 "Dagga" is the street name for marijuana. Although some people say that it should be legalized because it is harmless this is really far from the truth. Marijuana is a very deceptive drug because it is extremely slow working, very little of the active ingredient (THC) has reached the brain at the time of the high, hence the drug appears to be mild. However the user does not realize that it has an appreciable effect on his body for over a month after smoking.
About 40% of THC is stored in the body fat and then slowly released into the body over many weeks. Each joint that is smoked adds to the supply of THC that the body is storing, thereby increasing the level of it in the blood. When a person smokes regularly, the THC in his blood is sufficient to sedate him all the time. Some kids  experiment with dagga because they hear from many sources that it is no more harmful than alcohol. Therefore they reason that since their parents drink alcohol they can smoke pot. As they experiment with marijuana the drug effect seems mild so they keep using it. The THC builds up and slowly drags them into a permanent state of sedation. They are also more likely to experiment with other drugs if they are using dagga.
Research has shown that smoking one joint a week can lead to brain damage in teenagers. Regular marijuana at levels generally considered moderate can seriously damage the chromosomes, the immune system, the hormones, the reproductive system, the sex organs, the sex drive, the lungs as well as the brain.
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Minnesota House treats marijuana addiction using a multi-disciplinary approach. By creating a team of professionals including medical doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, addiction therapists, and a pastor we are able to holistically address the patient's individual needs.
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