Persuasive Essay On Legalizing Marijuana
Marijuana remains the third most popular substance of abuse behind nicotine and alcohol. Should marijuana be legalized for general use and why? For follow-up discussion, respond to at least two of your peers explaining whether or not you agree or disagree with their explanation and why.
Christine Long
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Re:Module 6 DQ 1
I do not believe in the idea that Marijuana should be legalized. There are reasons why the drug is outlawed, such as Marijuana 's addictiveness, the issue of driving while under the influence of Marijuana, and because of the lack of research that describes the outcomes of long-term Marijuana use. Marijuana is does not have withdrawal symptoms like other drugs. The withdrawal symptoms of Marijuana are headaches, sweating, and a metallic …show more content…
I grew up in Washington State and then I lived in Colorado State for a while, two states that have both legalized the use of marijuana already. From what I have heard from people still living in Colorado, they wish that they could undo the legalizing of marijuana because there have been more problems since it was legalized than there were prior. Some argue that marijuana is okay to legalize because it is not as dangerous as other drugs like cocaine or methamphetamine. They say that marijuana relaxes and calms the body so it is actually helpful to society. According to the lecture, some of the effects marijuana use are relaxing and in some cases a little too much. It says that marijuana can cause anxiety, fear, depression, distrust, and an overall loss of interest in living (Grand Canyon University, 2014). For a drug that many view as non-threatening I for one do not want this drug out in society with basically unrestrained access to use. It is dangerous, while the effects may be more hidden they are still there and that in a way makes the drug even more deadly if those who use it do not see its negative
Christine Long
6 posts
Re:Module 6 DQ 1
I do not believe in the idea that Marijuana should be legalized. There are reasons why the drug is outlawed, such as Marijuana 's addictiveness, the issue of driving while under the influence of Marijuana, and because of the lack of research that describes the outcomes of long-term Marijuana use. Marijuana is does not have withdrawal symptoms like other drugs. The withdrawal symptoms of Marijuana are headaches, sweating, and a metallic …show more content…
I grew up in Washington State and then I lived in Colorado State for a while, two states that have both legalized the use of marijuana already. From what I have heard from people still living in Colorado, they wish that they could undo the legalizing of marijuana because there have been more problems since it was legalized than there were prior. Some argue that marijuana is okay to legalize because it is not as dangerous as other drugs like cocaine or methamphetamine. They say that marijuana relaxes and calms the body so it is actually helpful to society. According to the lecture, some of the effects marijuana use are relaxing and in some cases a little too much. It says that marijuana can cause anxiety, fear, depression, distrust, and an overall loss of interest in living (Grand Canyon University, 2014). For a drug that many view as non-threatening I for one do not want this drug out in society with basically unrestrained access to use. It is dangerous, while the effects may be more hidden they are still there and that in a way makes the drug even more deadly if those who use it do not see its negative