Elsewhere, marijuana law is either decriminalized, ignored, or convoluted. But Washington and Colorado have now completely legalized the possession and use of marijuana for all adults and all purposes. The substance is still illegal for use according to the Federal Law, and cannot be used legally by anyone under the age of 21. Many people don’t know that Marijuana can be …show more content…
Our bodies actually make chemicals very similar to THC, which are used in normal brain function and development. THC co-opts these natural pathways to produce most of its effects. When the receptors interact with THC (from the pot) you get a happy vibe rushing throughout your body, due to the chemical reaction - airgo, the happy …show more content…
He claims that Marijuana is extremely addictive, which when you think about it, everything has the potential to be addictive. He also talks about how children are being exposed to it - in places where it’s banned, the child will just have to come up with sneakier ways to retrieve the substance; If you’re deprived of something, it’s proven that you’ll just crave it more. Hawkins also states that it’s dangerous for your mental health, which we’ve discussed above, isn’t entirely true. It’s only a true fact if you abuse the drug. The man keeps talking about how Marijuana is worse for you than a cigarette - this is obviously without looking at the health benefits of