Pubdate: Fri, 13 Feb 2009 Source: Orlando Sentinel (FL) Copyright: 2009 Orlando Sentinel Contact: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/325 Note: Rarely prints out-of-state LTEs. Author: Hershil Shah Another Look At Pot EFFECTS OF MARIJUANA If marijuana were legalized, many teens would smoke this substance in school and disturb the learning environment of other students. Also, there are many issues with marijuana, such as serious physical and psychological effects associated with its use; marijuana is a mind-altering chemical. Operating machinery and motor vehicles becomes dangerous under its influence. Death tolls would rise, and many more patients would be admitted to local emergency rooms. Hershil Shah, 15 Orlando - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom