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Marijuana derives its psychoactive properties from a chemical within it known as tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. This chemical creates a wide variety of effects in a consumer, including a mild to acute feeling of euphoria, a substantial increase in appetite and a moderate amount of anxiety, which can sometimes manifest itself into a feeling of paranoia. Besides having a chemical reaction with the brain, marijuana also affects the circulatory system, causing a slowing of the heart rate, which can result in extremities going numb for a limited period of time.

While some may consider the euphoria associated with marijuana to be benefit enough, there are a wide variety of medical uses for THC and the compounds included in the marijuana plant. One of the greatest benefits is the increased appetite that comes along with the consumption of the drug. This has been used with cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to enable them to eat again and maintain their strength through the difficult process. Marijuana has been shown to alleviate nausea, and has been shown to be successful in the treatment of neurogenic pain, as well as having a host of benefits for those suffering from glaucoma, Asthma and spasticity.

The positive effects are that ..it makes you feel reallyy good

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