Marijuana 7

Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug. It is considered to be a drug that is very addictive, and bad for you. Even though scientists have proven that it is not addictive, and that it is really no worse for you than other socially acceptable drugs like caffeine, tobacco, and alcohol. There are many common myths about it, and about the people who use it. Some of which include, that marijuana is a gateway …

…serious physical dependence. The effects of marijuana usually last for approximately twenty- four hours, but the user only feels the effects for about four to six hours (depending upon how big the dose of THC is). Excess THC is stored in fat, metabolized by the liver, and slowly excreted through urine and feces. The user may test positive for the drug up to four weeks after the last time they came in contact with it.