First we went over the states and capitals again, to study for our test which is on Thursday. We talked about recent news in the world including the woman who swam from Cuba to Florida and the potential strike from the U.S. on Syria. Then we started with presenting our topics.
Legalization of Marijuana
- 13 U.S. states have laws regulating medical marijuana
- Marijuana is considered in the schedule one - aka one of the worst drugs
- Marijuana's positive effects
*relaxation
*boosts mood
*increased enjoyment/appreciation for things
- Marijuana's negative effects
*Forgetfulness
*hard time concentrating
*loss of balance/dizziness
*nausea
-It is nearly impossible to overdose on marijuana
- In 2009 over 800,000 marijuana violations
- 52% of the world's marijuana use is in the U.S.
- States with legalized medical marijuana: AK, CA, CO, HI, ME, MI, MT, NV, NM, OR, RI, VT, WA
- Illegal since 1906
- Must be 21 to legally have marijuana
- Colorado/Washington have legalized for recreational use (not in parks or on sidewalks)
- Can have one ounce or less
- Can grow up to six plants for personal use
- Can't be visible -- needs to be hidden
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