... delusions. Although it produces some of the same effects as hallucinogens like LSD and mescaline (heightened sensitivity to colors, shapes, music, and other stimuli and distortion of the sense of time), marijuana differs chemically and pharmacologically. The primary active component of marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), although other cannabinol derivatives are also thought to be intoxicating. In ... wide range of effects, depending on the properties, dosage, and potency of the drug, the personality and mood of the drug taker, and the immediate environment. Visually, perce...

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... amount of money and of legal energy being given to prosecute hundreds of thousands of Americans who are caught with a few ounces of! marijuana in their jeans simply makes no sense - the kindest way to put it."" All of this extra money from marijuana legalization could be used efficiently toward unemployment or stabilizing social security benefits. Conservatives believe that legalization of ... would not be able to control marijuana distribution if it were legal. Scientific research has shown that marijuana has detrimental effects on users. Consequences of marijuana use include loss of p...

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... process becomes disrupted by fragmented ideas and memories. Many users report increased appetite, heightened sensory awareness and pleasure. Negative effects can include confusion, acute panic reactions, anxiety attacks, fear, and a sense of helplessness and loss of self-control. Chronic marijuana users are said to develop an "amotivational syndrome" characterized by passivity, decreased motivation and preoccupation with drug taking. The relationship of ... "). According to "Up rise in Teen Usage of Marijuana," a new federal survey finds that more teen-agers are using marijuana because f...

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... are over 10,000 studies available documenting the harmful physical and psychological effects of smoking marijuana. The harmful consequences include, but are not limited to, premature cancer; addiction; coordination and perception impairment; and a number of mental disorders, including depression, hostility, increased aggressiveness, general apathy, memory loss, reproductive disabilities, impairment to the immune system, numerous airway injuries, and other general problems associated ... for it. From my myopic, clinical perspective, it's simply not an issue. It's a tempest in a teapot." ...

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... are over 10,000 studies available documenting the harmful physical and psychological effects of smoking marijuana. The harmful consequences include, but are not limited to, premature cancer; addiction; coordination and perception impairment; and a number of mental disorders, including depression, hostility, increased aggressiveness, general apathy, memory loss, reproductive disabilities, impairment to the immune system, numerous airway injuries, and other general problems associated ... for it. From my myopic, clinical perspective, it's simply not an issue. It's a tempest in a teapot." ...

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