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.

1. SanghoYoo The Legalization of Marijuana in California:A Smoker’s Time Bomb

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

4. Marijuana was passed propositions

5. 2005

6. Supreme Court Objection

7. March 2009

8. The Federal Law Official Announcement

9. The Present

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

18. California government must not to allow the legalization of marijuana Conclusion

19. Thank you!