in regards to effects and types of usage. I hope that this will inform

those that are unaware of the matter, and reiterate to those who are

Marijuana is a mood altering or psychoactive drug that

has many nicknames, such as pot, weed, ganja, sensi, herb, and

others. It is an ancient drug that dates back to hundreds of

years to Asia. Many cultures have used it during meditation,

religious worship, and for intoxication. Marijuana itself comes

from the Indian Hemp plant. It is the third most widely used

drug in the United States, according to a survey taken in 1988,

and it is the number one illegally used drug in the United

States. Marijuana is so popular that an estimated one out of

every three people in the US have tried it and around 44% of US

high school students have smoked it. Marijuana users are not

easily detectable, nor is the drug just used in one area of

The Indian Hemp plant is found all over the world, including the

US. There are three different types of Indian Hemp. They are

Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica, and Cannabis Rudderalis. These

ee plants vary in size and mood altering effect. The hemp

decrease the amount of blood pumped into the brain.

extremely dangerous for a person with a congestive heart or with

probably get a dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, decreased reaction

high they will have an increased heart rate up to 50% above

time, and also a loss of coordination. The blood vessels in the

under the influence of marijuana may find it hard to learn or

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