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    Marijuana is a plant known as cannabis that has psychoactive and physiological effects when consumed. It originated in China in 2727 BC and was later spread worldwide. Marijuana is used both medicinally to treat conditions like cancer and nerve pain, and recreationally for its euphoric effects. It contains THC, the main psychoactive chemical, and is legal for medical use in 23 U.S. states and other countries like Jamaica. Famous marijuana users include musicians and celebrities. Bob Marley helped popularize the drug through his music by promoting unity and an alternative worldview. While it may provide medical benefits, marijuana also carries health risks if abused.

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    Marijuana is a plant known as cannabis that has psychoactive and physiological effects when consumed. It originated in China in 2727 BC and was later spread worldwide. Marijuana is used both medicinally to treat conditions like cancer and nerve pain, and recreationally for its euphoric effects. It contains THC, the main psychoactive chemical, and is legal for medical use in 23 U.S. states and other countries like Jamaica. Famous marijuana users include musicians and celebrities. Bob Marley helped popularize the drug through his music by promoting unity and an alternative worldview. While it may provide medical benefits, marijuana also carries health risks if abused.

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    MARIJUANA

    Davida, Serenity & Kassiem

    What Is Marijuana?

    A plant considered cannabis, that many people are familiar with.


    Marijuana is a hallucinogenic compound which often causes people
    to see (or think they see) random colors, patterns, etc. Marijuana also
    is considered a stimulant as well a depressant.

    History And Location.


    Cannabis comes form the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung in
    2727 B.C. Years ago cannabis was spread around the
    world, it was traded for other goods such as fiber, etc.

    Why Is It Used?
    Ancient Use:
    In the Early times for animals to eat as a fiber
    substitute, oil, and rope.
    Present Use:
    A medication that rids one for a headache, a
    disease like cancer, or nerve pain.

    What Is In Marijuana?
    THC:
    the main chemical in marijuana which is responsible
    for the after effects
    THC stimulates cells in the brain releasing dopamine, a
    prescription drug, that treats circulation problems
    which creates a state of intense excitement and
    happiness; Euphoria./

    Is It Legal?
    Marijuana is legal in 23 states in the U.S.. It is also legal
    in majority of the islands such as Jamaica. It is legal for
    medical use.

    State within the US that marijuana is legal

    Famous People Who Use Marijuana?


    Michael Jordan
    Rihanna
    Lil Wayne
    Snoop Dog
    Miley Cyrus
    Wiz Khalifa
    Justin Bieber
    Chris Brown

    AND THE
    LIST GOES ON

    Who is Bob Marley?


    Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singersongwriter, musician, and guitarist who achieved
    international fame and acclaim.

    Bob Marley is a name that is widely


    associated with marijuana

    Marley has inspired listeners everywhere to spread


    the love, promote unity and, in general, think about
    the world in a different way.

    Dangers Of Marijuana?
    Marijuana may cause;
    -changes sperms cells
    -can upset a menstrual cycle
    -mental functions are diminished
    -affects memory

    Scientific Recommendation?

    Marijuana is only recommended for a medical use


    prescribed by a doctor .

    Bibliography
    National Institute on Drug Abuse
    http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana

    Normal.org
    http://norml.org/aboutmarijuana

    Bob Marley
    www.bobmarley.com/

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