Article 1: "Effects: More than just Munchies" The New York Times, January 29, 2002
1)A molecule known as endogenous cannabinoids (or endocannabinoids), which is very similar, in shape and effect to the active ingredient in marijuana, is made naturally by the body to regulate a variety of processes.
2)Cannabinoids regulate appetite, pain, and memory (hippocampus), all of which are affected by marijuana.
3)Marijuana is only addictive to a small percentage (10%-14%) of people who use it.
4) Doctors are not sure of how the hippocampus uses the endocannabinoids, but they suspect that these molecules strengthen the connections between nerve cells, thus, strengthening memory abilities.
5)When cannabinoids are abundant, everything is marked for memory, but overwhelms the brain's system, resulting in nothing being remembered.
6)Cannabinoids also tone down the production of neurotransmitters, slowing everything down when things seem to be too fast.
7)Cannabinoids, through a complex chain of events, activates the dopamine system, which puts the user in a good mood.
Bottle for alcohol extract of cannabis. Label says...
The structural formula of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol
Cannabinol8)There have been reports that marijuana users go through a withdrawal syndrome, showing signs of an addiction.
9)Heavy marijuana users who have quit using the drug have reported symptoms of craving, decreased appetite; sleep difficulty, weight loss, aggression, anger, irritability, restlessness, and strange dreams. All of these withdrawal symptoms are similar to those of tobacco smokers.
Article 2:"Britain Tests Drugs Based on Marijuana," The New York Times, Feb.18, 2002
1)Britain is having clinical trials concerning marijuana use as a pain-killing drug.
2)British doctors could be filling out prescriptions for these cannabis-based drugs as early as 2004.
3)Canada became the first country to legalize the use of marijuana as a treatment for the chronic illnesses last year.
4)Britain now plans to offer cannabis-based pills through the National Health Service.
5)These trials are paid for...
Smokers, Improper Use of Articles
What you just did is a form of Plagarising, you have to properly CITE articles. You took the articles and included them into your paper, like they were your own ( or so i looks to someone who would pick this paper up to read it, if it didnt have your biblioagraphy )
You did what most people do, fall into the trap of using too much "filler" for your essay, to beef if up, while the very end of the essay is left for your thoughts. I really dont see how you recieved a 91% on this with this HUGE citing error, and use of filler.
also...
"Cigarettes are legal, yet I don't see everyone smoking them."
I see TOO MANY people smoking cigarettes, the big companies get them while they are young.
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