Chlorite dismutase (Cld) is a key enzyme of perchlorate and chlorate respiration. This heme-based protein reduces the toxic compound chlorite into the innocuous chloride anion in a very efficient way while producing molecular oxygen.
DuPont thinks that the current legal status of marijuana is sufficient to address the risks associated with marijuana use, and that punitive measures for drug sellers and users can be a powerful tool for helping at-risk people get treatment.
Researchers from the University of Texas, Dallas contend that legalizing medical marijuana may reduce some violent crime, including homicide. They suggest that crime rates, particularly certain violent crimes, actually decrease in areas with legal medical marijuana.