Omar Mustaffa
5/31/07
Marijuana
The drug of marijuana has been around since 2737 B.C. It was common in China and in India. They used to call it ditch weed because I could be found on the side of the road. The Mexican’s brought it over to America during World War 1. Hippies during the 1960’s made the drug a popular substance amongst young people. The drug has been growing in popularity since then.
The lacing of Marijuana can make it a very dangerous drug to use. The use of chemicals and some medicines is used in the marijuana to give it a crazier effect. Some chemicals are even used to preserve dead bodies. That stuff has to be strong on your body.
The use of marijuana has a few very serious effects on the body. It makes one’s eyes red. It creates dizziness because not enough blood can reach the brain. It makes air tubes expand and makes your heart beat faster. It gives you’re a cold feeling in your hands. It also gives you the “munchies” or a hunger for food in your stomach.
Some symptoms from smoking pot can be the lack of motivation. It also gives the smoker a false sense of courage. It makes the smoker think that they can do dangerous stunts. Some kids use marijuana because of abuse from their parents. They use it to escape an emotional pain in their life. They also use it to fit in or be accepted by their friends.
To find help you need to talk to somebody about your problem. Sometimes talking to a family member or your parents is the best option. A religious leader is also a great candidate because of the way they know how to help somebody in need. A guidance counselor or a teacher could help to as well as a support group too. Sometimes all it takes is a trusted friend to show you that you don’t need, and they say that because they care about you. That’s the one I needed.