Things You Might Not Know About Marijuana

The use of marijuana for its psychoactive effects is a popular topic for debate. The drug is used medicinally in the United States and is the most popular and illicit drug on the market. Marijuana produces psychoactive and psychological effects in the mind of its user when THC attaches to neurotransmitters in the brain. THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol and when in the brain it produces hallucinogenic properties. Without...

Dangers of Mixing Marijuana with Alcohol and Other...

Marijuana is a commonly used drug. It affects the brain by causing the release of dopamine, a natural chemical that has the following effects: Euphoria Relaxation Heightened sensory perception Laughter Altered perception of time Increased appetite Once the initial euphoric feelings pass, users may feel tired or depressed.  They may have trouble forming memories and have trouble with coordination and balance. Dangers of...

Is Marijuana Addictive?

There is often a heated debate as to whether marijuana is addictive or not. Currently in the U.S., there has been great debate over the potential legalization of pot in some states, including California and Oregon. While some people use marijuana illegally, others claim that it has healing and relaxing powers. So, is marijuana a dangerous substance? Is it addictive? What Causes the Marijuana High? Marijuana contains a...

Marijuana History

Marijuana has been used since ancient times to deliver a euphoric feeling to the user. It has proved to be beneficial for many ailments but also proved harmful when used by those who are irresponsible. During its history in the United States, marijuana has been used to help treat a variety of medical conditions also. From the mid-19th century through the 1940s it was provided by doctors to help individuals with rheumatism,...

Marijuana Effects

The plant that produces marijuana is the hemp plant cannabis sativa. The pharmacologically active ingredient in marijuana is tetra-hydro-cannabinol (THC). Marijuana is used to heighten perception, affect mood and relax. It is estimated that about 30 percent of adults in the U.S. use marijuana. Many people think marijuana is harmless. This assumption is wrong. Signs of marijuana use include red eyes, lethargy and uncoordinated...

Ways to Use Marijuana

Marijuana is the most popular illegal drug used in America. Users get the sensation of feeling good or high and can become more sexually excited. Over time, the ways to use this drug have multiplied as addicts learn other alternatives then the habitual method of smoking it. Ways to Use Marijuana Smoking For medical patients, using marijuana has proven to help side effects caused by their illness. The most common method of...

Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana has strong support from voters and health organizations. Medical marijuana is one of the most widely discussed issues in drug policy reform. Numerous published studies suggest that marijuana has medical value in treating patients with serious illnesses such as AIDS, glaucoma, cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and chronic pain. The Compassionate Use Law Act of 1996 ensures that: (A) Seriously ill...

Forms of Marijuana

Marijuana (grass, pot, weed) is the common name for a crude drug made from the Cannabis plant. The main mind-altering (psychoactive) ingredient in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), but more than 400 other chemicals also are in the plant. A marijuana “joint” (cigarette) is made from the dried particles of the plant. The amount of THC in the marijuana determines how strong its effects will be. The...

Marijuana Overview

Marijuana (grass, pot, weed) is the common name for a crude drug made from the plant Cannabis. The main mind-altering (psychoactive) ingredient in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), but more than 400 other chemicals also are in the plant. A marijuana “joint” (cigarette) is made from the dried particles of the plant. The amount of THC in the marijuana determines how strong its effects will be. The...

Marijuana Street Names

There may not be another drug on the planet with more euphemisms than marijuana. So many cultures have used it for centuries and out of each of these traditions have come a number of nicknames and street names for the drug. You may not recognize some of these names as terms for marijuana vary according to geographical location and across age groups. However, you may recognize a number of the most common or popular terms for...