: 20 DAY

     In the spirit of 4:20, we would be talking about everything you need to know about weed and how you can smoke without getting hurt or loosing your mind.

     “Hey hood man you got some mary”? or you hear “badman make we go pray now”,you're not far from a stoner or group of selfless calm individuals under the influence of grace and wisdom. 80% of Nigerian parents were preachers of this gospel in a wrong perspective and that has kept some of us in fear of beholding the Holy stick of Juana, but a good number has tried to break and visit the Holy land, many with good stories and some never returned and have stories of regret and swear words of never going back.
       Today, we'd be talking about everything you need to know before visiting the Holy Temple of Mary J.There are different types of weed or marijuana.“Marijuana” refers to the dried stems, leaves or flowers of the plant “Cannabis”. The main active ingredient in weed is the chemical Δ-9-tetrahydrocanabinol ,or simply "THC".  It has physcoactive effects which can altermoods, alertness and cognitive functioning. Canabidol or CBD is also a large component of weed plant and has relaxation effects that does not have the psychoactive effects of THC. CBD can be used to relieve pain. The strongest types of weed tend to have a high ratio of THC to CBD, meaning there is alot of THC and less of CBD.

     Types of Weed and effects

The two major types of weed comes from two different species of the cannabis plant.
1)Cannabis Indica
 2)Cannabis Sativa

 The types of weed vary based on the effects they have on a person or the type of high they give. The third one, Cannabis Rudralis, not common among dealers in Lagos and has also been used to make weed. It has lower level if THC and is mostly used for medicinal marijuana.

1) Indica

    The origin is believed to come from the Hindu “Kush" region close to Afganistan. Anyone who knows anything Marijuana knows that kush there is really strong weed. It tends to be shorter and have the appearance of a bush. The leaves are darker and rounder than Sativa plant. The buds grows in caps and it produces a large amounts of THC and low levels of CBD, it is strong weed and very relaxing or sedating, sometimes you just want to pass out on the floor. It is advised to be smoked at night before going to bed. Some of the epic names given to top flavour include Purple haze, Granddaddy purple etc. 

2) Sativa

Unlike Cannabis Indica, Cannabis Sativa alternative has energizing effects which is why is advised to be smoked in the morning or afternoon. This strain of marijuana is used primarily for depression and exhaustion. The effects of Sativa in the body are said to be uplifting and allows you to bring your creative demons out. Also medicinally,it can treat ADD and mood disorders. Some of the popular flavour under Sativa include sour diesel, Jack heter and Lemon haze. 

3) Hybrid.
Hybrid strains are made by cross germinating the seeds of the two common strains of cannabis in an attempt to produce both. Most strains commonly grown today are hybrids rather than pure Indica or Sativa.

  Mental Effects Of Marijuana
-it can impair memory.
-Ability to think and react is challenged.
-It can lead you to get anxiety and paranoia.
-Mood swings.
-Hallucinations is very possible.

 Countries That Smoke The Most Marijuana.
-Jamaica
-Australia
-Spain
-Canada
-Nigeria
-Italy
-Iceland

Health Benefits.
-Used for glaucoma because marijuana decreases the inner pressure of the eye.
-Marijuana can assist greatly in regards to epilepsy.
-Marijuana is an excellent way to assist those with mood disorders.
-Decreases anxiety, depression, stress and insomnia.

NB: Now you know you need to know but just know this pocket rules

1)Never let anyone force you to dope a strain, smoke when your mind feels free.

2)When you behold the Holy stick, your tolerance level should determine how many puffs you intake. 

3)Come down when you've reached your bustop.

4)As a beginner, don't drag too much you might choke and get uneasy. 

4)Dont do drugs, just smoke weed.

HAPPY 4:20 READERS.