Argumentative Essay On Tobacco Vs Marijuana
Marijuana VS Alcohol and Tobacco
Cassandra Pratt
COM/156
February 26, 2012
Raquel Wanzo
Marijuana VS Alcohol and Tobacco
Marijuana has been a greatly debated subject for hundreds of years. Marijuana is illegal under federal law. However, under state law it can be prescribed by a medical physician in 16 out of 50 states, for its scientifically proven medicinal uses. Although marijuana has medicinal uses, it is also used recreationally just like alcohol and tobacco, while alcohol and tobacco with no medicinal uses remain legal. Tobacco even states on a pack of cigarettes: SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Quitting Smoking Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health; Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, Emphysema, And May Complicate Pregnancy. Alcohol also states a warning: SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: The Consumption of This …show more content…
“For example, in February 2010 investigators at the University of California Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research publicly announced the findings of a series of randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials on the medical utility of inhaled cannabis. The studies, which utilized the so-called ‘gold standard’ FDA clinical trial design, concluded that marijuana ought to be a “first line treatment” for patients with neuropathy and other serious illnesses.” (Armentano, 2000-2011) Medical marijuana is reccomended by doctors for patients who have cancer, many types of arthritis, anorexia, bulimia, or even to people who have severe pain. Marijuana helps allieviate pain, nausea, and helps increase a person’s appetite. Medical marijuana has helped so many people with their chronic diseases. Thanks to marijuana, people with cancer are able to eat, do not feel nauseated, and are able to deal with their pain easier. Marijuana has been beneficial to many people who suffer and has done more good than
Cassandra Pratt
COM/156
February 26, 2012
Raquel Wanzo
Marijuana VS Alcohol and Tobacco
Marijuana has been a greatly debated subject for hundreds of years. Marijuana is illegal under federal law. However, under state law it can be prescribed by a medical physician in 16 out of 50 states, for its scientifically proven medicinal uses. Although marijuana has medicinal uses, it is also used recreationally just like alcohol and tobacco, while alcohol and tobacco with no medicinal uses remain legal. Tobacco even states on a pack of cigarettes: SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: Quitting Smoking Now Greatly Reduces Serious Risks to Your Health; Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, Emphysema, And May Complicate Pregnancy. Alcohol also states a warning: SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: The Consumption of This …show more content…
“For example, in February 2010 investigators at the University of California Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research publicly announced the findings of a series of randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials on the medical utility of inhaled cannabis. The studies, which utilized the so-called ‘gold standard’ FDA clinical trial design, concluded that marijuana ought to be a “first line treatment” for patients with neuropathy and other serious illnesses.” (Armentano, 2000-2011) Medical marijuana is reccomended by doctors for patients who have cancer, many types of arthritis, anorexia, bulimia, or even to people who have severe pain. Marijuana helps allieviate pain, nausea, and helps increase a person’s appetite. Medical marijuana has helped so many people with their chronic diseases. Thanks to marijuana, people with cancer are able to eat, do not feel nauseated, and are able to deal with their pain easier. Marijuana has been beneficial to many people who suffer and has done more good than