MARIJUANA

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Term Paper Title	MARIJUANA
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MARIJUANA
What is marijuana?
Marijuana is the common name for a crude drug made from the plant Cannabis sativa. The main mind-altering (psychoactive) ingredient in marijuana is THC, but more than 400 other chemicals also are in the plant .A    marijuana "joint" is made from the dried particles of the plant. The amount of THC in the marijuana determines how strong its effects will be. The type of plant, the weather ,  the soil, the time of harvest, and other factors determine the strength of marijuana. The strength of today's marijuana is as much as ten times as much as strong as the marijuana used in the 1970's. This more potent marijuana increases physical and mental effects and the possibility of health problems for the user. Pure THC is never available , except for research . Substances sold as THC on the street often turn out to be something else, such as PCP.

What are some of the immediate effects of smoking marijuana?
     Some immediate physical effects of marijuana include a faster heartbeat and pulse rate , bloodshot eyes , and a dry mouth and throat. No scientific evidence indicates that marijuana improves hearing , eyesight , and skin sensitivity. Studies of marijuana's mental effects show that the drug can impair or reduce short-term memory, alter sense of time, and reduce ability to do things that require concentration , swift reactions ,and coordination , such as driving a car or operating machinery.

What about psychological dependence on marijuana?
     Long-term regular users of marijuana may become psychologically dependent. They may have a hard time limiting their use, they may need more of the drug to get the some effect, and they may develop problems with their jobs and personal relationships. The drug can become the most important aspect of their lives.

What are the dangers for young people?
     One major concern abvout marijuana is its possible effects on young people as they grow up. Resesarch shows that the earlier
people started using drugs, the more likely they are to go on to experiment with other drugs. In adition , wh...

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