Marijuana and its Dangerous Effects Today we will discuss, the background of the marijuana plant, in regards to effects and types of usage. I hope that this will inform those that are unaware of the matter, and reiterate to those who are familiar Marijuana is a mood altering or psychoactive drug that has many nicknames, such as pot, weed, ganja, sensi, herb, and others. It is an ancient drug that dates back to hundreds of …showed first 75 words of 1114 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1114 total…can make your memory vanish and cause your heart rate to slow. You could develop lung cancer or a dangerously low blood pressure. This drug isn't deadly, but close to it. It causes Americans everyday suffering just for those few minutes or hours of a good feeling. Is it worth it? Looking back on past experiences I would say “no”, but the number of those that will choose “yes” is growing at an alarming rate.