... Typically, small doses result in a feeling of well-being. The "high" lasts two to three hours, but additional effects on motor control last much longer. The primary active component of marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is a physiologically active chemical (C21H30O2) from hemp plant resin that is the chief ... . Our prisons are vastly overcrowded. Many prisoners are in jail simply for simple marijuana possession. Different states have different policies. Some states have no penalty other than a civil offense as opposed to other states, which have tough felony laws for si...

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... further notice. Before 1996 when Proposition 215 was passed, it was unlawful to grow or possess marijuana, regardless if it had to be used it to ease the pain or any other ailments. Since the approval of the proposition, marijuana has only been used when a physician has concluded that a person may benefit ... it brings back the appetite of the person, therefore making them eat more food. The federal government has a problem with this issue. There has been no proof shown that these people are medically dependent upon marijuana to carry on with their lives. It also has not been approved by...

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