| | 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 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 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 . |