Marijuana
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The use of marijuana is a very controversial subject. Of course, marijuana users want to bring to light the positive facts about marijuana, but no matter how you look at it, there is an undeniable downside to it, even if it is small. Many people believe that marijuana isn't harmless.
Marijuana may indeed have medicinal value but the fact that it grows wild in nature in no way means that it is harmless. Nightshade mushrooms grow wild and are quite toxic. Mandrake grows wild and can be lethal. While marijuana isn't a deadly toxin, the all-natural tag is misleading. Most Native Americans used the weed for religious ceremonies, as a medicinal herb for various ailments and as a pre-battle smoke to calm. The Americans weren't concerned with the natural aspect at all and quickly found that marijuana could alleviate pain, stimulate the appetite and provide some small comfort in a harsh environment. They used it in their religious ceremonies to open passages to the spirit world...