The subject about legalizing marijuana is a controversial
idea.
Marijuana can significantly impair the body and mental functions. It is
associated with memory loss, cancer, immune system deficiencies, heart disease,
and birth defects, according to Stimson.
Marijuana has negative effects on the heart and lungs, according to NIDA. Marijuana uses have about five times greater risk in getting a heart attack within the first hour of smoking. Since the heart rate increases palpitations and arrhythmias occur. Marijuana smoke contains 50-70 percent more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco smoke which irritates the lungs more.
Marijuana can become an addictive drug if it is used for a prolonged time. Long-term users, who are trying to quit, can experience irritability, sleeplessness, decreased appetite, anxiety, and drug craving. Citizens Against Legalizing Marijuana (CALM) are against the legalization of marijuana usage. In 2006, FDA found a vast amount of scientific evidence that marijuana is harmful.
Marijuana has negative effects on the heart and lungs, according to NIDA. Marijuana uses have about five times greater risk in getting a heart attack within the first hour of smoking. Since the heart rate increases palpitations and arrhythmias occur. Marijuana smoke contains 50-70 percent more carcinogenic hydrocarbons than tobacco smoke which irritates the lungs more.
Marijuana can become an addictive drug if it is used for a prolonged time. Long-term users, who are trying to quit, can experience irritability, sleeplessness, decreased appetite, anxiety, and drug craving. Citizens Against Legalizing Marijuana (CALM) are against the legalization of marijuana usage. In 2006, FDA found a vast amount of scientific evidence that marijuana is harmful.
Eight states might legalize marijuana in 2012, according to NORML. The states are California, Colorado, Michigan,
Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, and Washington. States may regulate
marijuana like alcohol and tax on them. By using marijuana, the US government can
make more money by putting taxes on it, according to URI.
People can also receive health benefits from using marijuana, according to URI. The American Medical Association says that marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol, cigarettes, and even most over-the-counter medicines or prescriptions. Although marijuana smoke contains more tars and carbon monoxide than tobacco, marijuana users don’t smoke as much as cigarette users. Therefore, they don’t get the full potential and harmful toxins.
Since 1972, 16 of 50 US states and DC have legalized the medical usage of marijuana, according to ProCon. Using marijuana is a safe and effective drug for treating symptoms of cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, pain, glaucoma, and epilepsy, according to ProCon.
People can also receive health benefits from using marijuana, according to URI. The American Medical Association says that marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol, cigarettes, and even most over-the-counter medicines or prescriptions. Although marijuana smoke contains more tars and carbon monoxide than tobacco, marijuana users don’t smoke as much as cigarette users. Therefore, they don’t get the full potential and harmful toxins.
Since 1972, 16 of 50 US states and DC have legalized the medical usage of marijuana, according to ProCon. Using marijuana is a safe and effective drug for treating symptoms of cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, pain, glaucoma, and epilepsy, according to ProCon.
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