Abstract
Objective: to evaluate the knowledge of the university population about the pharmacological use of Cannabis sativa. Method: A questionnaire about the plant was used for the university population through the Google forms application. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: The survey showed that more than 50% of those surveyed already used some type of drug and 20% of them have already used marijuana. Of those interviewed, 67% and 61% answered that they knew the plant and its importance, and 33%, 39% answered no, respectively. 63% are aware of some pathology treated by Cannabis and 37% do not. Only 15% said that the drug acts directly on the CNS, disagreeing with the majority (75%). About 40% of respondents say marijuana is a light drug and 58% said no. An average 77% of college students think the plant causes addiction / withdrawal. Disagreeing with others. 80% believe that the drug causes depressive disorders / psychological disorders. Conclusion: Based on the research data, it is concluded that university students still lack knowledge regarding the pharmacological actions of Cannabis sativa, since only superficial knowledge about its use was observed.