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'''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''"weed"''' or '''"pot"''') is a dangerous drug that comes from the ''Cannabis'' [[plant]]. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate or consume in most civilized areas of the world.

'''Marijuana''' (colloquially known as '''"weed"''' or '''"pot"''') is a dangerous drug that comes from the ''Cannabis'' [[plant]]. The main active ingredient in marijuana is [[Tetrahydrocannabinol|THC]], or tetrahydrocannabinol, an [[organic chemistry|organic chemical]] compound. Marijuana is illegal to possess, cultivate or consume in most civilized areas of the world.

The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, mild [[hallucination]]s, insanity, impairment of physical and mental functioning, and death. Proponents of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]) although other treatments can also deliver these benefits to various ailments without hallucinations and the impairments to judgment.  

The effects of marijuana can include short-term memory loss, malaise, mild [[hallucination]]s, impairment of physical and mental functioning, and death. Proponents of marijuana have claimed that it has medicinal benefits (see [[Medical marijuana]]) although other treatments can also deliver these benefits to various ailments without hallucinations and the impairments to judgment. Marijuana is one of the few illicit drugs where an overdose would be nearly impossible to attain.

The religious or sacramental use of marijuana is reported in various cultures such as those of the [[Rastafari]] movement or the [[Sadhu]]s of India.

The religious or sacramental use of marijuana is reported in various cultures such as those of the [[Rastafari]] movement or the [[Sadhu]]s of India.