Marijuana, whose scientific name is cannabis stiva, was first talked about as early as 2700 B.C., in China. People started to grow marijuana around 1611 in Jamestown, Virginia. They used the fibers of the plants to make rope and canvas. They also used it to make clothes because it stayed together well. The settlers also used it because they could not find alcohol. So instead of drinking alcohol they would smoke the marijuana.

In 1937 the government issued the Marijuana Tax Act, which put a dollar of tax on an ounce of marijuana. If the people did not go by this law they were $2,000 and would be put into jail. Then also in 1937 marijuana was outlawed. Then in the 1960’s during the Vietnam War young people started to use the drug again. They would use the drug to escape from the war to peace. At this time they though that it was benef

When mothers use this drug during pregnancy it effects the mother extremely. It can interfere with the proper nutrition and the rest that they get. Which messes up the immune system badly. Also babies that are born to a mother that uses the drug are smaller and develop a lot of health problems. If the mother breastfeeds her child she will pass the THC from her to her child. Also if the mother uses marijuana during the first month of breastfeeding it will mess up the childs learning skills. The child will also show more anger if the mother uses marijuana.

The long-term effects of marijuana are you can have an increased risk for cancer. For men it can lower their sperm count. For women it increases a risk that they will not be able to have a child. They may not be able to feel pleasure when having sex. Also women can get to a point where they want more and more of the drug.

Marijuana can make males start to have large breasts. It can also make males have immature sperm. It also can make males to where they can not have children. Also it can decrease the amount of testrone that males have. Young males should read about marijuana before they use the drug so they will know the effects it can have on them. Especially, if they want to have children someday.

The short-term effects of marijuana are having dry mouth and dry throat. You also can become very sleeply after you smoke. Your heart rate can also increase. Also you can forget things that you wanted to do that day. You also can lose concentration when you are driving. Another thing that can happen to you is to have a very bad panic attack.

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