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Marijuana
Marijuana is a drug made from the Cannabis sativa plant. Its mind-altering ingredient is called the “dronabinol,” a psychoactive substance. More than 400 other chemicals are found in the cannabis plant.
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How many ounces in a pound of marijuana?
There are 16 ounces in a POUND of marijuana, just like there are 16 ounces in any pound... weight will not change for Any thing if you have 16 ounces of grass that's 1 pound same if you had 16 oz cheese burger its a 1 pounder.
If you subscribe to the premise the God created the universe and everything, then yes.
Can you become a CPA with a misdemeanor possession of marijuana charge?
According to the California Board of Accountancy website, there is nothing that says you CAN NOT be a CPA if you have a criminal history.
I have a friend who is in the same boat but his charge got dismissed because he was a medical patient.
this is as much info as I have. hope it helps.
i dont think it will be a problem. at the worst...maybe wait until your off probation?
Why should cannabis be legalised?
Now, if you are getting high to help with stress / depression, a chronic condition, insomnia, etc you have likely made a more healthy choice than a man made chemical that ends with -oride or -azapam!
In most cases you don't need to have too much (2 to 4 tokes) in order to help with pain, depression, insomnia, etc.
If you are using herb just for the sake of getting blitzed out of your mind...maybe talk to a friend about why you might feel the need to do this. Not a great habit. That said.....it's still far better for you than drinking alchahol until you are drunk for hours.
Does marijuana clog your throat with saliva?
yes and it could kill you dont smoke it yes and it could kill you dont smoke it
Does coffee hide the smell of weed?
If you're trying to hide it from a sniffer dog, there's nothing you can do to really hide it, and coffee especially won't do a thing. But if you mean from parents or something, then I'd say yeah, most likely. I don't think we're allowed to talk about these illegal things.
What is the origin of marijuana?
they say Asia but being from native American background i gotta say before anybody(other race) came there was in SA and many places, it used as a ceremonial thing or sometimes(most) to relieve things
How much weed do you have to smoke to get high?
There are several variables that determine the effect of marijuana on an individual.
No person will react to the drug the same way as another.
First and most important is the quality of the product used. The active ingredient T.H.C. is different not just from different sources but also from plant to plant and time of harvest.
The weight, health and tolerance to THC of the individual smoking it also play a part in its effects.
How long does marijuana stay in your urine if you are a heavy user?
Atleast 30 days!! yeah true. but if you take a bunch of niacin pills and drink water then about a week
Where did marijuana the drug originate?
Marijuana is thought to have originated in the middle east millions of years ago. Marijuana use has been documented as far back as Egyptian times being used for both its hemp producing and pshycoactive qualities.
smoking's not good for you, because, you can get lung cancer, and you might die. And it's really bad for your health.
Does marijuana have any positive effects?
Hemp (marijuana) is used as medicinal plant for glaucoma, an eye disorder and for some respiratory disorders. The hemp plant also makes an excellent rope. Its consumption for recreational purposes only may produce undesirable health consequences. To correct the answer and give the asker a better understanding, to start hemp is not the plant consumed for recreational or medicinal purposes. Hemp is the non-consumable by-product of the harvest such as the stalk and branches. Hemp is then created into fabric and rope. On the other hand the consumable part is the bud of the female plant. When consumed marijuana causes a peaceful euphoric effect which most typical users enjoy, however because one person cannot base the effects of a drug on one person to be equivilant to the way their own body reacts to the substance it is advised that if you choose to use marijuana you start with a minute amount so as to gauge your reaction. Furthermore marijuana can be used to releive eye pressure in glacoma patiants and slow the growth and even prevent cancerious tumors. these are only a few of the positive effects of marijuana use how ever there are multiple negative side effects however these are generaly very miniscual and many users overcome these effects with little effort. For more info you can visit the NORML (The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) website.
