Objective On Marijuana
...that are going to deliver their desired level of satisfaction (www.adf.org.au/drughit/facts/hdayca.html) The consequences and side effects of marijuana often out-weigh its presumed benefits. THC is the main psychoactive chemical present in cannabis, and the effects vary from person to person, as with any drug, depending on the age, size, and health of a person, as well as how much they’ve taken and whether they have taken the substance before. When people are affected by a small amount of cannabis they are said to be “stoned” or “high” and traces of THC remain detectable in their urine for some time after use. These “high’s” can last from up to 2 –3 hours after smoking. The so-called positive immediate effects include relaxation and loss of inhibitions, leaving the user feeling happy, more confident, often laughing spontaneously and sometimes drowsy. The not so positive effects can include, confusion, paranoia, less coordination, thinking and memory loss, increased heart rate, reddened eyes and faintness. Long-term effects are that of respiratory illness, brain dysfunction and even low sex drive, especially in males. Another effect often promoted by opposers of legalization is its personality altering properties. (www.personalhealthzone.com/marijuanasideeffects.html) While marijuana is illegal, tobacco and alcohol kill more people but is still acceptable. Cannabis is less harmful that alcohol and cigarette smoking according to The World Health Organization (WHO). Their magazine states the report found that cannabis did less harm to public health than alcohol and tobacco, two legal drugs, even if people consumed the drug on the same basis. However, although Drug Foundation director Chris Spence believes this may be true, he is not convinced cannabis should be legalized purely on the grounds that it is less harmful and that each drug should be consider...