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is illegal are much more different than what you 've been told. Lets first start talking about the history of cannabis also known as weed, most people think cannabis is a new drug but “humans started growing cannabis crops over 8,000 years ago”(Gray, Alic William et al. "Origins of Agriculture." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 29 Sep. 2015. Web). So cannabis isn 't a new thing that we have just started using. Our ancestors grew these plants…

Medical Marijuana a Benefit or a Disadvantage? Have you ever wondered why medical marijuana has not yet been legalized? In our society today, many people come across at least a variety of cannabis smokers in their lives that they refer to as “stoners” or “potheads”. With many different views on the drug that is so commonly known around the world, in America it has become a topic of political discussion. Whether it should of course be legalized due to the popularity of the drug or be kept…

Lori Macintosh Cannabis and its Effects on the Body and Society Introduction Cannabis is the name given to the medical and recreational drug prepared for use from the cannabis plant. Indigenous to Central and South Asia, it is known to have been used by ancient Hindus in India and Nepal thousands of years ago and has an ancient history of being used in rituals. Criminalization of cannabis in various countries began in the early 20th century. Cannabis is currently rated a Class B drug in the UK…

affects how one drives. Most people think that it is okay to smoke marijuana and drive, but they are wrong. After one smokes weed, they loose focus on whatever they are doing, and everything becomes a joke to them. Other negative side effects of smoking marijuana include, problems with memory and learning, distorted perception, difficulty with thinking and problem solving, loss of coordination, increased heart rate, anxiety, and paranoia and panic attacks. More over, marijuana has been known to…

Recently, there has been a push to legalize cannabis for both medicinal and recreational purposes. In order to be informed should this issue come to a vote, citizens should be aware of the effects marijuana can have on the brain. This paper will review empirical studies examining these effects; specifically concerning memory, decision making, attention, impulsivity, and risky sexual behavior. A number of researchers have found a link between cannabis use and impaired decision making. (Source 21)…

Smoking marijuana “provides effective symptomatic relief of pain, muscle spasms, and intraocular pressure” (Russo et al., 2002, p. 49). Even the government believes that marijuana can be a very helpful treatment in several illnesses, as the United States…

Cannabis (marijuana) is one of the most predominantly used prohibited drug in the United States, and like many other drugs that are habitually used, marijuana can lead to dependence. Currently, in the United States, it is estimated that there are 2 to 3 million new annual users of marijuana, and of these new users 10% will become dependent, and unfortunately, two thirds of this population are between 12 and 17 years old (Sofuoglu, Sugarman & Carroll, 2010). Marijuana contains an active…

For a few years now Americans’ have disputed on the legalization of cannabis, also known as marijuana. Recreational cannabis is legal in four states: Oregon, Colorado, Alaska, and Washington state. This November, five states will vote to legalize recreational cannabis: California, Massachusetts, Maine, Arizona, and Nevada. We’ve heard all the research and the majority of adults…

Who's ever tried smoking marijuana or want to know what it is like to smoke and get high? There are four states that have legalized marijuana for recreational and for medical use. There are fourteen states overall that have just recently legalized medical use.Marijuana should be legalized in the United States because it will save taxpayers money, Reduce drug related crimes, and relieve the suffering of many terminally There are many kinds of marijuana that helps with some of the worst diseases.…

relieve nausea and stimulate their appetite. Other research has also shown that marijuana can slow down the spread of Alzheimer’s disease. Cannabis has also been allowed to treat PTSD in some states which largely helps veterans who are still suffering from their experiences from war. The extracts cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) found in cannabis have been valuable in treating seizures, anxiety, psychosis, and addiction. While THC has been found effective in treating multiple…