Cannabinoid receptor

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…

Marijuana, makes a great impact on the world, yet it’s still illegal. The use of medical marijuana should be legalized in all 50 states. Marijuana has been used for many different things and has saved the lives of so many people, if not it has helped ease the pain and improve the quality of life. In many cases people have died because doctors don’t know what’s going on or what to do about the patient. For instance, this case in Baltimore (The Baltimore sun, February 01, 2010), a little boy died…

The debate over the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes has been around for a very long time. Many people believe that medical marijuana and medical cannabis are substances that effects users very beneficially and play a significant role in treating certain diseases and illnesses. Along with this view, there is also the opposing view which looks at the negative adverse effects of medical marijuana and medical cannabis on users and the immediate legalization of this…

The legalization of marijuana has been a frequently debated topic all over the world with many countries legalizing marijuana usage. However, marijuana use and cultivation is illegal in Canada, except for patients who can use medicinal marijuana if they are approved under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations (Health Canada, 2014). The risk of marijuana legalization to adolescents is more than it is a risk to adults, even if the legalization comes with an age limit like Centre for Addiction…

Have you ever heard of someone dying or overdosing from marijuana? No, because no one has ever died or overdosed from marijuana. When it comes to smoking cigarettes and tobacco, more than 480,000 deaths occur per year and; around 88,000 deaths per year due to alcohol. Yet cigarettes, tobacco, and alcohol are legal and marijuana is not (Smoking & Tobacco Use). I support the legalization of marijuana for several reasons. Marijuana is not harmful; it does not cause cancer and does not lead to…

Research studies also shows that about 9 percent of marijuana users become addicted. Tetrahydrocannabinol also known as "THC" is the main ingredient found in marijuana which is why it can become so addicting to certain people. When paired with cannabinoid receptors The THC in marijuana is able to send signals to the brain that can cause increase in apatite, pain reduction, and…

Legalizing drugs is a proposal currently in which you wish to change the laws that prohibit the consumption and production of drugs. This argument is based mostly on the right of every person to choose how you want to take life, including the state's obligation to respect the decision of the citizen on substances that decide to use, but also taken as a way to eradicate related to drug trafficking mafias. Marijuana is a generic term used to refer to Cannabis sativa, herbaceous plant with…

The“Marijuana” is an ancient plant which is known to have been used long before it was recorded by man as early as 6000 B.C, by the ancient Chinese when the seeds of the plant were used as food. It is believed that the word Marijuana came from the Portuguese word marigu-ana, which means "intoxicant”. And some believed that it was originated from Mexican Spanish, which means ‘To get high’ or ‘Prisoner’ (Martin booth, Wikipedia, 2014). Marijuana is also known by other words such as “cannabis, weed…

Throughout the last 80 years, marijuana has been one of the most prominent topics that Americans have ever encountered politically and socially. Millions of people across the country incessantly debate on whether marijuana should be legalized or whether it should not be. According to Governing (2015), four states came to an agreement and legalized marijuana – Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska for recreational use. Other states have legalized marijuana as well, but for medical purposes…

Marijuana is a plant that can be harvested and dried then smoked. Marijuana can also be ground up and put into to food, these treats are called edibles and can take much longer for the effects to kick in, but the effects last longer. When smoked, Marijuana can take only a few seconds to a few minutes to feel the effects but the “high” doesn’t last as long as the edibles. Marijuana has a lot of benefits and beneficial effects on people, some medical and some non-medical. Marijuana can keep you…