"Prohibition...goes beyond the bounds of reasons in that it attemts to control a man's appetite by legislation and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A prohibition law strikes a blow at the very principles upon our government was founded."
--Abraham Lincoln
December, 1840
"Marijuana" refers to the dried leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, which contains the non-narcotic chemical THC at various potencies.It is smoked or eaten to produce the feeling of being"HIGH." The different strains of this herb produce different sensual effects, ranging from sedative to stimulant.
Daily marijuana use among adults. Describes an intensive study of the impact frequent use on a number of adults living in the NYC area. The authors studied a relatively small number of individuals who voluntarily responded to a newspaper ad provides a good description of how frequent marijuana use can negatively effect the lives of individuals and exacerbate existing their existing problems.
