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Pictures of Marijuana
Pictures of marijuana show that marijuana is produced from the Cannabis 'sativa' and 'indica' plant. Marijuana grows easily throughout the tropics, sub-tropics, and temperate regions, varying from a few feet in height up to 15 feet (4.6 m) or more in height as seen in pictures of marijuana. The marijuana leaf is very recognizable with five to seven leaflets attached to a center point. Pictures of marijuana and the popular marijuana leaf are often seen in news media, textbooks and drug-prevention literature, and the leaf's shape is made into jewelry, put on bumper stickers and clothing and spray-painted on walls.
Marijuana is readily available in almost every corner of the United States. Pictures of marijuana show that marijuana is grown in homes, on farms, in the suburbs and in the city. Cannabis is frequently found growing on public land, often in remote locations to prevent observation and identification of the growers. In 2003, drug law enforcement authorities seized 2.7 million pounds (1.2 million kilograms) of marijuana from illegal operations. Marijuana is also smuggled into the United States from Mexico, Cambodia and Thailand, among other countries.
The psychoactive, mind-altering chemical in marijuana is THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol). The THC in the marijuana is primarily responsible for the the mind-altering 'high' associated with marijuana. Pictures of marijuana users can illustrate the experience of smoking marijuana as initially relaxing and mellow, creating a feeling of haziness and light-headedness. The user's eyes may dilate, causing colors to appear more intense, and other senses may be enhanced. Later, feelings of a paranoia and panic may be felt by the user. The interaction of the THC with the brain is what causes these feelings.
Pictures of marijuana users illustrate that there are several ways in which people use marijuana, and the way in which it is used determines the amount of chemicals transferred into the body. Here are the most common methods of use:
- Cigarette - Also called a joint, dried marijuana buds are rolled into a cigarette. When looking a pictures of marijuana, is is very common to see pictures of the marijuana 'joint'. Approximately 10 percent to 20 percent of the THC is transferred into the body when smoking a joint.
- Cigar - Some users slice open a cigar, remove the tobacco and refill it with marijuana. The marijuana-filled cigar is often called a blunt.
- Pipe - You've probably seen pictures of marijuana with people smoking marijuana out of a tobacco or marijuana pipe. About 40 percent to 50 percent of the THC is transferred into the body when using a pipe.
- Bong - These are water pipes that typically have a long tube rising out of a bowl-shaped base. Water pipes trap the smoke until it's inhaled, raising the amount of THC taken in. Pictures of marijuana show that the marijuana bong can reach over 3 feet tall.
- Food - Marijuana is sometimes baked into foods, such as brownies, or brewed as tea.
Individuals of all ages use marijuana, however, pictures of marijuana show that marijuana use is highest among younger people. Data reported in the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse indicate that 37 percent of U.S. residents aged 12 and older used marijuana at least once in their lifetime. The survey also revealed that a significant percentage of teenagers and young adults use marijuana--20 percent of individuals aged 12 to 17 and 50 percent of individuals aged 18 to 25 used the drug at least once.
Pictures of marijuana demonstrate that marijuana use will often result in marijuana addiction. marijuana addiction changes a person socially, emotionally, psychologically, and even physically. Individuals with a marijuana addiction tend to experience a dramatic change in attitude about life and society. Productive interests such as hobbies, sports, social activities, recreation and family tend to fall off and instead activities revolve around smoking, obtaining, and getting stoned. Pictures of marijuana addicts show how they will often neglect their appearance and personal hygiene begins to suffer and clothing becomes extremely casual or even sloppy.
Marijuana addiction is very deceptive in that most marijuana addicts do not feel that they are addicted at all. The typical attitude of marijuana addiction is, "I can quit any time. I'm just doing it because it's fun and something to do when I'm board." So they smoke every day, even several times a day, and gravitate towards others who also smoke marijuana and compulsively seek out and use more marijuana and include marijuana as a part of their daily lives, as pictures of marijuana will illustrate. Eventually the addict feels he "needs" marijuana and finds himself not wanting to quit for fear of withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, loss of appetite, trouble sleeping, weight loss, and depression. Is this not addiction?
Many people choose not to enter marijuana treatment facilities when they battle marijuana addiction. However, marijuana treatment facilities may be especially helpful, as they provide a support system, as well as medical and emotional attention. If you or someone you know is having problems with marijuana addiction, please don't hesitate and get help now.
