Annotated Bibliography
Stimson, Charles. "Why We Shouldn’t Legalize Marijuana." The Daily Caller. N.p., n.d. Web. 23
Sept. 2016.
This article argues that Marijuana is not only addictive, but it’s also a gateway drug. One of his studies found that 30% of people who use marijuana in the course of one year become dependent on it and also show signs of withdrawal. This plant isn’t as good for you as they say it is. With the generations of people all over the country, ranging from 7- 75 year olds, smoking this over time can really have a negative effect on society. Also let alone all of the people who lead to other harder drugs once marijuana isn’t enough for them anymore.
This article also says that marijuana is usually consumed to the point
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"John Hawkins - 5 Reasons Marijuana Should Remain Illegal." Townhall. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Oct. 2016.
This article talks about the downfalls of marijuana legalization and the negative effects it has on societies. This article using Amsterdam as an example of what legalization can lead to. Crime has gotten so bad in Amsterdam that it’s to the point where there is violence everywhere. Even in small town coffee shops, or weed dispensaries. It also talks about the government of Amsterdam having problems with kids always showing up to school high. This impairs the brain in many ways found by research, especially at a very young age. Amsterdam has now banned all pot shops anywhere near schools.
There is an article within this from a doctor who has worked with marijuana addiction victims for 20 years and she talks about the effect it has on people. She says that the addiction it very profound. She states that people normally do fine with it for many, many years, but then once that high starts to wear down people start having problems. She has worked with alcoholics, cocaine addicts, etc and she says the hardest drug people have a problem quitting is cannabis. This addiction has withdrawal effects to. It can cause loss of appetite, insomnia, and even cold sweats have been reported. Also this site says that over a long time of heavy cannabis use, a person can develop neurocognitive deficiencies and psychotic
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There are many strategies and plans that have protected millions from these adverse effects of marijuana. With the legalization of marijuana spreading like rapid fire in the U.S. it puts the nation at risk. This is not a smart health or safety strategy that is going to help our country. If anything, it will bring us even lower.
Evins, A. Edin. "Marijuana Is a Risky Habit We Shouldn't Encourage." The New York Times. N.p., 5 June 2014. Web.
This author uses many informative points and facts. She also shares her statistics and marijuana effects research with us. She states marijuana puts many people at risk. The most at risk, though are the adolescents. The earlier you start using marijuana, the more the negative impact on you. Cannabis use in literally lowering people’s IQs. Regular marijuana users have shown to drop in their IQs about 8 - 10 points. It’s said the earlier you begin using Cannabis the more drastic the effects are. Using marijuana at a young age also causes attention deficit and that worsens over the years of using. Also this attention impairment cannot be repaired with
Marijuana is a drug that is harmful to a person¡¯s health. It has been found to have adverse impacts on one¡¯s mental processes such as memory, attention, judgement, and problem- solving (Butcher, Mineka, Hooley, 2004, p.415). Also, marijuana can interfere with a person¡¯s ability to think rationally and logically. Thus, the lapse in judgement caused by the drug use can lead to risky sexual behaviours and this may result in increasing sexually transmitted disease such as AIDS. Moreover, the long-term use of marijuana may cause chronic breathing problems and cancer ...
The risks of cannabis use include dry mouth, hunger, high moods, and sleepiness. These possible side effects don’t affect everyone, and they’re not severe or life threatening. Cannabis doesn’t present the same risks as opioids since the section of the brain that controls the respiratory function doesn’t have cannabinoid receptors. In fact, many studies show cannabis is less harmful than tobacco and alcohol. Since there’s no risk of overdose, there’s no mortality issue when it comes to medical
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There has always been controversy about marijuana and the affects it has on health and the issue of legalization. Some people believe it is very destructive to one’s health, and yet others feel the complete opposite about it. Is Marijuana truly harmful to one’s health? “Marijuana, the Deceptive Drug”, written by George Bierson, was published in the Massachusetts News. In this article, Bierson determines that marijuana is harmful in many ways. He seems to think that it damages the brain, the reproductive system, and also contributes to the halt of production in the immune system. Bierson also tries to persuade the reader that marijuana is a “gateway drug” that leads to larger drugs in the future. However, by conducting research of my own, I have come to the conclusion that Bierson’s article simply lacks truth.
