| | '''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>. |
| − | 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 . | + | 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>. |