Marijuana is another abused drug. It may come naturally and can have medical purposes, but once it is abused it will never be used for what it was necessary for. It can have many effects that may last life long on a developing brain. Marijuana is, "a green and brown mix of dried flowers, stems, seeds and leavess from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa.". The main active chemical is THC. It moves very quickly through the bloodstream and other organs. It is a mild halluinogen that can act as a depressant or a stimulant. The risks of this drug at a young age are the potential of inflicting long lasting negative impact on ones brain. It can lead to structural or functional deficits of the brain. It could lead to develop weaker verbal and communication skills, lowered learning capabilities and shortened attention span. Some long term effects may be it is the gateway drug. This may be the beginning of your journey into drugs and it may lead to more and more use on harder drugs.
Marijuana really starts the is it safe or not argument. The drug itself can be used for medical purposes, but it really shows the consquences of abusing something. The drug used when young may lead to terrible deficits. The more informed someone is on this subject, the better it will be for them to avoid it.
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