lung cancer is caused by smoking: Lung cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth in tissues of the lung. This growth may lead to metastasis, which is the invasion of adjacent tissue and infiltration beyond the lungs. The vast majority of primary lung cancers are carcinomas of the lung, derived from epithelial cells. Lungcancer, the most common cause of cancer-related death in men and women, is responsible for 1.3 million deaths worldwide annually, as of 2004.[1] The most common symptoms are shortness of breath, coughing (including coughing up blood), and weight loss.[2]
The main types of lung cancer are small cell lung carcinoma and non-small cell lung carcinoma. This distinction is important, because the treatment varies; non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) is sometimes treated with surgery, while small cell lung carcinoma (SCLC) usually responds better to chemotherapy and radiation.[3] The most common cause of lung cancer is long-term exposure to tobacco smoke.[4] The occurrence of lung cancer in nonsmokers, who account for as many as 15% of cases,[5] is often attributed to a combination of genetic factors,[6][7] radon gas,[8]asbestos,[9] and air pollution,[10][11][12] including secondhand smoke.[13][14]
Lung cancer may be seen on chest radiograph and computed tomography (CT scan). Thediagnosis is confirmed with a biopsy. This is usually performed by bronchoscopy or CT-guided biopsy. Treatment and prognosis depend upon the histological type of cancer, the stage (degree of spread), and the patient's performance status. Possible treatments include surgery,chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. Depending on the stage and treatment, the five-year survival rateis 14%.[2]
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Tobacco smoke in an Irish pub before a smoking ban came into effect on March 29, 2004
Passive smoking is the inhalation of smoke, called secondhand smoke (SHS) or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), from tobacco products used by others. It occurs when tobacco smoke permeates any environment, causing its inhalation by people within that environment. Scientific evidence shows that exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke causes disease, disability, and death.[1][2][3][4]
Passive smoking has played a central role in the debate over the harms and regulation of tobacco products. Since the early 1970s, the tobacco industry has been concerned about passive smoking as a serious threat to its business interests;[5] harm to "innocent bystanders" was perceived as a motivator for stricter regulation of tobacco products. Despite an early awareness of the likely harms of secondhand smoke, the tobacco industry coordinated to engineer a scientific controversy with the aim of forestalling regulation of their products.[6] Currently, the health risks of secondhand smoke are a matter of scientific consensus, and these risks have been one of the major motivations for smoking bansin workplaces and indoor public places, including restaurants, bars and night clubs.
The term thirdhand smoke was recently coined to identify the residual tobacco smoke contamination that remains after the cigarette is extinguished and secondhand smoke has cleared from the air.[7][8][9]Preliminary research suggests that byproducts of thirdhand smoke may pose a health risk,[10] though the magnitude of risk, if any, remains unknown.
"Second hand smoke" redirects here. For the Sublime album, see Second-hand Smoke.
Tobacco smoke in an Irish pub before a smoking ban came into effect on March 29, 2004
Passive smoking is the inhalation of smoke, called secondhand smoke (SHS) or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), from tobacco products used by others. It occurs when tobacco smoke permeates any environment, causing its inhalation by people within that environment. Scientific evidence shows that exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke causes disease, disability, and death.[1][2][3][4]
Passive smoking has played a central role in the debate over the harms and regulation of tobacco products. Since the early 1970s, the tobacco industry has been concerned about passive smoking as a serious threat to its business interests;[5] harm to "innocent bystanders" was perceived as a motivator for stricter regulation of tobacco products. Despite an early awareness of the likely harms of secondhand smoke, the tobacco industry coordinated to engineer a scientific controversy with the aim of forestalling regulation of their products.[6] Currently, the health risks of secondhand smoke are a matter of scientific consensus, and these risks have been one of the major motivations for smoking bansin workplaces and indoor public places, including restaurants, bars and night clubs.
The term thirdhand smoke was recently coined to identify the residual tobacco smoke contamination that remains after the cigarette is extinguished and secondhand smoke has cleared from the air.[7][8][9]Preliminary research suggests that byproducts of thirdhand smoke may pose a health risk,[10] though the magnitude of risk, if any, remains unknown.
that is why smoking is harmful!
How much marijuana do you have to smoke to die?
According to the government, somewhere between 1/3 of your body weight and 1500 pounds. That's a huge difference. If you can somehow get 1500 pounds of weed, than kudos to you.
first of all, EWWWWW!!!!! second, it sounds like if you really like this person you need to talk to them about their problem with marijuana. that's all i got. later, summer
Why should marijuana be illegal?
The question shouldn't be why should it be illegal, but should by why is it not legal?! Marijuana is safer than alcohol and caffeine! But to this day is still illegal. It has even been proven in scientific studies to be helpful to people with illness.
