The arguementative presetation
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The document summarizes arguments for and against legalizing marijuana in California. Supporters argue that marijuana has medical benefits like pain relief and appetite stimulation. They also believe it is safer than alcohol and tobacco. Opponents counter that long-term marijuana use can increase health risks like bronchitis and negatively impact the immune system. It may also lead to drug dependence and withdrawal symptoms. The conclusion is that for the health of citizens, California should not legalize marijuana.
The arguementative presetation
- 1. SanghoYooThe Legalization of Marijuana in California:A Smokers Time Bomb
- 2. Introduction The number of marijuana smokersSupporters Marijuana smokersPatientsOpponentsPsychologistsMarijuana non-smokersThesis Statement Legalization of marijuana will not be carried out in California
- 4. Marijuana was passed propositions
- 5. 2005
- 7. March 2009
- 8. The Federal Law Official Announcement
- 9. The Present
- 10. Using of marijuana is still illegalUse of marijuana as medicinePain reliefControl of nausea and vomitingAppetite stimulationSupporters opinions
- 11. Supporters OpinionMedical experts: The accumulated data indicate a potential therapeutic value for cannabinoid drugs, particularly for symptoms such as pain relief, control of nausea and vomiting, and appetite stimulation (Rosenthal, Kubby, and Newhart 54)Marijuana is not harmful Marijuana is safer than alcohol and tobaccoMarijuana is a weak drugSupporters Opinion
- 12. The UN agencys report had concluded that marijuana is safer than alcohol and tobacco. American officials at the National Institute on Drug Abuse called for the removal of those passages, claiming they would encourage groups campaigning to legalize marijuana (Krassel 402). Supporters Opinions
- 13. Marijuana damages to the body The risk of bronchitisIncreased heart rate and blood pressureDepression of immune system functionOpponents Opinions
- 14. Some of the possible health dangers of long-term marijuana use include the risk of bronchitis caused by marijuana smoke, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and possibly a slight depression of immune system functions. Marijuana smoke, like tobacco smoke, contains carcinogens (Edlin and Golanty 383).Opponent Opinions
- 15. Marijuana leads people to abuse drugDependence on the drugWithdrawal symptomsOpponent Opinion
- 16. Clearly, heavy marijuana use can lead to dependence on the drug characterized by a combination of social, legal, financial, family, educational, and occupational problems; withdrawal symptoms when drug use is discontinued; and difficulty in controlling the use of marijuana in spite of the intention to do so (Fisher and Roget 518).Opponent Opinions
- 17. Control marijuana apart from alcohol and tobaccoIn order to the health of citizen
- 18. California government must not to allow the legalization of marijuana Conclusion
- 19. Thank you!