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| − | '''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]]. | + | 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 . |
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| + | [[Bill Clinton]] is known to have smoked marijuana.<ref>[http://politicalhumor.about.com/cs/quotethis/a/clintonquotes.htm]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 19:33, March 12, 2007
Marijuana is an illegal drug. It is favored by many liberals[1], especially hippies[2].
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 .
Bill Clinton is known to have smoked marijuana.[1]