Say Smoking No Forever

A recent CBS News poll found that 41% of all Americans support marijuana legalization – not just for medical reasons but also for recreational use. A majority still opposes (52%), but the numbers seem to be building for at least taking another look at decriminalization.

The key psychoactive ingredient in marijuana is a chemical called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the ingredient responsible for its intoxicating effects. THC is most appropriately described as a hallucinogen.