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    a case for both or neither of these. So what is marijuana exactly? “Marijuana—often called pot, grass, reefer, weed, herb, Mary Jane, or MJ—is a greenish-gray mixture of the dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of Cannabis sativa—the hemp plant.” Marijuana contains THC which is the ingredient that gives the user a sense of euphoria or makes them feel “high”. The senses can become heightened, the person may find more pleasure in certain…

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    Marijuana, frequently referred to as weed, cannabis or pot, is a mixture of dried, shredded leaves and flowers of Cannabis sativa— the hemp plant. The use of marijuana is outlawed in agreement with most federal and state laws, however, it is widely argued that possession of the substance and use, in any form, should be legal. Marijuana should be legal due to the safe and effective treatments for certain health conditions, its ability to boost revenue, and create more effective law enforcement…

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    Why is weed really illegal ? Have you ever asked yourself why is weed really illegal ? Sure you have been told all your life that weed is a gateway drug and that it will guide you into the wrong path. But if you do a little research you would find out the real reasons weed 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…

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    preparation of the Cannabis plant for use as a drug or medicine. Marijuana street names vary but the plant is likely referred to as pot, weed, and or bud. Marijuana is a greenish-gray mixture of the dried, shredded leaves and flowers of Cannabis sativa the hemp plant. There are many methods of smoking marijuana. Some users smoke…

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    since. Marijuana is a drug that has negative effects if consumed in excess, but has also had medicinal benefits for certain individuals who suffer from various ailments. In the 1600s, colonists in Virginia and Massachusetts, used cannabis to produce hemp fiber to create clothing and twine. In 1850, the drug was even included in the U.S. Pharmacopoeia and recognized as legitimate medicine. As a matter…

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    The world dictionary describes the word hobby as "An activity done regularly in one 's leisure time for pleasure." To some a hobby might be creating a masterpiece out of puzzle pieces, to others it could be building model cars, and to some their hobby could consist of smoking the devil 's lettuce. What sets these hobbies apart? The first two can be done freely and in the open, but the last one has to be done exclusively in a secluded area because it is often frowned upon by society. The reason…

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    Thc Oil Research Paper

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    What is THC Oil? More and more cannabis users are embracing THC oil. Still, others might not be so familiar with the somewhat complicated world of cannabis concentrates or extracts. Whether you use cannabis for recreational purposes or medicinal purposes, get to know concentrates. The future of cannabis use is fast moving towards potent THC oil. Especially as a therapeutic potential for those who prefer not to smoke. THC Oil Terminology such as concentrates, extracts and oils are often…

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    Legalize The controversy over whether marijuana should be legal or not has been a topic many Americans have very strong opinions on. The hemp plant has been used around the world from everything from medical uses to fabric and ethanol fuel. A misconception of marijuana is that it would worsen our country as a whole. The reality is that our economy would improve a substantial amount due to the legalization of marijuana. A mass amount of jobs would arise, and the taxation on marijuana would…

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    uses Motrin and a sock change. In the early seventeen hundreds, marijuana was not only legal but encouraged to be grown. They used the fibers to make cloth, sail, and rope. Today we can use the plant for many other uses as well, such as the making of hemp-crete, paper, making oils, and even replacing some wood in construction. It…

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    Lucifers lettuce, pot, weed, grass, reefer, Mary Jane, and hemp. These are just a few of the over 100 names for the drug most commonly known as marijuana. Marijuana has been a very controversial topic in the United States lately. This is because the US is on a path to possible legalization in the relatively near future. Some states have already legalized it and many have legalized it for solely medicinal use. In many senses, the public view on marijuana is very distorted by the news and…

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