Legalizing Marijuana Marijuana is the name for the drug that comes from the leaves and flowers of the Indian hemp plant. The hemp plant can be found growing as weeds or as a cultivated plant throughout the world. This plant can grow in many soils and climates, but it is most potent when grown in dry, hot, upland climates. This drug is a mild hallucinogen, which distorts sensory perceptions. The intoxicating part of this plant is found in its sticky, strong-smelling, golden resin. This resin protects the plant from heat and helps it stay moist during its reproductive cycle. Many users describe intoxication, or getting high, by marijuana in t