golden resin, which contains the highest amounts of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Expomed dot COM has done further study of marijuana and states, “Tetrahydrocannabinol is generally accepted to be the principle active component- in marijuana, although other cannabinoids are likely to contribute to the physiological activity of marijuana” (Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC) Other parts of the female marijuana plant may contain THC, but more investigation will be needed to determine its potency. Greater intoxication is determined by the amount of resin in the plant. Climate plays a big role in the production of resin. A hot, muggy climate is needed for growing marijuana; however marijuana has been found in climates as far north as Virginia. When using marijuana one may experience many feelings; these psychological and physical reactions are known as a “high”. The World Book Encyclopedia describes a high as, “a dream like, relaxed state in which people seem more aware of their senses and feel that time is moving slowly.” (Marijuana) However, these effects vary from how much THC is consumed from the plant. Marijuana can either be smoked or eaten to receive a high. The more popular method is to inhale the smoke that is created from burning marijuana. Marijuana cigarettes are usually created by the user for inhalation; however, water bongs, pipes, and conventional glass pipes are also used. The other method is to eat the marijuana plant. Whether in baked goods or raw, eating marijuana will also give the user a high effect. The use of marijuana dates back 10,000 years to the Stone Age. One of the earliest records of man’s use of marijuana comes from Taiwan. Used by Chinese doctors, marijuana was employed to ward off evil spirits which had infected people. Marijuana leaves, and the hemp plant were also a useful resource in Europe for many centuries. However, the United States’ first founders us...
