Pros And Cons Of Legalizing Marijuana
The Pros and Cons on the legalization of Marijuana for Medical use
Thermon V. Ratliff Jr
DeVry University
Professor Snyder
April 13, 2011
Thesis: The debate over the legalization of marijuana may not be decided in my lifetime, but the sub topic of legalizing marijuana for medical use should not be held back by political agendas, unethical laws, and a misinformed social conscience. By examining both the pros and cons on this subject, I hope to provide balanced information that will aid other in making an informed opinion about the legalization of marijuana for medical use.
The following information was researched and compiled as a team project by Jan Roberts, Rusty Wheeler, Skylar Bennett, and myself. I personally think that our …show more content…
The legalization of marijuana for medical use may also swing the other way. It may be determined that the effects of marijuana are short term and dissipating with the continued use and tolerance to the drug, or it may not be as effective as stated in research that is being conducted at the present time. There is also the possibility that health costs may rise because the high levels of carcinogens in marijuana could cause a rise in respiratory medical cases just as cigarette use did. We may also see an increase in patients having to receive addiction treatment. (Keenen, …show more content…
This issue may or may not ever be resolved. While both sides of the issue can be seen for patient comfort and relief, there is also the possible issue of marijuana becoming ineffective after prolonged use. The issue of marijuana becoming a gateway to “hardcore” drugs has not been proven and most statements one can read are opinion and conjecture. There appears to be no withdrawal symptoms according to information obtained during our research, but there is the possibility of physiological
Thermon V. Ratliff Jr
DeVry University
Professor Snyder
April 13, 2011
Thesis: The debate over the legalization of marijuana may not be decided in my lifetime, but the sub topic of legalizing marijuana for medical use should not be held back by political agendas, unethical laws, and a misinformed social conscience. By examining both the pros and cons on this subject, I hope to provide balanced information that will aid other in making an informed opinion about the legalization of marijuana for medical use.
The following information was researched and compiled as a team project by Jan Roberts, Rusty Wheeler, Skylar Bennett, and myself. I personally think that our …show more content…
The legalization of marijuana for medical use may also swing the other way. It may be determined that the effects of marijuana are short term and dissipating with the continued use and tolerance to the drug, or it may not be as effective as stated in research that is being conducted at the present time. There is also the possibility that health costs may rise because the high levels of carcinogens in marijuana could cause a rise in respiratory medical cases just as cigarette use did. We may also see an increase in patients having to receive addiction treatment. (Keenen, …show more content…
This issue may or may not ever be resolved. While both sides of the issue can be seen for patient comfort and relief, there is also the possible issue of marijuana becoming ineffective after prolonged use. The issue of marijuana becoming a gateway to “hardcore” drugs has not been proven and most statements one can read are opinion and conjecture. There appears to be no withdrawal symptoms according to information obtained during our research, but there is the possibility of physiological