Health Effects of Marijuana: Marijuana is a drug that comes from the Cannabis Sativa hemp plant in the form of a dry, shredded green and brown mixture of stems, seeds and flowers. The drug is also known as hashish when it comes in a more concentrated resinous form as a sticky black liquid, hashish oil. Marijuana is a psychoactive drug because its main psychoactive chemical is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC. In the United States, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug that poses significant risks and effects on people's health. Since 2007, marijuana use in the United States has generally increased, particularly after a period of decline over the past decade. The increase in consumption of this illicit drug is influenced by a decreasing perception of its health risks. According to data from a recent annual survey, many teenagers currently smoke marijuana rather than cigarettes. Despite its increased use, there are several concerns regarding the effects of marijuana on people's health. Reasons for Using Marijuana: Marijuana is often smoked using a bong, pipe, or rolling a joint. It even involves using blunts, which are cigars emptied of their tobacco and filled with this drug, sometimes mixed with other drugs (“Marijuana” par. 2). Marijuana can also be consumed in food, such as baking it into brownies, which not only delays the onset of its effects but also prolongs their duration. Similar to the availability of different ways to consume marijuana, there are various reasons why people use this drug. One of the main reasons for the increase in marijuana use, despite its health risks, is that it helps relax the individual and improve their mood. The drug is also used because it contributes to... middle of paper ... increased marijuana use is associated with major long-term consequences. The three main long-term impacts of using this drug are mental illness, memory and learning, and fertility. According to research findings, marijuana use affects the ability to learn and remember information by compromising the ability to concentrate, maintain and shift attention. It is also associated with an increased prevalence of schizophrenia, depression and psychosis and suppresses the production of hormones that help control the reproductive system. In conclusion, marijuana use among young people has increased in recent times due to changes in the modern and popular environment. believe it is harmless. However, the use of this drug continues to have significant effects on the health of individuals, particularly young people who are vulnerable to its harmful effects...