2. Introduction The number of marijuana smokers Supporters Marijuana smokers Patients Opponents Psychologists Marijuana non-smokers Thesis Statement Legalization of marijuana will not be carried out in California
12. “The UN agency’s 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 bronchitis Increased heart rate and blood pressure Depression of immune system function Opponents 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 drug Dependence on the drug Withdrawal symptoms Opponent 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