It should not be illegal. If only the government would legalize it and tax it like they do cigarettes, the national debt would be minimized tremendously in a matter of 10 to 20 years.
You should check out the AlterNet link listed below this answer for the top ten reasons why marijuana should be legal.
Does palo azul clean your system of marijuana?
No. The suggested use is to drink one or more gallons a day. You can do the same with ordinary water with the same affect. It will like water at that volume dilute your urine, but this is detectable as well and still results in a failed test.
How can you tell if marijuana is good or bad if you don't smoke it?
If the marijuana leaf is pure green or light green.
Sorry, I've seen leaf that was so dark, that it looked black. And it's effect was strong. So perhaps, to trust some experimenter is best. Especially if you do not want to risk the brain damage associated with marijuana usage..
This is a matter of personal opinions. Below are some opinions from Answers.com contributors.
Updated Answer (2012)
No. Marijuana should not be legalised. It is only within the last 2 years that we are fully beginning to understand the negative effects of marijuana. These are the reasons why marijuana should not be legalised:
Marijuana contains a very harmful substance called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolwhich is just one of the few variations of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC for short).
THC
THC attacks various sites and receptors in the brain, blocking them off and causing the "high" that users experience. Although a "high" person may feel good on marijuana, their brains are actually taking damage.
While "high" the THC causes:
- Distorted perceptions
- Difficulty thinking
- Inability to solve problems
- Memory and learning complications
The memory and learning complications can take days or weeks to wear off, depending on how much marijuana the user takes. So, someone who uses marijuana daily most likely operates at a below-normal level of intellect.
Heavy users can suffer permanent memory damage.
Addiction
Marijuana is very addictive. Once addicted, the user will suffer further side effects:
- Irritability
- Aggression
- Insomnia
- Loss of appetite
- Anxiety
- Uncontrollable urges or cravings
- Paranoia Syndrome
These effects may be with the user for a lifetime. Even after s/he has long given up the drug.
Relationships
Users of marijuana or cannabis (any drug containing a variation of THC) will always suffer from paranoia side-effects, no matter how much they use. An addict may develop Paranoia Syndrome, which is mostly irreversible.
Because of the aggression and paranoia, users of marijuana find it extremely difficult to find and stay in a relationship, since their aggression and paranoia often drive partners away.
This causes a snowball effect, as the marijuana user will then use more of the drug to deal with the emotional effects of a negative relationship.
Mental Health
It's only recently that scientists are beginning to learn about the effects of THC-drugs on mental health.
It has recently been learned that marijuana can cause:
- Depression
- Suicidal tendencies
- Anxiety attacks
- Paranoia Syndrome
- Schizophrenia
While depression and suicidal tendencies can be countered with extensive therapy and counselling and anxiety attacks can be controlled to an extent with lifetime-prescription medication, the paranoia syndrome and schizophrenia, if the user is affected by either, is usually irreversible.
The Heart
Marijuana effects the heart in a hugely negative way too.
When marijuana enters the system, the users heart rate increases rapidly, as the brain "orders" the heart to pump blood to the brain quicker to combat the effects of the drug.
This can cause:
- Permanent palpitations
- Damaged or split heart valves (causing internal bleeding then death)
- Permanent arrhythmias
- Cardiac arrest (heart attack)
The underlying heart problems can also be passed on genetically to any children the addict or former addict may have.
The Lungs
Marijuana smoke contains a gas called Carcinogenic Hydrocarbon.
This Carcinogenic Hydrocarbon is very "heavy" and can cause irritation to the lungs. In fact, they cause three times more damage to the lungs than tobacco smoke.
Other effects on the lungs are:
- Drop in growth of epithelial cells (leading to the growth of cancers)
- Regular to chronic cough
- Phlem blockages
- Chest-related infections - Respiratory illness
- Respiratory arrest (in long-term addicts)
Pregnancy
Women who smoke marijuana during pregnancy or have a partner who smokes marijuana around her, will be passing on health complications to her unborn child. These include:
- Undergrowth
- Premature birth
- Breathing complications
- Genetic heart conditions
- Non-genetic heart conditions
- Brain underdevelopment
- Physical disabilities (deafness, blindness, etc)
- Mental disabilities (autism, schizophrenia, etc)
- Miscarriage or stillbirth
Marijuana has also been proved to complicate pregnancies and prolong labour. Many pregnant women who smoked marijuana during pregnancy have undergone emergency caesarean, often many months premature, for the sake of the child.
