Marijuana Should Stay Illegal
Marijuana, also known as weed and its many other slang names, is a green, brown, or gray mixture that is made by the process of drying the leaves and flowering tops of the cannabis plant. The power of marijuana depends on what part of the plant is used. Weed has been an illegal product in the United States for years. The debate over legalizing marijuana has been long lasting. Our American society is facing a tremendous drug problem. Some people promote this issue and think that legalization is the only solution left for the nation. On the other hand others oppose because it will increase the number of drug users and drug related crimes. This drug also as you know is bad and causes severe effects to your brain, lungs, heart and body.
Marijuana can be consumed many different ways, such as smoking it, eating it, or drinking it. The most common process of Marijuana intake is by smoking it. It is the quickest however it is also the least effective way of consuming the drug. There are different ways of smoking marijuana; a person could smoke a joint, a blunt, use a pipe, or a bong. Compared to other drugs, weed is relatively cheap and easy to obtain. For a gram of high quality marijuana, the price is about $15 dollars.
The active ingredient in Marijuana is THC.
“THC is short for tetrahydrocannabinol, and it's a chemical compound found in cannabis plants (marijuana). When it's ingested or inhaled, THC binds to the cannabinoid receptors in your brain. Low doses of THC help reduce pain and nausea, and help stimulate the appetite. In some cases, it can also reduce aggression. Larger doses of THC result in the marijuana "high" - an altered perception of time and space that comes with feelings of happiness, fatigue, or both”()
The effects of Marijuana vary from person to person and from one time to another in the same individual. In most cases, the high may consist of a dreamy, relaxed feeling in which consumers seem more aware of their senses and feel that time is moving slowly. Sometimes, however, it produces a feeling of panic and dread.
“Effects of smoking are generally felt within a few minutes and peak in 10 to 30 minutes. They include dry mouth and throat, increased heart rate, impaired coordination and balance, delayed reaction time, and diminished short-term memory. Moderate doses tend to induce a sense of well-being and a dreamy state of relaxation that encourages fantasies, renders some users highly suggestible, and distorts perception (making it dangerous to operate machinery, drive a car or boat, or ride a bicycle). Stronger doses prompt more intense and often disturbing reactions including paranoia and