1. Marijuana
By: David Ho

2. The appearance and the paraphernalia

3. Short-term effects and how it affects the body
Sensory distortion
Panic
Anxiety
Poor coordination of movement
Lowered reaction time
After an initial “up” the user feels sleepy or depressed
Increased heartbeat

4. Long-term effects Suppression of the immune system Growth disorders
Increse of abnormally structured cells in the body
Reduction of male sex hormones
Rapid destruction of lung fibers and lesions to the brain could be permanent
Reduced sexual capacity
Study difficulties

5. Long-term effects Apathy, drowsiness, lack of motivation
Personality and mood changes
Inability to understand things clearly

6. GC-Mass Spec of marijuana

7. Penalty of possesion
Offense Penalty Incarceration  Max. Fine  Possession
Any amount (first offense)misdemeanor1 year$ 1,000Any amount (second offense)misdemeanor15 days*$ 2,500Any amount (subsequent offense)misdemeanor or felony90 days* - 3 years$ 5,000* Mandatory minimum sentenceSale

8. Less than 50 kgfelony5 years$ 250, kgfelony20 years$ 1,000, kgfelony years$ 500, kg or morefelony10 years - life$ 1,000,000To a minor or within 1000 ft of a school, or other specified areas carries a double penalty.Gift of small amount -- see PossessionCultivation

9. Less than 50 plantsfelony5 years$ 250, plantsfelony20 years$ 1,000, plantsfelony years$ 500, plants or morefelony10 years - life$ 1,000,000Paraphernalia
Sale of paraphernaliafelony3 years$ 0

10. Bibliography http://norml.org/laws/item/federal-penalties-2