Can someone help with some terminology please

red_devil

What is weed? is it another name for cannabis and is it legal to smoke it please?

Im not asking cos I want to do it btw;)

sidefx

Yes it is.

And no it isn't legal to smoke.

[Deleted User]

Yes, it's another name for it. No, it's not legal in the UK

LISSILEIGH

Cannabis laws have changed recently, and it has been reclassified. It is now a Class B drug so it remains illegal to sell, possess, or allow the use of cannabis in your own home, but the police can deal with it, at their discretion, with a caution.
In addition, especially if you've been taking it for a while now, you might want to find out more about the effects and risks of taking cannabis. Cannabis comes in different forms and is taken different ways and each of these can lead to a range in intensity of effects and risks.

Class B

• Amphetamines (speed), barbiturates, cannabis, codeine. This class also includes the following less common substances: dexamphetamine, dihydrocodeine (DF0118), methaqualone, methylphenidate hydrochloride (Ritalin), phenmetrazine (Filon);
• Maximum penalties: five years in prison and/or a fine for possession, 14 years in prison and/or a fine for possession with intent to supply.

astonsmummy

Yes and No.

nervousftb_3

yep, weed is illegal, and is another name for cannabis. generally, 'weed' is the raw form of the cannabis plant (ie. green and leafy) whereas when people refer to cannabis they often mean the resin form which comes in blocks. both can be smoked, and both are equally illegal!

red_devil

My son says on his facebook he likes smoking it. I think there are a few pics of him as well.

H does not live with me. I have to say it really annoys me as I am anti this type of thing!

astonsmummy

OP why do you want to know?

richardw

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2419713.stm

astonsmummy

red_devil wrote: »

My son says on his facebook he likes smoking it. I think there are a few pics of him as well.

H does not live with me. I have to say it really annoys me as I am anti this type of thing!

sorry cross posted.

ameliarate

red_devil wrote: »

My son says on his facebook he likes smoking it. I think there are a few pics of him as well.

H does not live with me. I have to say it really annoys me as I am anti this type of thing!

I am not on facebook, but this is the third "mention" of it this week that makes me so glad I am not. I don't think parents and kids should look at each others facebook thingys.