https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana Made by Rj & Jose en-us 2016-09-19 14:35:22 UTC 2025-10-09 14:32:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Ornamenttree.png rjstaten8 https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/124767300 -Many scientists have noted research is “hindered by a complicated federal approval process, limited availability of research grade marijuana, and the debate over legalization.”1

- Tetrahydrocannabinol stands for [THC], which is the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana.

Citation:
The Institute of Medicine. "Examining the Scientific Research on Medical Marijuana." Marijuana. Ed. Joseph Tardiff. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2008. Contemporary Issues Companion. Rpt. from "Executive Summary." Marijuana and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base. The Institute of Medicine. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 10 Oct. 2016.

]]> 2016-09-19 14:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/124767300 rjstaten8 https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/124768217 -As the THC enters the brain , it causes a user to feel euphoric or "high"
-The bronchial passage relax and become enlarged , and blood vessels in the eyes expand , making the eyes look red.

GaleResources.com]]> 2016-09-19 14:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/124768217 rjstaten8 https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/124768706 -The munchies are triggered in part by brain cells that normally turn down appetite, according to a new study in this week's Nature. Under the influence of pot, these circuits switch from signaling "Don't eat" to "Eat!" even if the body doesn't need any food.

-The brain cells pinpointed by Horvath's lab are the POMC neurons, which under normal circumstances suppress the impulse to eat.

Citation
Watson, Traci. "Stoned and starving? Here is why." USA Today 19 Feb. 2015: 01A. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 10 Oct. 2016.]]> 2016-09-19 14:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/124768706 rjstaten8 https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/126727732 -Tennessee's maximum penalty for marijuana possession is six years in prison , while Florida maximum penalty is 5 years.

-A pot smoker caught with more than 1.5 ounces of marijuana in Tennessee can face the state.

GaleResources.com]]> 2016-09-27 16:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/126727732 rjstaten8 https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/129509946 A. my task is marijuana and the affects on the body & brain

B.
 1. what does THC stand for?
2.why does it make you sleep?
3. why does it make you hungry?
4. why does it make your eyes red?

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THC , Marijuana , sleep ,side effects ,and brain cells.]]> 2016-10-10 13:40:39 UTC https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/129509946 rjstaten8 https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/129512185 Yes- Complete Organizer      
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Yes- Gave All Credit To Sources Yes- My Work Is Neat                          Yes - Efficient and effective              Yes - I used the best sources of information
Yes - Conclusions are based on evidence]]> 2016-10-10 13:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/129512185 rjstaten8 https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/129512734 1. Gale Resources
Title: Examining the scientific research of medical marijuana
by the Institute of Medicine , Marijuana, 2002

2. Gale Resource 
Title: What Are the Acute Effects of Marijuana use 
by the Institute of Marijuana Use 
By the Institute of Drug Abuse , 2008

3. Library Book 
Title: Drug & Alcohol Abuse]]> 2016-10-10 13:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/rjstaten8/Marijuana/wish/129512734