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    stop. Marijuana is very damaging to the brain‚ especially young brains. My husband‚ who is a doctor‚ points out that it is not uncommon for people who use‚ to complain about memory loss and not being able to think clearly. That the chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)‚ the active ingredient in marijuana‚ corrupts the natural process of endocannabinoids‚ a key family of chemicals that help guide the brain in proper maturation. Yet Jeffrey refers to this as an “innocuous plant”. These chemicals are

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    help treats inflammatory bowel diseases. In a study by researchers from the University of Nottingham in 2010‚ found chemicals tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol interact with body cells that have a part in immune responses. So‚ how does it work? Tetrahydrocannabinol like proteins created by the body‚ increase the permeability in the intestines. The tetrahydrocannabinol in marijuana blocks these compounds‚ thus making intestinal cells bond together better. These are only three positives of marijuana

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    Marijuana’s Legacy When asked to think of the legacy that one wants to leave on the world‚ many would think to end an issue such as famine or poverty; some may even think to look to gun control or finding a way to end terrorism. Nevertheless‚ a major legacy that we are overlooking is one that may affect people’s mental and physical health in a beneficial manner. It has been around since as early as 2737 B.C. when China’s mystical Emperor Shen Neng would prescribe it for the treatment of malaria

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    Medical Marijuana : Light It Up! Marijuana has been around for centuries. Marijuana is a hemp plant containing the mind-altering tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other related compounds. The THC from the plant causes the feeling of being high. To use marijuana‚ you wrap it in paper‚ bong‚ pipes‚ bubblers‚ pinch hitters: you light it on fire & inhale the smoke. You can mix marijuana in foods‚ which are called edibles. Marijuana is the most commonly used drug is the U.S. On Drugabuse.gov‚ the surveys

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    Is marijuana helping you or hurting you? marijuana started in the middle east and Afica. Marijuana is a green or gray mixture of dried‚ shredded flowers and leaves of the hemp plant. There are two different strains for weed‚ Indica and Cannabis sativa. Indica is wider and has dark green leaves and mainly used to relax and calm the body‚ also preferred to be used at night. Sativa is a lighter green with skinny leaves. Sativa is use mainly for mental health. By using sativa will make you feel energic

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    cancerous tumors.(Drake Dorm) Even though this cannabinoid is found in small amounts‚ it shouldn’t be overlooked with its medical benefits. The third major Cannabinoid is Cannabidiols (CBD)‚ which is a key ingredient in cannabis today. CBD and Tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) are normally present in the highest concentrations‚ and are therefore the most recognized and studied. But CBD differs from THC with actually reducing the negative effects that THC has. CBD lessens the potent effects of THC‚ such as memory

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    have recognized numerous naturally dynamic segments in marijuana. These are called cannabinoids. The two best concentrated on parts are the chemicals delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (frequently alluded to as THC)‚ and cannabinoid (CBD). Diverse mixes in weed have distinctive activities in the human body. For instance‚ delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) appears to bring about the "high" reported by customers of cannabis‚ furthermore‚ can soothe torment and queasiness‚ lessen irritation‚ and can go about

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    It Is NORML Marijuana‚ or cannabis‚ as it is more appropriately called‚ is the third most popular leisure drug to be used in America. It sits just behind alcohol and tobacco. Although having possession of marijuana is illegal‚ 25 million people use it yearly and 14 million people consume it regularly. Numerous people believe that marijuana only has negative effects on those who practice the use. During this essay‚ you will acquire the positive effects of the use of marijuana. Positive effects can

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    cannabis and is also known by many other names such as pot‚ weed‚ hemp‚ and grass. Botanically‚ there are well over three hundred chemicals that derive from the cannabis plant. The main active ingredients of the drug are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol)‚ and CBD (Cannabidiol). Of the cannabinoids‚ THC is the main psychoactive derivative that induces euphoria when smoked or consumed by its users; the other derivatives produce therapeutic properties‚ according to Dr. Mitch Earleywine

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    fought the battle between being banned from the U.S. and being legal. Marijuana used for medicinal purposes‚ however‚ is recently becoming legal in many states. The chemical in marijuana that affects the brain is called THC. THC stands for Tetrahydrocannabinol

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