Zeese, Kevin and William Ruzzamenti. “Should marijuana be legalized for medical uses?” Health Nov./Dec. 1993 Vol.7 Issue 7 page 23. http://ehostvgw8.epnet.com/delivery.asp?…3F&startHitNu m=1&rlStartHit=1&delType=FT.
in Colorado and Washington as not only medicinal, but recreational use. They have also begun
First of all, some people feel smoking marijuana can get hyper, which providing them the emotion of happiness, and helping them to see the world from a different perspective. However, marijuana will cause a lot of healthy problems to human’s body. Marijuana has many physical effects on human such as rapid heart rate, red eyes and dry mouth. Because the chemical THC will enter into the body when people are smoking it, THC will enter through the bloodstream to the brain. The chemical affects them to feel ecstasy and unreality; therefore, THC will make them feel more confused if people smoke marijuana for a long time. According to, “ Treat marijuana abuse like a health problem” (McMillan, 2007, July 17), it shows using marijuana can cause more serious health issues on human’s body such as bronchitis, emphysema, and cancer. In addition, using marijuana has also been linked to lung damage and affects the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. For example, if marijuana ...
Marijuana while illegal on a federal level has been legalized in 18 states and the District of Columbia for medical use and also for personal use for anyone over 21 in Washington and Colorado. 48% of Americans admit to using marijuana according to a 2013 survey conducted by Scientific America. With the change in public opinion concerning marijuana the need to understand the effect and consequences associated with its use are vitally important. What are the effects on the brain and the rest of the body? Does it matter when you start using marijuana? Also what is the effect marijuana use has on a person’s life, to include school, work, family and friends.
Wilson, Clare “The Case for Marijuana by Prescription." Marijuana (Contemporary Issues Companion). Tardiff, Joseph, ed. Farmington Hills: Greenhaven Press, 2008. 63-70. Print
Marijuana tends to be disassociated with the conventional spectrum of drugs in today's society. Certainly we can agree that cocaine, ecstasy, and heroine are drugs and thus highly addictive and dangerous. But can marijuana be mentioned in the same breath as these drugs? It is not my point nor belief to disagree that marijuana is a drug that can be addictive. I place strong emphasis however on the fact that physical dependency is not nearly as common as psychological dependency among marijuana users.
Many could argue that marijuana is destructive physically as well as mentally. “The National Institute on Drug Abuse says marijuana can cause heart irregularities, lung problems, and addiction” (Welch). “One joint can be just as damaging to [the lungs] as smoking at least two and a half cigarettes” (Ruff). According to Dr. Tom Wright, director of a substance abuse treatment center for adolescents in Rockford, “teens may be especially sensitive to marijuana’s effects because their brains are still being formed” (MJ Rebuttal). However, the marijuana legalization proposition would have tight restrictions and regulations by the states that would eliminate some of those issues, such as age. These facts are not consistent; the evidence is not backed from reliable sources. One institute is referred to, but more experts are needed to verify the information.
Criminalization of cannabis causes a weakened economy due to taxpayers paying to financially support America’s inmates and all of the tax money available if marijuana was regularly taxed. Also, with lawful cannabis not available, crime rate and violence within city our streets continues to be an issue. Prohibition of cannabis in the United States sponsors extreme violence and corruption and fails to curb the availability to children ("Marijuana Legalization and Regulation”). With cannabis being criminalized, the United States is also losing the largest potential cash crop because of marijuana’s many uses and benefits.
The effects of marijuana are minimal. The high has a feeling of euphoria, peacefulness and well-being. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active chemical in marijuana. It’s estimated that a person would have to ingest a dose 20,000 to 40,000 times the average dose before death would occur. In the early 1990’s sophisticated research on marijuana began. The scientists discovered THC stimulates special receptors in the brain. Researchers have now isolated a natural substance that appears to produce the same effects as THC in the brain. Recently the medical uses of marijuana are being more and more accepted, and many marijuana smokers wonder how it can be harmful if it helps/treats patients.
Rosenthal, Ed, and Steve Kubby (2004) "Marijuana Should Be Legalized for Medical Use." Retrieved from Opposing Viewpoints: The War on Drugs.
Looking at the true facts and benefits of legalizing marijuana can help one realize that it is not a bad idea. It is widely used around the world so one could say that there is already a market for it, but it is illegal. The government can take over this market and regulate it to make billions of dollars and decrease the amount of underage smoking at the same time. Many people look at marijuana as a bad thing, but alcohol and tobacco is no better and is actually worse. One could bet that, in a few years, all states will have a market for marijuana and many other countries, if not all, will too.