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Marijuana or cannabis is one of the most commonly abused drugs. Marijuana consists of the dried and crushed leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds of the cannabis sativa plant. Delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol, also know as THC, is the primary psychoactive, mind-altering ingredient in marijuana that produces the feeling of being "high." In this paper I will discuss some of the uses of marijuana, the effects of marijuana, its history, and some of the treatment methods for marijuana.

Cannabis is one of the oldest known agricultural plants. Therefore it has a large presence in the history of the world. Woven fabrics have been discovered that are believed to be hemp fibers from 8000 to 7000 B.C. The first know use of hemp comes from China in about 4500 B.C. Which was used for rope, net making, and cloth weaving. Also, China was the first to use the plant for psychoactive purposes. India has documented the use of marijuana, or "bhang," in the group of religious books known as the...

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1. Medicinal Marijuana
   

   Medicinal Marijuana. The pros and cons of using marijuana for medical uses are
   exaggerated by both government officials and pro-marijuana organizations. ...

2. Legalize Marijuana
   

   Legalize Marijuana. ... Due to all these lobbying groups, it clearly shows substantial
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3. Legalization Of Marijuana
   

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4. Legalization Of Marijuana
   

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5. Positive/Negative Effects Of Marijuana
   

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