In the United States, there are many controversial issues, one concerning the legalization of marijuana. Marijuana consists of dried up leaves from a cannabis plant. The leaves of this plant are usually smoked or eaten to induce euphoria. Euphoria is when you are overcome with feelings of joy or happiness. The reasons for legalizing this drug seem to be endless. ... and heroin use declined substantially. In 1977, the American Medical Association came out in favor of legalizing Marijuana. Marijuana has been said to cause damages to the immune system, the reproductive system and the brain but...

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... lake by adding too much nutrient matter. Sedimentation can also cover stream bed gravel where nmany fish lay their eggs. Excess Organic Matter, fertilizers and other nutrients used to promote plant growth on farms and in gardens may fine their way into water. At first the nutrients will help the plants and algae in the water grow, but when they die ... streams by rainwater. The chemicals in these that are not biodegradable can remain dangerous for a long time. When an animal eats a plant that is been treated with certain non- degradable chemicals, the chemicals are absorbed into the tis...

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