Understanding Cannabis

Smoking weed does not automatically disqualify you from donating plasma unless you are under the influence at the time of blood donation.

Marijuana use can cause bad breath (halitosis), and this is due to THC in cannabis reducing saliva production and drying out the mouth.

Cannabis affects emotions differently depending on dosage and usage. Mental health effects range from anxiety relief to increased depression risk.

Marijuana may cause aggression in some people, with factors like dosage and predispositions potentially playing a role.

Cannabis does not contain nicotine. Nicotine is more commonly found in plants belonging to the nightshade family, such as tobacco.

There is some evidence suggesting that THC-rich cannabis can induce heart palpitations, but nothing definitive as of yet.