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Marijuana

Introduction

Commonly referred to as bhang, marijuana is a psychoactive drug that comes from the

cannabis plant, and it is intended to serve medical purposes, spiritual purposes or for recreational

use (Schmidt, Jacobs, & Spetz., 2016) The scientific name for this drug is cannabis sativa, and the

main psychoactive part of this plant is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The effects of the drug sets

in within minutes of smoking and the effects can last for a period of two to six hours. The long-

term effects that are linked to the smoking of bhang include addiction/dependency on the drug,

decreased mental ability and behavioral problems in children where mothers consumed the drug

during their expectancy period.

Scientific research has shown a strong relation exists between the consumption of

cannabis and the risk of one having psychosis. This is however debatable. In 2013, statics show

that the use of marijuana in America was 2.7% and 4.9% globally. In 2015, 43% of Americans

had in one way or the other used cannabis, and this figures rose to 51% in 2016 (BARRY, HIILAMO,

& GLANTZ., 2014). These ratings make marijuana the most commonly used illegal drug not only in

America but also in the world. Cannabis has been used since the 3

millennium, and since the

century, this drug has continued to be used subject to legal restrictions. In most countries, the

possession, use and, sale of cannabis is considered illegal. For this and many other reasons such

as its effect on the consumer, the use of marijuana is still highly debatable, and several laws that

govern its use have been enacted. Different political parties have various stands on the same, and

the pros and cons of each of the parties views is discussed below

Laws Concerning the Legality of Cannabis

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Running Head: Marijuana 1 Marijuana Name: Course: Due Date: Name of Instructor: Marijuana 2 Marijuana Introduction Commonly referred to as bhang, marijuana is a psychoactive drug that comes from the cannabis plant, and it is intended to serve medical purposes, spiritual purposes or for recreational use (Schmidt, Jacobs, & Spetz., 2016) The scientific name for this drug is cannabis sativa, and the main psychoactive part of this plant is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The effects of the drug sets in within minutes of smoking and the effects can last for a period of two to six hours. The longterm effects that are linked to the smoking of bhang include addiction/dependency on the drug, decreased mental ability and behavioral problems in children where mothers consumed the drug during their expectancy period. Scientific research has shown a strong relation exists between the consumption of cannabis and the risk of one having psychosis. This is however debatable. In 2013, statics show that the use of marijuana in America was 2.7% and 4.9% globally. In 2015, 43% of Americans had in one way or the other used cannabis, and this figures rose to 51% in 2016 (BARRY, HIILAMO, & GLANTZ., 2014). These ratings make marijuana the most commonly used illegal drug not only in America but also in the world. Cannabis has been used since the 3rd millennium, and since the 20th century, this drug has continued to be used subject to legal restrictions. In most countries, the possession, use and, s ...
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