... by a monophyllus leaf (Pate 1994). Each flower has the ability to produce one seed (Pate 1994). Cannabis is one of the oldest domestic plants in the history of mankind (Jiang et al. 2006). Cannabis sativa L. is known by many names depending on the language and culture (Kepe 2003 ... the ban to be removed for medicinal, spiritual and fibre purposes (Kepe 2003). Trichomes are hair-like protrusions on the epidermis of many plants that protect the plant from insect predation, fungal disease, and light degradation and in the case of Cannabis they release cannabinoids (Happy Na et ... flower...

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... in Anarchy, bombs, and basically anything that's illegal, I know quite a lot about marijuana. I know that there are male and female marijuana plants and that the female marijuana plants are more prized for their higher THC content. I also know that there is a different species of Cannabis other then Cannabis Sativa. One popular ... are long and thin and turn red as they mature in a warm environment. In cooler environments the buds may be slightly purple. Sativa plants smell sweet and fruity and the smoke is generally quite mild. It is a source of fiber for rope and other products and it ...

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... provide information to websites dedicated to the medical marijuana area as well as recreational" (Cooper). Later in the interview, Mr. Cooper talked about how growers have approached modifying the plants in order to provide medical benefits while eliminating the high, to which he said, "Just as you can cross breed most ... plants we are able to do the same. Growers farm the crops organically using a natural selection method to increase or decrease the CBD and THC levels based upon the varying needs ... can be used as medicine. Yet there are ways that the people of America can help pav...

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... the medicinal use of marijuana, now have legal defense against criminal prosecution in Washington. It is not however, legalized for recreational use. Under the Medical Marijuana Act, cultivation of marijuana plants for personal, medical use of patients is permitted. However, cultivation for recreational use is still considered a felony. This act addresses cultivation only for one's personal consumption. There is no concrete ... standard for numbers of plants can be grown, but there is a sixty day supply limit written into the new law. If arrested, a patient may need to show that they do...

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... material that's safe for the environment, and is economically available; it's softer than wool and cotton, and also warmer than cotton. Cannabis-hemp takes up much less land than cotton plants do, and needs no fertilizer. Cotton on the other hand, needs large amounts of fertilizer to grow well. Over one half of all environmentally harmful pesticides are used on cotton ... plants. Hemp is also much cheaper than cotton; it doesn't take as much money to grow the plants, and more of the plant can be used, therefore earning the farmer more money. In today's economy, most farmers are barely b...

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... here in the states. Rolling Stone Magazine writes that behind tobacco, Kentucky's second biggest cash crop is marijuana. The cultivators will grow their plants throughout the year starting in spring and harvesting in the fall seasons. The plants are then cut down and hung upside down to dry. The buds off of the plant are then picked off and ready to be ... ...

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... oriental countries. Many monasteries used marijuana arguing it as a gift from god. Its green, brown, or gray colour come from its mixture of dried shredded flowers and leaves from hemp plants. Although it is made up of more than four hundred chemicals, its main active chemical is delta-9-tetralydrocannabinol or THC. Marijuana has more than two hundred slang words including, pot ... who take medication for AIDS and Chemotherapy. In December 1997 a Toronto judge ruled that Parker had a constitutional right to use marijuana for medical reasons and ordered police to return cannabis plants t...

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... , its effects, and its legalization. According to the Internet site, "A Short History," Marijuana, cannabis sativa, or hemp, is one of the oldest psychoactive plants known to humanity. Cannabis has become one of the most widespread and diversified of plants. It grows as a weed and cultivated plant all over the world in a variety of climates and soils. Cannabis preparations have been used as ... ...

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... of even one marijuana plant is a federal felony. Long mandatory minimum sentences are used in a plethora of offenses. If an individual is convicted of cultivation of 100 plants, which can include seedlings, infested, or sick plants, must serve a five-year mandatory minimum sentence. This sentence is longer than the average auto theft or manslaughter sentence. If convicted of a marijuana offense within 1000 ... ...

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... , the hemp plant is also used all around the world as a source of protein-rich food (Kane). Food products made from hemp usually consist of the seeds of the female plants. Hempseed is highly nutritious with an impressive composition consisting of vitamins E, C, B1, B2, B3, B6, as well as Carotene, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and zinc. Hempseed is treated ... , hemp seeds are toasted and sold like popcorn in movie theatres, and all over the world they are revered by vegetarians as a wonderful source of protein (Sládek). Cannabis plants that have been bred to c...

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... and densely branched; Cannabis ruderalis is about two feet high with few or no branches" (1). They also say that "Cannabis has become one of the most widespread and diversified of plants. It grows as weed and cultivated plant all over the world in a variety of climates and soils" (1). Marijuana was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C. It was mainly used as ... everything their doctor prescribed for them failed. In March of 1990, twelve police officers put a battering ram through the door of their mobile home, took their two 10-inch marijuana plants, and arrested the couple. The Je...

