marijuana
People all over the world use marijuana, for recreational and medicinal purposes. ... The World Book Encyclopedia says that marijuana is a drug made of the dried leaves and the flowering tops of the hemp plant. The truth is, marijuana is a mind-altering drug. ... THC (delta 9-tetrahydrocannibinol) is the active chemical in marijuana. ... Although, studies have shown that people who have used marijuana for certain periods of time have developed serious problems. Marijuana smoke contains many cancer-causing chemicals. ... What about medical marijuana… is there a difference? ... Is medical marijuana legal? To the federal government, no marijuana is legal. The first law ever to ban use of marijuana was the marijuana act of 1937. ... have ballot initiatives for the use of medical marijuana. In California, the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 allows patients to posses and/or cultivate marijuana for medicinal purposes, upon being recommended by a physician. ... How does marijuana help sick patients? ... For instance, marijuana reduces intraocular pressure on the eyeball, easing Glaucoma pains. ... Marijuana calms nerves, reducing muscle spasms in patients with MS and Epilepsy. ... ” But besides the direct effects of marijuana, (circulation, heart rate, etc. ... Marijuana does affect a person’s immune system, but not as much as heavy tobacco smokers.