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    Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) LSD)‚ a potent hallucinogenic drug‚ also called a psychedelic‚ first synthesized from lysergic acid in Switzerland in l038. Lysergic acid is a white odorless drug‚ a component of the mold of ERGOT. Ergot is a product of the fungus Claviceps purpurea. Th e bio-active ingredients of ergot are all derivatives of lysergic acid. LSD is a semi-synthetic derivative of lysergic acid. Thus LSD is an "ergot" - like substance. The drug evokes dreamlike changes

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    The controversy of whether marijuana should be legalized or stay illegal in the United States has been going on since the early establishments of British colonies in North America. “Marijuana was a common substance among Americans during colonial and early Union times‚ used by doctors for pain relief and appetite inducement‚ and by citizens as a recreational substance. However‚ in the years between the first and second World Wars‚ the United States Federal Government completed several studies which

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    achieved from its legalization. In order to fully grasp the argument‚ you have to first understand and define what it is you are debating. Marijuana is a “crude drug composed of the leaves and flowers of plants in the genus Cannabis” (Abdullah). Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active ingredient in marijuana that has valuable therapeutic

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    The effect of drugs‚ toxins‚ and other molecules on synapse and synapse transmission. The synapse is the small gap separating two neurons‚ the presynaptic neuron (neuron that carries the impulse to the synapse‚) and postsynaptic neuron (neuron that carries the impulse away from the synapse.) It separates the axon terminals of the presynaptic neuron from the postsynaptic neuron. The synapse is made of three major parts: a presynaptic neuron‚ a postsynaptic neuron‚ and a synaptic cleft. The presynaptic

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    his use of the drug marijuana. At local public happenings‚ Ginsberg would smoke pot‚ chant‚ and read poetry (pictured below). In his poem “America‚” Ginsberg states; “I smoke marijuana every chance I get.” Marijuana contains THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol)‚ a mild

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    Haley Spesard COMM. 101 April 4‚ 2013 Specific Purpose: After listening to my speech‚ my audience will gain knowledge on different foods that can act as antidepressants‚ help relieve stress‚ and actually put you in a better mood - and why. Organizational Pattern: Topical Intended Audience: COMM. 101 Class Introduction Have you heard about the 12-step chocolate program? Never be more than 12 steps away from chocolate! OR Flowers wilt‚ jewelry tarnishes‚ candles burn out – but in my house

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    Marijuana is a green‚ brown‚ or gray mixture of dried and shredded leaves‚ stems‚ seeds‚ and flowers of the cannabis sativa plant. The major active compound in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol - or THC. Marijuana ’s effects on the user depend on the strength or potency of the THC it contains (Gans). The drug ’s short-term psychoactive effects‚ known as a "high‚" can vary based on the individual‚ but can include altered perception;

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    it’s often difficult to do it on their own‚ and sometimes the negative parts of our day keeps us from enjoying the positive parts. Marijuana relieves millions of people of the pain that accompanies these struggles on a daily basis. The THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) in marijuana causes people to experience a euphoric feeling‚ called a “high.” The advantages of this herb without doubt outweigh the disadvantages. II. The History of Marijuana All though its use has dated back to centuries‚ our federal

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    Patti Pangallo GE217 14 November 2011 Mandatory Random Drug Testing Crunch! A warehouse employee’s foot has just been run over by a forklift driver. During the accident investigation it was discovered that the forklift driver had been under the influence of marijuana. No one wants his/her doctor to be drunk or high on drugs as he slices him/her open with a scalpel. Regardless if the operation is successful‚ he/she will be much happier knowing the doctor was not impaired. A person

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    used excessively. It has been proven by a lot of research (Iversen‚ 2000) that long-term cannabis usage is permanently damageable for the brain‚ and especially when abused during youth. According to the National Institute on drug abuse (2012)‚ Tetrahydrocannabinol‚ the most active compound of cannabis‚ prevents the development of the brain when it is not fully developed yet‚ which is usually at age 17 and under. A long-term study of about 25 years done by the Institute has shown some quite interesting

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