Some of the most debatable topics among the world today include drugs and drug abuse. Marijuana specifically has created uproar within the government and personal beliefs and opinions. Although controversial among society, Marijuana can be used to benefit people in many ways. For both medicinal and recreational use, Marijuana can revolutionize the world in a positive manner. The risks of the use of Marijuana are slim to none when compared to the possible developing role it could have on society.
Marijuana is a substance made from the cannabis plant that can be smoked or ingested. Smoking marijuana is three times more effective than ingesting it. It is most commonly smoked in a pipe, in a bong, or in the papers used to roll a cigarette (a joint). The cannabis sativa plant is the most recognizable plant among people today. Hashish is another form of marijuana. Hashish, also known as hash, is the resin from the buds of the cannabis plant. Hashish can also be smoked or eaten. Kif in Morrocco, dagga in South Africa, and ganja in India; Marijuana is globally known and used substance. In the western hemisphere, marijuana is referred to as weed, pot, grass, reefer, dope, herb and Mary Jane.
There are two main strains of the cannabis plant, Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica. There is also a hybrid strain that is composed of both the Sativa and Indica strain. The major differences between Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Indica include their look and their effects. Cannabis Sativa is a taller and thinner plant that has narrow leaves. It is a lighter color than the Cannabis Indica plant that is shorter and has thicker leaves. The Sativa strain originates from Mexico, Columbia, Southeast Asia, and Thailand while the Indica strain derives fro...
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Cannabis is a Plant, scientifically called Cannabis Satvia L., which is also called Marijuana or (the Hindi name) ?ganja?, as well as common street names such as pot, weed, and skunk, which is a drug, derived from Cannabis which is about two and a half times stronger than traditional cannabis. Cannabis is a psychoactive drug, which is ...
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A) Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant. You may hear marijuana called by street names such as pot, herb, weed, grass, Pakalolo, Mary Jane, gangster, or chronic. There are more than 200 slang terms for marijuana.
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Marijuana is the cause of much commotion and debate, as the question of legalization becomes more of an issue. Drugs are a major influential force in countries all over the world today. Legalization is an option that has not had a chance, but really should be given one. Although many people feel that legalizing marijuana would increase the amount of drug use, legalization would benefit for the following reasons: 1)reduction of money spent on law enforcement 2)increase in the countries revenue 3)lessen crime 4)useful in treating certain medical conditions. Many feel today we are losing the war on drugs.
It goes by many names, including pot, grass, weed, hemp, hash, ganja, gas, and a dozen of others.Marijuana has been used by humans for many centuries. It was grew in Africa and Asia and merited because of its protein and omega-3 content. Marijuana may well have been the first cultivated speculation that Stone Age man may have used a wild herd to speed up this language skills. Some people think marijuana may have opened the door to greater consciousness. Cannabis is still inspiring new discoveries and a deeper understanding of health and nature.Marijuana has been always seen as a “safe” drug to use with no serious complications or side effects. Since the 20th Century, marijuana has been prescribed by doctors for use to deal with the bad effects
Marijuana legalization has become a hot topic in today’s news with United States government stating that marijuana prohibition is justice, and cancer patients claiming that cannabis is the most effective medicine. But with a death toll equaling 0 compared to alcohols high score of
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According to National Institute of Drug Abuse, Marijuana is a greenish-gray mixture of the dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of Cannabis sativa—the hemp plant. The marijuana is often called pot, grass, reefer, weed, herb, Mary Jane, or MJ. Most users smoke marijuana in hand-rolled cigarettes called joints, among other names; some use pipes or water pipes called bongs. Marijuana cigars, or blunts, are also popular. ("What is marijuana? | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)", 2012).
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A brief explaination on what exactly the drug is. Marijuana is a psychoactive drug extracted from a dried herbal female flower and other parts of the plant Cannabis Sativa. It is also referred by several other names in broader sense which include hashish, cannabis, ganja among many others. Fo...
Marijuana continues to be one of the most used illegal drugs in the United States. Marijuana has been used for many years and at one time was legal to consume. Throughout the years, marijuana has been used for treatment of different medical conditions and has been used recreationally by people of all ages. While the use of medicinal marijuana has proven to be effective in treating medically ill patients, society continues to question its recreational use and the long-term effects it will have on its users. Some feel that legalizing marijuana will only open up avenues for the use of more potent drugs, causing an increase in criminal activity.
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