Cannabis is one of the most popular drugs in the UK. But there's no such thing as a typical cannabis user. People from many different backgrounds use it to differing extents – from light, recreational smoking to psychological dependency. There are various levels of cannabis use and abuse, including its medical use, and it can be hard to judge when cannabis becomes a problem.

Cannabis is an illegal drug, and is classified as Class C. Find out what this means, what the penalties are for possession, and read up on the history of cannabis and the law.