Marijuana
Marijuana is a plant that when consumed creates a euphoric effect or "high" for the individual using the drug. The chemical in marijuana that creates this affect is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The amount of THC in the marijuana determines the potency and affects. (http://www.nida.nih.gov/ResearchReports/marijuana/) The continuous daily use of marijuana will have profound negative effects on the users overall performance. The drug, although not proven addictive, affects the user throughout their entire body. Recent research shows that the affects of long-term marijuana use produces changes in the brain that are also seen in long-term use of drugs like cocaine and opiates. (http://www.casacolumbia.org/pdshopprov/files/Marijuana_Paper_on_Letterhead.pdf) Physically by slowing down an individual's activeness, emotionally clouding ones mind and perceptions, and mentally affecting memory, the thought process, and the individual's motivation. These effects are......
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