MARIJUANA
Slang
or Street Names: Weed, Pot, Bud, Grass
History:
Marijuana, a product of the Cannabis Sative plant, grew
readily in the United States during the early 1900's.
Attempts to regulate and tax the drug began in 1937 and
eventually it was classified as a Schedule I drug by the
Controlled Substance Act of 1970.
Identification:
The Marijuana plant is a green leafy bush with serrated
leaves. The leave are dried and then smoked in hand
rolled cigarettes.
Effects:
The Physical and Psychological effects of marijuana use
include relaxation, euphoria, increased appetite,
altered perception, impaired coordination, paranoia and
an increase in heart rate.
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