The Pros And Cons Of Marijuana

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Marijuana is a plant or bhang that is commonly used for recreational purposes. This cannabis is usually inhaled or eaten; this herb also contains mind-altering components. In the beginning, Marijuana was used for medically purposes only, medically emergencies like seizure disorders, Nausea, and multiple sclerosis. Marijuana was only abolished in 1937 due to the Marijuana tax act. The reason for Marijuana being banned started in Mexico; people called it the “marijuana menace." Mexican residents claimed, “Mexican men were going crazy from smoking marijuana, and they were killing people.” An article in the New York Times also stated: “a widow and her four children have been driven insane by eating the Marijuana plant, according to doctors, who say that there is no hope of saving the children's lives and that the mother will be insane for the rest of her life." After the article was released “46 of the 48 states passed laws banning marijuana use”. …show more content…

First, you have the pros, what are the positive aspect of smoking Marijuana. It is a known fact that Marijuana can serve as a euphoria, and euphoria is “a feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.” Also after smoking Marijuana, it is known to have enhanced senses, some say that food seems to taste better after they have smoked. Marijuana is also considered to be a Temazepam, if you have trouble sleeping at night cannabis is known to help with insomnia. In addition to that evidence shows that smoking Marijuana possesses no significant health threat. Studies show “there have been no reported cases of lung cancer or emphysema attributed to marijuana.” These are some of the advantages of smoking Marijuana, but one must remember there are two sides to this

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