Marijuana - Weed, Kush, Bud, Mary Jane, Ganja, Green Goddess, Pot, etc.
Drug Description
The marijuana plant has leaves known as alternate or opposite. Their are usually 5-7 leaflets per stem. The leaves are usually sticky with resin. The flowers or plants are green, and do have a gender.
How The Drug Is taken
Smoked in a pipe, bong, joint, blunt, eaten in brownies or cookies or any type of food, cannabis butter, and drank in tea.
Short-Term Effects
Short-term effects of marijuana include problems with memory and learning, distorted perception (sounds, sights, time, touch), trouble with thinking and problem solving, loss of coordination, and increased heart rate.
Long-Term Effects
Most of the long-term effects from marijuana are still unknown, but some possibilities include weakened immune system, higher risk of lung infections, heart disease, bipolar disorder, depression, mood swings and schizophrenia.
Interesting Facts
Some interesting facts about marijuana would be that marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the USA. Also, 22.5 millions people use marijuana daily. Another fact is that it would take 800 joints to kill a person, but from carbon monoxide poisoning. Also, there are over 200 different slang words used for marijuana. And finally, it has been made official that 18 states now have legalized marijuana - including our state of Washington.