| − | '''Marijuana''' is an [[illegal drug]]. | + | '''Marijuana''' is an [[illegal drug]]. It is favored by many [[liberals]]<sup>[http://www.passionateamerica.com/legalize-marijuana-are-you-crazy/]</sup>, especially [[hippies]]<sup>[http://www.sheffieldtoday.net/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=2096152§ionid=58]</sup>. |
| − | The effects of marijuana include a feeling of euphoria, short-term memory loss, mild hallucinations, and an impairment of physical and mental functioning. Marijuana, like [[alcohol]] and [[nicotine]], is a gateway drug, and some users later turn to even more dangerous drugs such as [[cocaine]], [[methamphetamine]], and [[heroin]]. Marijuana advocates have touted its alleged medicinal benefits, particularly for pain relief and appetite stimulation among those with a terminal illness. | + | The effects of marijuana include a feeling of euphoria, short-term memory loss, mild hallucinations, and an impairment of physical and mental functioning. Marijuana, like [[alcohol]] and [[nicotine]], is a gateway drug, and some users later turn to even more dangerous drugs such as [[cocaine]], [[methamphetamine]], and [[heroin]]. [[Liberal]] marijuana advocates have claimed that it has alleged medicinal benefits, particularly for pain relief and appetite stimulation among those with a terminal illness. However, doctors have found that other drugs can more effectively deliver these benefits . |