Persuasive Essay On Legalizing Marijuana
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Dhahran High School
Marijuana
To Be or Not To Be
Miguel Carvalho
English 10
Ms. E. Harris
13 November 2014
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Miguel Carvalho
English 10
Ms. E. Harris
13 November 2014
Marijuana: To Be or Not To Be
In our progressive day and age, arguments are brought to light in favor of or in opposition to the legalization of marijuana. But many ask, “Why is marijuana considered illicit in the first place?” As a naturally occurring plant, the general notion that the use of marijuana should be up to the discretion of the user is propagated in many assemblies and councils for marijuana legislation reform. The commonplace response tends to include gestures of our advancement as a …show more content…
In order to acquire a greater understanding of the issue at hand, one must thoroughly understand all the aspects governing the health effects of marijuana on humans.
Primarily,
cannabis provides its users with a sense of ecstatic joyfulness, an increased sense of sensitivity, and a feeling of calmness and relaxation. Like any other drugs, marijuana affects the pathways of the nervous system as it halts the effective functioning of the neurotransmitters and receptors.
Moreover, cannabis alters the perception of sensation and pleasure, especially with regards to food and taste (“cannabis”). Regardless of the possible negative outcomes that this drug might
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have, participants believe that prescribed cannabis is more beneficial to their health than prescribed medication (Bottorff 5). There is no reason for cannabis to be considered dangerous, since it affects humans in a safer way than its legal rivaldrug alcohol.
Dhahran High School
Marijuana
To Be or Not To Be
Miguel Carvalho
English 10
Ms. E. Harris
13 November 2014
de Carvalho 2
Miguel Carvalho
English 10
Ms. E. Harris
13 November 2014
Marijuana: To Be or Not To Be
In our progressive day and age, arguments are brought to light in favor of or in opposition to the legalization of marijuana. But many ask, “Why is marijuana considered illicit in the first place?” As a naturally occurring plant, the general notion that the use of marijuana should be up to the discretion of the user is propagated in many assemblies and councils for marijuana legislation reform. The commonplace response tends to include gestures of our advancement as a …show more content…
In order to acquire a greater understanding of the issue at hand, one must thoroughly understand all the aspects governing the health effects of marijuana on humans.
Primarily,
cannabis provides its users with a sense of ecstatic joyfulness, an increased sense of sensitivity, and a feeling of calmness and relaxation. Like any other drugs, marijuana affects the pathways of the nervous system as it halts the effective functioning of the neurotransmitters and receptors.
Moreover, cannabis alters the perception of sensation and pleasure, especially with regards to food and taste (“cannabis”). Regardless of the possible negative outcomes that this drug might
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have, participants believe that prescribed cannabis is more beneficial to their health than prescribed medication (Bottorff 5). There is no reason for cannabis to be considered dangerous, since it affects humans in a safer way than its legal rivaldrug alcohol.