Marijuana.

Marijuana, commonly known as weed, pot or dro, is the drug that is abused most. It is a dry greenish-brown substance that is shredded and includes stems, leaves and seeds. It is derived from a hemp plant called Cannabis stavia and has a main active chemical called THC. THC is short for delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. The intoxication of this drug can cause distorted perceptions, uncontrollable coordination, problems solving problems and trouble with memory (NIDA). Dro is usually smoked through a blunt, which is a cigar wrapper with the tobacco taken out and replaced with the weed, or through a pipe. Marijuana can also be used in food, such as brownies or be used to brew tea. The THC chemical in weed gets absorbed by the fatty tissues in the body and gets distributed throughout the internal organs. It remains in the system for about a week after use and can stay for longer. The short term effects of weed can cause anxiety, a rapid heart rate, and panic attacks. The long term effects of weed can cause symptoms of chronic bronchitis, more frequent chest colds and a greater risk or pneumonia (Marijuana). Although all of these facts are true and not necessarily good, they can be controlled. Not everyone who takes part in smoking marijuana needs to smoke it on a regular basis. Marijuana becomes addictive after a long period of usage time, not simply using it on several occasions. People need to realize that there are a lot of other things that are more serious in the world. Instead of police focusing on kids who are experimenting with weed, they should spend more of their time on more serious issues. Recreational use is not as problematic and people make it out to be and should be allowed. http://www.alternet.org/drugreporter/60959/