For many years, marijuana has been perceived by society as a harmful gateway drug. Masses believe this substance to be the path to hardcore drugs such as cocaine, opium, LSD, heroine, and methamphetamine. In addition, there is a view that the substance is highly addictive, however, smoking marijuana can be stopped suddenly without any resulting mental or physical distress in comparison to that of alcohol and tobacco products. “There is no withdrawal sickness and no ineradicable craving for the drug. The drug is used occasionally for the pleasure the user finds in it, a relatively casual kind of behavior in comparison with that connected with the use of addicting drugs.” (Gimlin). Also, marijuana use is viewed as a correlation to crime, however,
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Stating that those connected with marijuana consumption project “an image of a calm, sensible, solitary figure, soft-spoken and personable.” (Gimlin). Cannabis, more commonly known as marijuana has been used for decades to treat a plethora of conditions. This substance is composed of over 400 compounds, however, the most active component is Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, THC. THC binds to CB1 cannabinoid receptors that are found in the brain. These cannabinoid receptors possess the ability to switch off many cellular processes in the body. This is the factor that causes the “high” effect one has when consuming marijuana. The CB1 cannabinoid receptors that are found in various portions of the brain, influences one by effecting their thinking, body coordination, sensory and time perception pleasure, memory, and concentration. …show more content…
However, this can be regulated by drug tests, and those that do not require drug tests should expect employees to come to work in a sober state. Alcohol is legal, yet individuals do not go to work intoxicated, therefore, those consuming marijuana are expected the same behavior. Furthermore, it is a common misconception that marijuana is bad for you and causes negative health effects, however, it is known to have many medicinal benefits. Alcohol and tobacco are both known to have many negative health benefits, yet are legal and easily acquirable. In addition, it is believed that legalizing the drug will cause a decrease in employment for those enforcing the drug. Nevertheless, there are still a plethora of more hardcore drugs that need to be enforced including: methamphetamine, cocaine, and
Stating that those connected with marijuana consumption project “an image of a calm, sensible, solitary figure, soft-spoken and personable.” (Gimlin). Cannabis, more commonly known as marijuana has been used for decades to treat a plethora of conditions. This substance is composed of over 400 compounds, however, the most active component is Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, THC. THC binds to CB1 cannabinoid receptors that are found in the brain. These cannabinoid receptors possess the ability to switch off many cellular processes in the body. This is the factor that causes the “high” effect one has when consuming marijuana. The CB1 cannabinoid receptors that are found in various portions of the brain, influences one by effecting their thinking, body coordination, sensory and time perception pleasure, memory, and concentration. …show more content…
However, this can be regulated by drug tests, and those that do not require drug tests should expect employees to come to work in a sober state. Alcohol is legal, yet individuals do not go to work intoxicated, therefore, those consuming marijuana are expected the same behavior. Furthermore, it is a common misconception that marijuana is bad for you and causes negative health effects, however, it is known to have many medicinal benefits. Alcohol and tobacco are both known to have many negative health benefits, yet are legal and easily acquirable. In addition, it is believed that legalizing the drug will cause a decrease in employment for those enforcing the drug. Nevertheless, there are still a plethora of more hardcore drugs that need to be enforced including: methamphetamine, cocaine, and