Marijuana is a drug from the dried leaves and flowering tops of a plot called hemp. The scientific name is cannabis Styx. A chemical found in the plant is what is responsible for most of marijuana's psychological effects. This chemical acts on several parts of the brain, including the following; memory, concentration, perception, and movement. Medical research has shown that when a person inhales marijuana smoke, 2,000 …show more content…
Marijuana is the most widely abused drugs in the nation among youth and adults. More teens will use the drug because they believe it is safe. Black market sales and the diversions would increase. It will be easier to access marijuana, and it will be cheaper to buy. Marijuana users have a higher risk of cancer than cigarette smokers. If medical marijuana becomes available for adults who qualify to use it, it is more than likely that black market sales will heavily target their remaining market, our youth. It will soon be diverted for recreational abuse. The mass marketing of marijuana would launch and become very popular. Restrictions would expand and would not apply to marijuana. The ads would start promoting marijuana