Many supporters of marijuana claim that hemp can be a very resourceful plant. THC is the psychoactive chemical found in marijuana. Hemp can be confused with marijuana and considered the same, but do not let this fool you. Marijuana comes from the flowers or "buds" of the hemp plant. These buds are what contains the THC and gives the user the high effect. Other nations such as Europe have registered varieties of hemp seeds that contain less than .03 percent of THC including the buds.

Now that you know what hemp is, lets look at its uses. Hemp fiber can be turned in to rope, canvas, and paper, and this is only a few of the uses. The rope that is made with hemp is said to be resistant to both fresh water and salt water. It is also consider

Another problem with marijuana is the affects on the male and female body. One way frequent marijuana use affects a male is by Gynecomastia. Gynecomastia is the enlargement of the male breast tissue. This disease is not well known to the general public. This may be because males who get the disease usually keep the symptoms to themselves and not risk embarrassment. The next problem with males and marijuana is the reduction of their sperm count. "Sperm counts in males were measured, and after a month of heavy smoking the sperm count was reduced by as much as 70 percent". Along with the reduction of the sperm count, the male has a reduction of testosterone. This drop in the sperm count and reduction of testosterone may not seem too important now but like 81 percent said they were under 25 years of age and can affected them greatly in the future

The first claim by the supporters of marijuana is for medical reasons. Through much research doctors have found that marijuana may be a treatment for such illnesses as glaucoma, cancer, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). In fact, Proposition 215 just passed in California and Arizona giving citizens the right to smoke marijuana for medical reasons. One thing that is overlooked with this is that marijuana is not a cure, but a relief from the pain suffered by these citizens. If it is a relief from pain the sufferer is looking for, there are many other options to consider before choosing

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