These are just a few quick links to show that pot can actually be a positive thing for your body. Of course over the years I have had a few sessions where it was not so positive (paranoia). The times I felt paranoid were times of high stress before I started to smoke. Another time I remember eating a bowl of cereal and putting the milk in the cupboard and the cereal box in the fridge. Most of the time though, it has helped me quite a bit in my writing. I don't proclaim to have the best grammar but that is what my editor is for.

There are a lot of positive and negative things associated with pot. When compared to alcohol, pot is a saint. I only smoke about once a month at the most and never drink anymore. It is amazing how people have such hatred for this plant. As for mind control... The plant can be used for creativity and allowing you to concentrate on a single thought. Unfortunately I feel you can become more susceptible to outside influences while smoking.
[link to www.jcrows.com]
[link to norml.org]
[link to budfacts.com]