Pro Marijuana

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Marijuana is a substance that has become very much a part of American culture. Nearly 65 million Americans have either used it occasionally or regularly. The word “marijuana” means many different things. Its definition is that it is the dried leaves and flowering tops of the pistillate hemp plant that yields THC. It is a natural substance that has been grown for thousands of years for many different purposes. It is also referred to as cannabis-sativa. It is one of the most commonly used drugs in the world, following caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol in popularity. In the United States, where it is usually smoked, it also has been called weed, grass, pot, or reefer.
The word marijuana means different things to different people. To doctors and pharmacists, it means a medication that can be used to treat pain and ease sickness. To police officers, it means an illegal substance that alters a person’s mood, feelings, and personality. To the average marijuana smoker, it means a pleasurable drug, which gives effects of euphoria.
Now let’s talk about the effects of marijuana and how it works. The effects of marijuana vary with its strength and dosage and with the state of mind of the user. Typically, small doses result in a feeling of well-being. The “high” lasts two to three hours, but additional effects on motor control last much longer. The primary active component of marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is a physiologically active chemical (C21H30O2) from hemp plant resin that is the chief intoxicant in marijuana. It is basically the component that makes you “high”.
Why is marijuana illegal? This is some of the answers I have come up with by researching, it’s a gateway drug, it weakens the immune system, it causes lung disease, it causes birth defects, it causes brain damage, it is addictive, it decreases the drive to excel and succeed, and it is a main cause of car accidents. WELL I HATE T...