How marijuana works - Marijuana Seeds and Use Guides

Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the United States. In spite of it's illicit status marijuana is so widely popular that it almost equals the popularity of surfing on Internet. According to some surveys during the 1998 76.5 million Americans used the Internet. During the same year more than 71 million Americans admitted that they have consumed cannabis.

The parts of the plant used for smoking are leaves and buds of the marijuana plant (Cannabis Sativa). Science tells us that marijuana contains more than 400 chemicals. Most interesting of these to marijuana consumers is THC (delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol) which is the main psychoactive substance of the plant. Some studies are showing that THC has effects on brain's short term memory. Marijuana is also known to have effects on motor coordination, anxiety levels and heart rates. Some studies are showing that cannabis contains some chemicals that are causing cancer. Those chemicals are usually associated with tobacco smoking.

Historically, marijuana is prohibited by the United States laws in 1937. Although it's been banned for so long time it's stated by some government agencies in 1999 that there are 11 million current users of marijuana, where “current” means that surveyed people have used the drug within 30 days of the survey.

This article will give you more informations about marijuana. You will learn why is it so popular drug and what kind of influence will it have on your body and your mind.

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