Pros And Cons Of Marijuana Essay Sample

Marijuana can be defined as, ¨Marijuana is a shredded, green-brown mix of dried flowers, stems, and leaves from the plant Cannabis sativa,'' says the article, ¨TeensHealth¨. Marijuana is not as alarming as most individuals may be under the impression of. Marijuana can give off many side effects. Most people would say that Marijuana is a negative thing to have. Others would say that there is still that positive in the side effects of the drug. The main reason people think that marijuana is bad is because their state has it illegal in the first place. If a drug is illegal the individual using it has a high risk of getting caught then suffering a punishment. According to the article, ``How did marijuana become illegal in the first place?¨ it states that, Marijuana is illegal because back in the 1930s men of all races would go out and get high. Once they got home they became very aggressive and would beat their wives. The Marijuana would set off the anger in the men. Marijuana also increased the rates of prostution. Because of these acts officials came to the conclusion to make the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937. This effectively banned Marijuanas use and sales.

In 1996 California became the first state to allow Marijuana for medical use only. Slowly throughout the years, Marijuana has been allowed. This is because the rate of prostitution and abuse has gone down and doctors wanted to continute to use Marijuana for medicine. A benefit of Marijuana is that it can benefit your mental health. According to the article, ¨7 potential health

benefits of marijuana,¨ it states that Marijuana can treat anxiety disorders. Most doctors have found that Marijuana has the ability of calming your nerves and can help treat any panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. This is because of the way Marijuana can stimulate the nervous system into being calm. Marijuana is a depressant, stimulant, and hallucinogen. Which means that Marijuana has the possibility to either calm your brain or nervous system, spike up your energy levels and alertness levels. A lot of teens and adults that suffer from ADHD use Marijuana to function. According to ¨What is ADHD?¨ ADHD is an Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood. It may contribute to low self-esteem, troubled relationships, and difficulty at school or work. A lot of people do Marijuana to be able to focus on what they do. It is extremely hard to do good when you can not focus on what you are trying to do. According to the article ¨Teens Health,¨ The U.S Food and Drug Administration also approved Marijuana to be in medicines to relieve pain, nausea, muscle stiffness, or any problems with movement. If the FDA approves a certain substance, does it really mean that substance is really bad? Marijuana has also been proven to lower blood pressure. When the blood pressure is high it decreases the blood flow to the heart which causes heart diseases. Marijuana can fix that. Marijuana has the possibility to lower the heart rate and bring it down to a normal heart rate. Marijuana has also been proven to prevent seizures. Marijuana can be used to treat epilepsy and other seizure syndromes. When Marijuana goes into the body it goes into the bloodstream and into the brain. Once it goes into the brain the drug goes into the nervous system. People with epilepsy can be treated when the drug hits the nervous system, it's just not permanent.  Marijuana is a drug but that does not mean that it is a bad drug. Marijuana has been promoted to take the place of some opioids because an opioid has a lethal dose of 2-4 milligrams and Marijuana has a lethal dose of 1000-1200 milligrams. Using Marijuana instead of an Opiod is a better and safer route.

Like many substances, Marijuana can be very addictive. When a person is using the substance, they use it to the point where the drug affects their life. The person gets into an addictive state. For most people when they reach an addictive state, the individual tries to find their new normal. They try to find a new high that makes all their problems go away. In the article, ¨What to Expect from Marijuana Withdrawl¨ it states that, signs of addiction include; losing interest in things that you once enjoyed doing, strong cravings for the substance, spending time thinking about the substance, and being emotionally connected to the substance. Going without this substance can lead to withdrawals. When a person goes through withdrawals they face rage and anger. For some individuals, they tend to sweat and can trigger anxiety. Others will get overly hungery but cant have what they want. It depends on the person and the substance for the type of withdrawals. The addiction and withdrawal are just one of the ¨punishments¨ that the individual gets from doing the substance.

Overall, Marijuana is not as terrible as it may sound. Marijuana can be both a positive and negative substance. Yes it maybe illegal but if you do your research, you can see the otherside of the argument. Marijuana can be good for an individuals health, both physical and medical. Marijuana also is not as bad as other substances. A Police Officer, Officer Cassidy White,  from The Nez Perce Tribe told me, ¨I would much rather catch my teenager with Marijuana than Alcohol. You can not kill someone with Marijuana.¨ These are words coming from someone trained in toxicology. There are much worst substances out in the world. Marijuana is not one of them. A good change that everyone can do is too not judge something because of lack of research.