According to the Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is considered a Schedule I drug. This means that, under this act, marijuana is said to be highly addictive and has no possible medical uses. However, most people now know both of these statements to be untrue. Is it time to remove this substance from the Schedule I category or are there really horrible side effects of marijuana that the public needs to be aware of?
How Cannabis Affects the Body
Smoking marijuana, medical or otherwise, does a few main things to the body. Cannabis stimulates the appetite, settles the stomach, and increases the heart rate. It can also decrease a person’s sense of coordination.