All About Weed
Marijuana, commonly known as weed, has become an undeniable part of our lives. I bet we all know at least one person who does weed. To get to know more about weed and weed-users, I interviewed a couple of people who use weed.
Most teenagers start using weed just to try it out. They continue using it because they like it. They smoke just to fit in with friends, to have fun while partying and many times- to counter stress.
One former user said he smoked when he could not bear the problems he had. He smoked to get away from the real world. He claims it “opened” his mind and he found solutions to his problems when he was high. Yet, there is no scientific evidence that indicates that Marijuana improves the senses and perception. On the contrary, studies have proved that the drug can impair short term memory and reduce the ability to judge sensibly. Users said they felt more daring, and would do new things they do not normally do. These new things could be other more dangerous drugs like cocaine.
When asked why he chose to do weed over all the other drugs available, a user said it was the least dangerous and was not chemically processed so it had the least chemicals. That is a convincing statement but one that shows that the user is in denial. Weed contains over 400 known chemicals (and many unknown ones), which alter the body’s mechanism. Smoking one joint (a weed cigarette) harms the lungs as much as 4 normal cigarettes.
Many users also think that weed is not addictive. They claim that they can stop anytime they like. It is known that long-time users may have a hard time limiting their use. They may need more to get the same high. They may also develop problems in school and in personal relationships. All this spells one thing- addiction.
KNOW THE FACTS
è Weed kills your brain cells and cells once lost are lost forever.
è It impairs your judgment
è It impairs your memory
è It slows down your reproductive system
è It can cause cancer and give you a heart attack
è It reduces your overall immunity, which means you get sicker for longer, more frequently
è You can be fined $100 and/or spend 6 months in jail if caught with it
è What you smoke is not always pure marijuana. Some times sellers mix it (with rat/cockroach faeces or tobacco) to give you a greater high. [One user suggested you have sugar, sugarcane or a glass of cold milk if you want get back to normal after a high.]
After reading all this, if you want to get over your addiction, congratulations. The first step in solving a problem is identifying it. (Maths teachers say that) Now that you know where your problem lies, try to solve it. You can visit
http://www.marijuana-anonymous.com for more information. The site does not charge for membership and it helps people get over their marijuana addiction.