Pros and Cons of Legalizing Marijuana
Marijuana
Angela Stackhouse
05/07/09
Marijuana
The uses of marijuana amongst teenagers has increased over the years making it the most accessible drug in America as well as one the most beneficial due to its medical uses. According to the article of Marijuana Use Among Youths Is a Serious Problem, written by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) (2004), stated that the uses of marijuana has impacted the youth in many ways due to the unknown factors of marijuana such as admittance to treatment facilities, and being admitted into emergency rooms. The CASA took the con side of the argument dealing with the issues of marijuana use with teenagers. The second article Marijuana Should Be Decriminalized, written by Lynn Zimmer (1998), stated that the uses of marijuana amongst teens can help with medical conditions such as cancer patience, glaucoma, multiple – sclerosis, and individuals with AIDS. Examining both articles the public will see the benefits and the potential harms of marijuana use.
CASA had a compelling argument about marijuana usage amongst teenagers by touching on the accessibility of the drug, the unknown effects, and if the surveys given to students can be accurate. When breaking down the CASA article the author examines the statistics of a study done in 2003 which broke down marijuana usage in age groups of 12 to 17 and 18 to 25. A report done by the CASA stated that many teens that make it to the age of 21 without using marijuana will probably never use the drug. This article has fact showing the growth of marijuana uses amongst teenagers but the numbers may not be accurate do to the misreporting; for example, many surveys are given in schools or in front of parents so the likelihood of the teen telling the truth is minimal.
Lynn Zimmer’s article presented many different facts on the uses of marijuana such as the medical purposes, the risk, and the laws dealing with marijuana convictions. Lynn examines
Angela Stackhouse
05/07/09
Marijuana
The uses of marijuana amongst teenagers has increased over the years making it the most accessible drug in America as well as one the most beneficial due to its medical uses. According to the article of Marijuana Use Among Youths Is a Serious Problem, written by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) (2004), stated that the uses of marijuana has impacted the youth in many ways due to the unknown factors of marijuana such as admittance to treatment facilities, and being admitted into emergency rooms. The CASA took the con side of the argument dealing with the issues of marijuana use with teenagers. The second article Marijuana Should Be Decriminalized, written by Lynn Zimmer (1998), stated that the uses of marijuana amongst teens can help with medical conditions such as cancer patience, glaucoma, multiple – sclerosis, and individuals with AIDS. Examining both articles the public will see the benefits and the potential harms of marijuana use.
CASA had a compelling argument about marijuana usage amongst teenagers by touching on the accessibility of the drug, the unknown effects, and if the surveys given to students can be accurate. When breaking down the CASA article the author examines the statistics of a study done in 2003 which broke down marijuana usage in age groups of 12 to 17 and 18 to 25. A report done by the CASA stated that many teens that make it to the age of 21 without using marijuana will probably never use the drug. This article has fact showing the growth of marijuana uses amongst teenagers but the numbers may not be accurate do to the misreporting; for example, many surveys are given in schools or in front of parents so the likelihood of the teen telling the truth is minimal.
Lynn Zimmer’s article presented many different facts on the uses of marijuana such as the medical purposes, the risk, and the laws dealing with marijuana convictions. Lynn examines