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'''Marijuana''' is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]], colloquially known as an [[illegal drug]].  It is favored by many [[liberals]]<ref>[http://www.passionateamerica.com/legalize-marijuana-are-you-crazy/]</ref>.
 
'''Marijuana''' is a [[Schedule I]] [[Controlled Substance]], colloquially known as an [[illegal drug]].  It is favored by many [[liberals]]<ref>[http://www.passionateamerica.com/legalize-marijuana-are-you-crazy/]</ref>.
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The effects of marijuana can 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 considered to be 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 .
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The effects of marijuana can 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 falsely considered to be a [[gateway drug]], because some users also use other drugs such as [[cocaine]], [[methamphetamine]], and [[heroin]] but this is a form of correlation not causation. Marijuana advocates and many scientists have claimed that it has medicinal benefits, particularly for pain relief and appetite stimulation among those with a terminal illness.  Doctors have found that other drugs can more effectively deliver these benefits but with considerable side effects. Former Conservative Law Enforcement officials as well as [[liberals]] have rallied to decriminalize the drug<ref>[http://www.leap.cc]</ref>.
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