People might think smoking marijuana is cool. They might try it without knowing what it is or what effects it has on you. Once someone smokes it for the first time, they can continue to do it over and over again and become addicted to it for life. People who use marijuana generally do not use any other type of illegal drug, but more than seven and a half thousand people are arrested each year for marijuana use (“10 Facts About Marijuana”1). There are a wide variety of marijuana, but they are all based on two marijuana plants, Indica and Sativa. Marijuana is very popular in America and all over the world. Marijuana affects the body, it can be used as medicine, and marijuana can be addictive. Marijuana may simply increase the user's happiness, but it may also disrupt the brain in some way. Marijuana is a hullicinogen, a substance that tricks the way the mind perceives the world. There are different types of marijuana. It also comes in different shapes and sizes. Marijuana is part of an Indian hemp plant, which contains the dried remains of the plant, including the flowers, stems, and leaves of the plant. One can try it without even knowing what it is or how it can affect the body. Marijuana is a drug used to get a “high” feeling. The chemicals in marijuana neutralize the endocannabinoid system, creating a “high” feeling. The endocannabinoid system contains brain receptors that control the body's senses. It can also improve the user's mood. This could lead to impaired coordination during the high and memory loss once the high is over. Tetrahydrocannabinol is the chemical responsible for the effects of marijuana. Tetrahydrocannabinol, also called THC, is very similar to the chemical found in the brain called anandamide. ...... middle of paper ...... and it spread to various places around the world. Marijuana can be very dangerous and cause various illnesses and conditions. Some people believe that marijuana can cause cancer, but there is no evidence that this is actually the case. It is a powerful lung irritant and some people believe it causes cancer, although there is no real evidence that this is the case. This can cause illnesses such as pneumonia and mental problems. People can become addicted to them, just as they can become addicted to other harmful drugs and foods. It is a gateway drug that can lead to other harmful and even more dangerous drugs. Being a drug addict is not a healthy lifestyle, especially if one is addicted to marijuana. People like to attribute their actions to using marijuana, but studies show there is no evidence that it can or will cause them to have negative actions while high..