What is Marijuana? Marijuana is the word used to describe dried flowers, seeds and leaves of the Indian hemp plant. Over 5,000 years ago, it originated in China. This plant made its way over to the United States by some early settlers and was traded to the Indians. The Indians began to smoke parts of this plant at many rituals and ceremonies that they held. The part of the plant that is used is the flower bud. The buds contain a chemical called THC, when consumed it gives the person a feeling of "high". Over many years, marijuana has been given a large number of slang terms. Weed is the most commonly used slang word of Marijuana. But also, grass, pot, smoke, cannabis, ganja, and even a new slang, trizzles. Many of these names started to be …show more content…
Marijuana, that is usually smoked as a cigarette, can also be smoked in a pipe. Within minutes, the user can feel immediate effect from the substance or joint. Within the span of thirty minutes, the abuser can experience increased heart rate, trouble with coordination and balance, as well as a hazy state of mind. The amount of the substance that enters through your blood system, can affect how long you are in this trance. In some cases, it can be two to three hours, but it also depends on the amount you take. Unfortunately, Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the world. In 2007, a survey found that 14.4 million individuals in the U.S. alone had smoked Marijuana at least once during the previous …show more content…
The eye disease Glaucoma can be prevented and even treated with the proper use of Marijuana. Glaucoma increases the pressure in the eyeball, leading to destruction of the optic nerve and as a result causing loss of vision. The effects of Marijuana decrease the pressure inside the eye. The effects of the drug can prevent blindness by slowing the growth of the disease. Also, Medical Marijuana is being used to treat an autoimmune disease called Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. It is caused when the body starts attacking itself for a reason that is unknown. Marijuana has been proven to have a soothing effect on the immune system, from the chemicals in it. This is how it helps deal with symptoms of Lupus. Marijuana also helps people who are experiencing pain and