New cannabis information booklet, designed and written to provide basic advice, and raise awareness of physical and mental health issues concerning cannabis for young people.

Cannabis is one of the most widely used illegal drugs in the country. The information in this distinctive booklet gives fundamental harm reduction and awareness advice which includes:

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This leaflet is suitable for cannabis users of all ages who are looking for general advice, help, and information about cannabis.

Clear and accurate harm reduction advice in a familiar 'FAQs' format, about:

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A harm reduction and cannabis awareness booklet for people who are regularly using cannabis or are starting to experiment.

Cannabis is one of the most widely used illegal drugs in the country. The information in this, visually rich booklet, gives fundamental harm reduction and awareness advice including:

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A general information booklet for people who are already using cannabis or are starting to experiment. Cannabis is one of the most widely used illegal drugs in the country. The information in this, visually rich booklet, gives fundamental harm reduction and awareness advice including:

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Cannabis has always been one of the UK's most commonly used illegal drugs. According to the Office for National Statistics report, Drug misuse in England and Wales: year ending March 2020, 7.8% of adults aged 16 to 59 years (around 2.6 million) reported using cannabis Cannabis was also the most common drug used by young adults, 18.7% of those aged 16 to 24 years old (around 1.2 million) had reported using the drug.

With the increasing use of high-strength herbal cannabis and the recent introduction of synthetic cannabinoids, such as Spice, the physical and mental health risks of using cannabis have become more acute. Clear, accurate and credible health information is key to reducing those risks.

This A3 cannabis awareness poster will help people who use or are considering using cannabis consider the associated health risks and consequences.

The poster folds to A5 in size and contains an attention-grabbing image of a marijuana plant on the front. The flip side is designed in a grid format, with each block of copy complemented by colourful illustrations and pictures. 

Information includes the following:

• How it's used
• Physical and mental health risks
• Synthetic cannabinoids
• The law
• How it makes you feel
• Reducing the risks

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These four, A3 drug and alcohol awareness posters combine creative and contemporary design with a simple message and eye-catching visual theme. They deliver an easy-to-understand message involving the potential risks related to using drugs and alcohol. They contain information on:

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This harm-reduction booklet is about spice, a mixture of chemicals called synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) and chopped-up leaves and herbs.

It’s usually smoked and the effects mimic cannabis. There are hundreds of different SCRAs, and they vary in strength and toxicity.

The prevalence of spice is difficult to estimate, but spice-related visits to A&E suggest its use is increasing.In 2018, in England, there were over 30,000 visits to hospital related to synthetic cannabinoid use.

A study published in the journal ‘Addiction’ in 2017 found that people who used synthetic cannabinoids were more likely to have mental health problems and experience adverse health issues.

The effects of spice are felt in seconds, peaking in half an hour and lasting a few hours. Users can feel euphoric, relaxed and drowsy. Spicehas several harmful effects too, including anxiety, paranoia, seizures, psychosis, and, in some cases, can result in overdose and death.

Research conducted by Middlesex University’s Drug and Alcohol Research Centre claims synthetic cannabinoids were involved in nearly half of male prisoner deaths in England and Wales between 2015 and 2020.

This resource includes the following information:

An introduction to spice:

• understand what spice is
• how it's made
• discover the wide variety of SCRAs
• strength and toxicity

Its effects and health issues:

• how spice makes you feel, including euphoric, relaxad, and drowsy
• the harmful effects of spice, such as anxiety, paranoia, seizures, psychosis, and the potential for overdose
• the link between synthetic cannabinoids and mental health

Unpredictable nature and risks:

• how to recognise the unpredictable nature of spice and its potential risks
• learn how to identify warning signs of overdose and addiction
• understand the symtoms of withdrawal and tolerance
• discover practical harm-reduction strategies that include dosage, using in the company of others, prioritising mental health, and seeking professional support

Emergency situations:

• how to respond to distressing behaviour
• recognise symptoms that require immediate medical attention

This resource is an important guide for people who use spice, consider using it, or have concerns about someone affected by spice. It provides clear and concise information about the associated risks and offers practical advice on reducing them.

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East London NHS Foundation Trust

Design and content updated July 2024

Increasingly, cannabisis consumed in herbal rather than resin form. Over the last 30 years, it's been the most used illegal drug in England and Wales. The most recent UK figures (taking us to March 2023) suggest just over 2.6 million adults aged 16 to 59 used cannabis in the last year. The actual figure is probably much higher.

The information in this booklet will help cannabis users understand:

• what herbal cannabis is
• active ingredients and potency/strength of cannabis
• cannabis and mental health
• the warning signs of developing a problem
• reducing the risks
• how to cut down or stop
• cannabis and the law

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