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... also135, 000 acres of coca farms in Colombia and 35, 000 farmers are involved in growing coca and poppies. The reason why these farmers participate in the growing of these plants even when they know they can be imprisoned if they are caught is because of the money they receive in return from the drug lords for using their land. A farmer ... can easily make thousands of dollars just growing coca plants on their farms for drug lords. In order to stop the producing of these drugs in South America, the government of these countries has to enforce stricter laws concerning the ... ...

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... they look past the effects that the drug can have on our society and look right to the money. Decriminalizing cannabis can save governments boatloads of money though reduction of processing and incarceration. It would free up millions of taxpayers' dollars to be focused on other avenues. Provided these other states are not worried about the money that's freed up they ... ...

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... the user is after. The short-term effect of marijuana will increase blood pressure and pulse rate up to 16 points above normal. It will also slow down the digestive processing of food. People who smoke marijuana often will have a below normal pulse rate and blood pressure. A chronic user may experience dizziness or even faint. A user may not even need to ... ...

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... the user is after. The short-term effect of marijuana will increase blood pressure and pulse rate up to 16 points above normal. It will also slow down the digestive processing of food. People who smoke marijuana often will have a below normal pulse rate and blood pressure. A chronic user may experience dizziness or even faint. A user may not even need to ... ...

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... produces its actions mainly on the nervous system, the heart, and the blood vessels (science.howstuffworks.com/marijuana2.html). In low doses marijuana can affect balance, stability, perception, and information processing. Also in low doses there can be an increased heart rate and systolic blood pressure, in addition to reddening of eyes due to dilation of conjunctive blood vessels. In higher ... ...

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... crimes and innocent killings would go down an enormous amount. There are many cons to the use of this drug. Marijuana produces immediate, temporary changes in thoughts, perceptions, and information processing, even though there is no convincing scientific evidence that pot causes psychological damage or mental illness in either teenagers or adults. Many Americans believe that marijuana plays a role in violent ... ...

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... be used to help replace the use of gasoline. According to the Department of Energy and Dr. Brooks Kellie, hemp as a biomass fuel producer requires the least specialized growing and processing procedures of all the hemp products. The hydrocarbons in hemp can be processed in to a wide range of biomass energy sources, from fuel pellets to liquid fuels and gas. Development ... ...

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... be greater when other drugs are mixed with marijuana. Research also has documented the following chronic or long-term effects of marijuana use. THC suppresses the neurons in the information-processing system of the hippocampus, the part of the brain that is crucial for learning, memory, and the integration of sensory experiences with emotions and motivation. Researchers have discovered that learned ... ...

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... the user is after. The short-term effect of marijuana will increase blood pressure and pulse rate up to 16 points above normal. It will also slow down the digestive processing of food. People who smoke marijuana often will have a below normal pulse rate and blood pressure. A chronic user may experience dizziness or even faint. A user may not even need to ... ...

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... the parts of the brain which integrate oncoming sensory information with our internal representation of the Self (the temporal lobes.) A specific part of the temporal lobe, the amygdala, responsible for processing emotion, may be crucial." (About Depersonalization. 24 Oct 2001. ) D. Treatment for D.D. This is a hard disorder to treat, and there isn't just one treatment that works for all. Some need intensive ... ...

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... crimes and innocent killings would go down an enormous amount. There are many cons to the use of this drug. Marijuana produces immediate, temporary changes in thoughts, perceptions, and information processing, even though there is no convincing scientific evidence that pot causes psychological damage or mental illness in either teenagers or adults. Many Americans believe that marijuana plays a role in violent ... ...

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... other people. Marijuana users have their own rights and responsibilities to decide what they want to do with their healths and bodies. Moreover, marijuana is one of the most valuable plants in the world because every part of them can be used efficiently. For example, hemp can be used for a variety of product such as paper and fabric while the seeds ... ...

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... get off addictive substances (Oaklanders Quitting Oxycotin With Marijuana). Cannabis has benefitted the world of medicine for thousands of years. Over two-thousand years ago, China was using the cannabis plants to help with all kinds of disorders like head and stomach aches (Grolier). Also, even before the tenth century AD, East Indian healers would use marijuana for a multitude of different ... ...

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... for the possession or distribution of plant with unrivaled health benefits. Our government would not only profit from the sale of cannabis, but could also ensure the safety of the plants use through regulating the sales. The main issue faced by people purchasing marijuana on the street is the chance of contamination with other substances. There has been reported cases were ... ...

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