Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant that has many benefits for medical and recreational reasons. The plant is made of hundreds of chemicals, known as cannabinoids, each having different effects on your body. The two main chemicals used in marijuana are Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), this is the psychoactive compound in marijuana which means it is the element that produces the high. The second main chemical is Cannabidiol (CBD), this element does not produce
Rogerian Argument for Marijuana Legalization The cannabis plant has been the topic of much debate throughout the history of this country. Many people don't know that it was not the effect of cannabis that originally spurred its banning. It was actually originally the work of the cotton industry who put big money behind illegalization for the plant's mind altering effects. The cotton industry was afraid that hemp, a product of the cannabis plant, would soon overpower the strong hold of cotton
Cannabis in California In this essay I will explore the positive and negative effects of legalizing Cannabis in California. I support the legalization of Cannabis, these are my reasons why; If California does legalize Cannabis then it would decrease the money spent on drug enforcement and criminal persecution. Legalizing Cannabis would also reduce the value of the black market product. It would also generate revenue for the California economy because it would be a taxable item that is in high demand
Investigating the Solubility of Table Salt in Distilled Water at Different Temperatures The aim of this essay is to explain and discuss the drug cannabis and its effects in relation to biochemical, behavioural and psychological factors. The introduction will outline a brief history relating to the drug and include both the medicinal and recreational purposes of its use. The main discussion will explain how the drug chemistry affects the nervous system emphasising what neurotransmitter is
The Medicinal Use of Cannabis: Is the Trip Worth It? Cannabis, originating from Central Asia, is in the plant family Cannabacae and has three types: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis (Baron 2015). Cannabis with higher levels of delta⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ⁹ -THC) and lower levels of cannabidiol (CBD) is referred to as marijuana, while another type of cannabis, “hemp,” has lower levels of delta⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ⁹ -THC), higher levels of cannabidiol (CBD), and no psychoactive
Cannabis, many people know it is a kind of drugs. Today I want to talk about it not only because it is special drug which is legal in some American states, but also it is becoming more and more important in the field of medicine. “Marijuana(cannabis) is the third most popular recreational drug in America (behind only alcohol and tobacco), and has been used by nearly 100 million Americans. “[1] Nowadays, cannabis just like a commodity like cigarette in America. It seems cannabis is becoming an
experimenting with cannabis have found evidence to support these claims. However, the United States federal government has remained reluctant in supporting further research characterizing the therapeutic properties of cannabis. These policies may have been shaped by cannabis' early associations first with low-income minority groups and later with the youth movement in the 1960s. Government support of additional research is key in settling the long debate over the medicinal value of cannabis. Introduction
Cannabis What if i were to tell you there is a plant that is illegal but was safer than alcohol and tobacco, that can help people with many illnesses, and can help the world in so many different ways. Would you believe me? Cannabis is a plant that includes three different species, Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis. Each kind has its own range of effects on a person resulting in a wide range of medicinal benefits. We've all heard about how cannabis kills your brain cells, but
Author, Andrew Johns, in his journal, “Psychiatric Effects of Cannabis,” analyzes the dangers of the drug to human beings. John’s aims to find out the effects of the drug to its users, the rehabilitation process for addicts, and the subsequent damages caused by addiction. He adopts a resilient tone to encourage determination in fighting addiction and use of cannabis to his readers. Depression, anxiety, and psychosis are just a few of the adverse effects that may result from what is often considered a
Introduction Cannabis, which is mainly referred to as marijuana, is a widely used psychotropic drug. There are a variety of species of cannabis, including, "Cannabis salvita, C. indica, and C. ruderalis" (Amar, 2006). Cannabis is made up of several different types of compounds known as cannabinoids. The main component in these compounds that is responsible for cannabis' psychoactive qualities is "∆9 - tetrahydrocannabinol", or THC (Amar, 2006). Cannabinoids function by binding to two receptors,
Researchers have identified the natural major active substance present in Cannabis, now called cannabinoids. The two major cannabinoids discovered are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Other components in the drug are still under research (Zajicek et al., 2012; Wilsey et al., 2013; Wilsey et al., 2016)
Opioid overdose is currently the most common cause of accidental death in Canada and the U.S. The opioid crisis is having a devastating effect on communities across Canada, taking its toll on opioid users as well as their friends and families. In 2016, 2,816 Canadians died from opioid-related causes, and that number will likely surpass 3,000 in 2017. People across the nation are seeing their loved ones die for reasons that could have been avoided. The opioid crisis is Canada’s worst public health
Cannabis There are over 450 chemicals and relatively sixty pharmacologically active compounds called, cannabinoids, found in Cannabis (Wallace et al. 2001). The two most acknowledged compounds is -9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), which is non-psychoactive. THC is the dominant psychoactive compound in Cannabis. The ratio of these compounds correlate to the therapeutic effects in contrast to the psychoactive effects when levels of THC is higher. Both THC and CB have anticonvulsant
doubt, one that has a lot more negative effects on the human body and the human brain than the other. Due to research we can compare them and conclude which one is worse. Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa). Cannabis is a term that refers to marijuana and other drugs made from the same plant. Other forms of cannabis include hashish, and hash oil. All forms of cannabis are mind-altering drugs (Zimmer and
Medical Marijuana”).There are known negative and positive effects of the substance. Some positives are relaxation for those with medical problems relaxing. Other positive effects include killing cancer cells, helps with tourette’s, seizures, migraines, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, alzheimer’s, and many more diseases and illnesses. There is research being done on marijuana and its help on people with sickle cell. While studies agree that cannabis does not cure sickle cell, but it does reduce the pain
Whether you’ve just started researching medical cannabis or you’ve used it for some time, you’ve almost undoubtedly heard of cannabinoids. These are the “active” substances in cannabis. The two best-known cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). They’re also the two cannabinoids found most frequently in cannabis. THC is usually found in the highest volume, while CBD occurs in somewhat lower concentrations. What do these two substances do and what’s the difference between
Cannabis and Cognitive Functioning The debate concerning recreational and medical use of cannabis has historically been incredibly controversial and its popularity is increasing. Many claim that there are no downsides to its use, often falling back on the “alcohol is worse for you” argument, while those who oppose its use say otherwise. In 2013, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) surveyed 70,000 Americans 12 years and older and found that 7.3% of Americans regularly
but only 355 students were taken in account for the... ... middle of paper ... ...cessive amount of money being used to prevent the use of cannabis. There were 743,000 arrests in which 88 % were just because of the possession of cannabis. These numbers are very big compare to other countries. The money, which is being used to prevent the use of cannabis, can be used for other purposes like education. These two articles discuss two different drugs, which are very popular in now days and have very
The Case of Mary Jane Mary Jane has come to counseling for guidance on her cannabis use. Mary Jane has been using cannabis since she was younger, however within the last ten years she has been using cannabis heavily. She explains, her use of cannabis use to just be a weekend thing for fun, but now is more of an uncontrolled habit. Mary Jane has been using a large amount of cannabis daily, since her body has become tolerant. Recently within the last three months, Mary Jane has been experiencing difficulty
Cannabis, also known as marijuana, refers to the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. All parts of this plant are known to contain delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is popularly attributed to the infamous “high” feelings (NIDA). Cannabis is associated under many different titles, but not limited to weed, Mary Jane, loud, kush, pot, etc. This plant can be consumed in many different ways, with the most common being inhaled or consumed through the digestive system. If it were not for the effects that