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'''Marijuana''' is a [[Class A]] [[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>, especially quite a few [[hippies]]<ref>[http://www.sheffieldtoday.net/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=2096152&sectionid=58]</ref>.
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'''Marijuana''' is an [[illegal drug]].   
  
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 .
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The effects of marijuana include a feeling of euphoria, short-term memory loss, mild hallucinations, and an impairment of physical and mental functioning.  Marijuana is said to be a gateway drug, and its users generally later turn to even more dangerous drugs such as [[cocaine]], [[methamphetamine]], and [[heroin]].
  
[[Bill Clinton]] is known to have smoked marijuana.<ref>[http://politicalhumor.about.com/cs/quotethis/a/clintonquotes.htm]</ref>
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[[Bill Clinton]] is known to have smoked marijuana.
 
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Revision as of 20:13, March 12, 2007

Marijuana is an illegal drug.

The effects of marijuana include a feeling of euphoria, short-term memory loss, mild hallucinations, and an impairment of physical and mental functioning. Marijuana is said to be a gateway drug, and its users generally later turn to even more dangerous drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin.

Bill Clinton is known to have smoked marijuana.