| A drug, Marijuana, prepared for human consumption | | | | an open mind. |
| in an herbal form is also called by Cannabis, one | | | | Cause for Permanent Mental Illness During |
| among its several names. Everyone should be | | | | intoxication, marijuana users become irrational and |
| apprised of the fact that using Marijuana is in fact | | | | often behave erratically. |
| Drug abuse. People have termed Marijuana safer to | | | | Even though there are not any scientific evidence |
| use than other drugs and tried to whitewash it; | | | | showing that marijuana causes psychological damage |
| however, real psychological harm and physical harm | | | | or mental illness, psychological distress like feelings of |
| are caused. The fact is that Marijuana is a | | | | panic, anxiety, and paranoia are caused following |
| hallucinogenic drug, that can lead to addiction and | | | | marijuana ingestion. |
| abuse. | | | | Marijuana is Highly Addictive. To break the addiction |
| Symptoms Of Marijuana's Addiction | | | | long term users experiencing physical dependence |
| Both emotional and mental addictions are caused by | | | | and withdrawal often need professional drug |
| Marijuana. The mind becomes Marijuana obsessed and | | | | treatment. |
| you start gravitating towards friends and people who | | | | It is not for those who smoke Marijuana occasionally |
| are like minded. Once the addiction is full blown the | | | | and in very small quantities but for those who are |
| person is only able to function under the Marijuana | | | | long term users. |
| high. Their misconception that marijuana is what they | | | | Being more potent than in the past. The youth of |
| need to solve their problems causes constant abuse. | | | | today are using a much more dangerous drug than |
| Being without their stash and are constantly | | | | their counterparts from the past ever did. |
| concerned with the next hit are hated by addicts. In | | | | This is a highly debatable point as common sense tells |
| a nutshell, you live, breathe and dream Marijuana. | | | | us it must be true considering that man has always |
| Some classic symptoms are: | | | | tried to improve everything so why not Marijuana. |
| - Marijuana tolerance: the need for markedly in | | | | Marijuana offences are not severely punished. Few |
| increased amounts of marijuana to achieve | | | | marijuana addicts are arrested or sent to prison - this |
| intoxication or markedly diminished effect with | | | | encourages the continued use of the drug. |
| continued use of the same amount of Marijuana. | | | | Statistics show this is far from the truth - arrests |
| - Greater use of marijuana than intended: Marijuana | | | | have more than doubled and keep increasing. They |
| taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than | | | | do get arrested, tried and jailed and make no |
| was intended. | | | | mistake about that. The Law in every country in the |
| - To cut down or control marijuana use there are | | | | world wishes to see the end of the drug rule - be it |
| unsuccessful efforts. | | | | Marijuana or any other drug. |
| - For using marijuana a great deal of time is spent. | | | | Causes more damage to lungs than tobacco. There is |
| - Marijuana use causing a reduction in social, | | | | elevated risk of developing lung cancer and related |
| occupational or recreational activities. | | | | diseases to marijuana smokers. |
| - significant problems will be caused due to continued | | | | The belief that moderate marijuana smoking poses |
| use of marijuana despite knowing about it. | | | | minimal danger to the lungs has been under dispute. |
| Marijuana and Addiction-Myths and Facts | | | | No obstruction of the lung's small airway is exhibited |
| There are several myths surrounding the use of | | | | by heavy marijuana smokers, unlike heavy tobacco |
| Marijuana; however you should remember that | | | | smokers. No matter what it is you are smoking it has |
| interpretations vary - so the reader is urged to keep | | | | some effects so get wise. |