Amy+Annala--Marijuana+Legalization+FAQs

About Marijuana __**
 * __ [[image:weed..gif width="96" height="110"]] Frequently Asked Questions [[image:weed..gif width="106" height="110"]]


 * Q. What positive effects does marijuana have? **

A. All types of marijuana are mind-altering. It tends to give a relaxing sensation that everything in the world is okay. Marijuana has also been known to relieve chronic pain.


 * Q. What negative effects does marijuana have? **

A. Marijuana is extremely dangerous. It can lead to many health defects like heart problems, a damaged immune system, and it can increase the chances of getting HIV. Causing tens of thousands of car crashes each year, marijuana throws off the perception, concentration, and reaction time of any user. Hallucinations, paranoia, and anxiety attacks are all dangerous effects that marijuana may have


 * Q. Can marijuana really lead to other drugs? [[image:weeeed..jpg width="258" height="185"]] **

A. Although it is not scientifically proven, marijuana has thought to be a gateway drug to using other illicit drugs. The chances of someone smoking cocaine are increased 104 times if they begin to smoke marijuana. More than 99% of adults who use illicit drugs now have previously smoked marijuana. These harder drugs marijuana can lead to, are even more harmful and can do more damage to a person than marijuana.


 * Q. Why isn’t marijuana legal in every state? **

A. Marijuana isn’t completely safe, even when being used for medical purposes. There is no way to measure the exact amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), marijuana’s active ingredient, making it unsafe to use. The effects of marijuana have also been seen as too dangerous to the users and to the public for anybody to use.


 * Q. How can you tell if someone has been using marijuana? **

A. When someone has been using marijuana, their eyes may become bloodshot and they might have trouble walking in a straight line. They tend to laugh at almost everything, finding nearly everything to be highly amusing. However, if a person’s body becomes accustomed to marijuana, they might not show any effects at all.


 * Q. Who uses marijuana? **

The largest age group to use marijuana is older teens. 18-20 year olds are the ones that most often use. However, marijuana use drops significantly in 22 year olds and up.

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