Question: What is Marijuana?
Answer: The term 'marijuana' refers to the leaves and flowering tops of the cannabis plant. Marijuana is a tobaccolike substance produced by drying the leaves and flowering tops of the cannabis plant. Marijuana contains a natural chemical called THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) which gives users of the drug a 'high' when smoked. Marijuana leaves are usually smoked in the form of loosely rolled cigarettes called joints or cigars called blunts.
A number of other drugs including phencyclidine (PCP) may be used in making joints and blunts, substantially altering their effects and deadliness. Some common names for marijuana include pot, grass, weed, mary jane, acupulco gold, and reefer.
Marijuana users experience the same health problems as tobacco smokers, such as bronchitis, emphysema, and bronchial asthma. Some of the effects of marijuana use also include increased heart rate, dryness of the mouth, reddening of the eyes, impaired motor skills and concentration, and frequent hunger. Extended use increases risk to the lungs and reproductive system, as well as suppression of the immune system. Occasionally, hallucinations, fantasies, and paranoia are reported.
(Source: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration information page about Marijuana http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/concern/marijuana.htm)
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On 04/16/06
ld50 from TX said:
marijuana is nothing like tobbacco. marijuana smokers do not suffer ailments tobbacco smokers do unles they smoke tobbacco as well. vaporisors eliminate any tar and most hamful chemicals anyway. the stated helth effects are baseless and unfounded. for the truth.
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On 03/21/06
Rebecca from PA said:
I've tried pot a few times, and I hated it. I had a panic attack and I couldn't breathe. It felt like my lungs were being squeezed and that I was just in a dream the whole time. I know it sounds crazy, but I was really scared. I will never ever do it again, and I refuse to be around it. It makes you dumb, and lazy, and you have a poor memory. It starts controlling your life and soon enough you move on to other drugs. No they shouldn't legalize it, and they probably never will. It will always be around though, and more kids will keep on doing it.
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On 01/30/06
adam from AZ said:
What would happen to the Tobacco industry if weed were legal? Im sure thats the REAL reason why its not. Tobacco companys urge lobbyist to keep it illegal.
Down with Tobacco!
Down with billion dollar corporations.
Corruption....
Damn all the politics.
Live how you want, as long as you don't hurt other people. Alcohol has worse side effects then pot (i.e. liver problems, addiction, alcohol poising, which by the way can be lethal) and yet, its still legal.
think about it.
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On 01/19/06
Rece from MD said:
yea dis ya girl rece i smoke weed plenty of times i've been smokin for two years and i didn't like how it makes me feel all the time so i slowed it down and it feels better i dont smoke everyday i smoke on occassions and it feels goood so when i dont smoke i feel awake but when i feel high i feel complete and they say it can hurt your insides and could kill you in the long run it dont bother me i just shake it off and say "Hay" we all gonna die some day so when my time comes i'll be ready but i'm gonna live my life the way i want tooooo.
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On 12/24/05
Jason from CA said:
I'm sorry to point out other's follies in life, but you seriously don't understand the simple nuances of education. Sure weed can make you stupid, but I'm a PC Technician, and have a IQ of 137. I think I'm doing alright.
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