In some countries or states, it may be in the best interests of the authorities to remove the child from the mother in these cases, since she has put her child's life at extreme risk.
Medical And Law
Marijuana is often prescribed for medical reasons in some countries, including some states in the USA.
However, especially recently due to the advancement in knowledge of how marijuana effects people negatively, marijuana as a medical use is being hugely argued against all over the globe.
Many countries, particularly in Europe, have acted on the new research and toughened laws against marijuana.
Most notably in the United Kingdom, where previously marijuana use would get you a "slap on the wrist". Whereas nowadays you'd be sent to jail and ordered to attend drug-therapy sessions. If you refuse to attend the sessions, your jail sentence will just get longer, forcing the user into a "cold turkey" state.
Some European countries have tightened their requirements for prescribing marijuana for medical uses, while others have banned it completely.
Some underdeveloped and developing Asian, African and Arabic countries have gone to the extremes, raising the penalty of marijuana possession to the same penalty as cocaine possession. Life imprisonment.
All of these health effects will not happen all at the same time. And not every user will suffer all of these effects. It relies greatly on how much the user takes and whether the user is addicted or not.
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Previous Answer (2009)
Marijuana is FAR more harmful than tobacco. So no.
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Previous Answer (2009)
First off, yes, Cannabis should be legalized.
Second, not only is the prohibition of it irrational, but by keeping this commonly used "drug" illegal, we are placing more and more money into the hands of gang members and other criminals. The prohibition of Cannabis is very similar to the prohibition of alcohol. When alcohol was made illegal in 1920 after years of common use among society, people still wanted their booze. Gangs then decided to control the distribution of the illegal substance, giving them control of the streets and of most of the cities ( i.e. Al Capone made most of his money off of alcohol that he sold in illegal gambling houses ). The government realized how dangerous they had made the streets, and that it didn't matter what was said, if the people want their alcohol, they're going to get it one way or another. The government made alcohol legal again in 1933, and crime dropped dramatically. One can only imagine what our crime rate NOW would be like if we simply made Cannabis legal.
When marijuana was made illegal in 1937 by the racist and thick headed politician Harry J. Anslinger, his reasonings were that, "Marijuana is an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality, and death." and also that, "Marijuana leads to pacifism and communist brainwashing." and that, "Marijuana is the most violent-causing drug in the history of mankind." but worst of all, "Marijuana makes darkies think they're as good as the white man." (Harry J. Anslinger, 1930's) It was statements like this that made all of society fear the use of Cannabis for any reason. This still did not convince a small portion of society to stop, and if not for those people, more people would not have continued to use Cannabis and discover that it doesn't make you crazy, and that it isn't addictive, and that it doesn't make one violent. So my only question is why is Cannabis STILL illegal after all of the reasons we made it illegal have been proven wrong?
Also, with the economic crisis we recently have experienced in the United States, Cannabis is a very useful cash crop that can be taxed to help the nation gain the money it needs. So again I ask, why is Cannabis still illegal?
It's time we stand up and make a change. If people are allowed to smoke harmful cigarettes, take extremely addicting prescription pills, drink overly intoxicating alcohol, and drink dangerously stimulating caffeine, why can't we use a relaxing, non-addictive, helpful both mentally and physically, and NATURAL herb?
There is controversy about whether legalizing marijuana would benefit society. On the one hand it would provide extra governmental income through taxation and serve as pain relief for chronic medical condition, but on the other hand it's potential to become addictive and the harm those under its influence can cause are the reasons that it is largely illegal in the first place. In certain places, for instance Massachusetts, while non-medical use is not legal, the use of marijuana has been decriminalized.
Could you get short term memory loss by smoking marijuana?
Marijuana produces immediate, temporary changes in thoughts, perceptions, and information processing. The cognitive process most clearly affected by marijuana is short-term memory. In laboratory studies, subjects under the influence of marijuana have no trouble remembering things they learned previously. However, they display diminished capacity to learn and recall new information. This diminishment only lasts for the duration of the intoxication. There is no convincing evidence that heavy long-term marijuana use permanently impairs memory or other cognitive functions.
