MaryJuwana

Hmmm......Marijuana, Weed, Joints, Grass, Cannabis, Mary Jane, Dope, Ganja, Pot, Dooby, or Green....whatever you want to call it, the epidemic of weed has taken over in this day and time. 

Marijuana is what's "it" now. "All of the cool kids are doing it." I can honestly say that maybe out of 10 people there will be 7 that have either tried or casually smoke weed. People have taken what can be used as a medical remedy and turned it into a addictive, illegal narcotic. While I am not here to argue about the why's and how's of marijuana not being legal; especially with alcohol having worse effects and it's legal; I am here to wonder, not argue, about the effects of this popular elixir. 

I'm not going to down marijuana, I am, as I promised I would, keeping an open mind to this topic. I'm not going to say marijuana is bad, bad, bad for you, but I'm also not going to say that just because it grows from the ground that it is an excusable hobby for you to pick up. Like I said earlier, there are far worst drugs that leave people scrambling for their jobs, family, and sanity. Though, I cannot help but notice that marijuana does have an effect on people. 

So I've finally gotten to the point. I am beyond curious as to what exactly in this well-known but mysterious drug has the ability to change people as much as it does. I am positive that I am not alone in this reverie. Every person I know who never smoked and picked up the habit has done a complete 360. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. Those people who have a different group of friends now. Those people who can't focus or keep their attention on one single thing for a long period of time. Those people who dress and speak differently now. Those people whose eyes stay drooped and red. Those people who listen to a different type of music now. And those people who are steadily looking for their next moment to put that herb to their lips.

With all of that said, I know I have you wondering the same thing. So I will be (with the help of my boyfriend) doing my own little independent study and research on this topic. We will be reading books and articles. We will be interviewing people. We will be recording the actions of those who do this infectious hobby, etc. I have written this post to introduce my "mission". As I proceed with my research, I will update you on my actions and findings. 

'Til then.....

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