Cannabis

Cannabis is usually smoked although some people put it in food such as cakes or brownies.

The effects of cannabis can be feeling chilled out, happy and relaxed. In some cases, it can make you hallucinate so you may see, hear or feel things in a different way to normal.

People often think that it is safe because it’s natural, however there are risks associated with the use of any kind of drug.

This drug effects how your brain works. It can make you feel very anxious and even paranoid, it can make it difficult for you to concentrate and learn, make your memory worse and make you feel less motivated.

Tobacco and cannabis have both been linked to lung diseases like tuberculosis and lung cancer.

Using it has also been linked, in some people, to serious, long-term mental health problems including depression, anxiety and psychosis.

Further information & services at http://www.drugs.ie/drugtypes/drug/cannabis
or from the drugs helpline: Freefone 1800 459 459

The MPOWER team of peer sexual health outreach workers offer information, support and resources relating to HIV, STIs and other sexual health & wellbeing needs. The team is available to speak to you by phone, email, WhatsApp, and Zoom. Visit MPOWER‘s new Chemsex resource: Sex Party First Aid Guide.

Phone 01-8733799 and ask for the MPOWER Team (Mon-Fri 10am – 5pm)
WhatsApp: 086 065 7212 (Davy), 086 600 2996 (Mark), 089 229 1869 (Diego)
083 173 8233 – Andrew Shannon, Chemsex Project Coordinator.
Email: mpower@hivireland.ie
Website: https://mpower.hivireland.ie