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Does Marijuana cause lung cancer or harm humans more than the things that are legal as cigarette? Although it has been proven that smoking marijuana is safer then drinking alcohol Memphis will not legalize marijuana. The studies by the American Heart Association shows that smoking cigarette could raise blood pressure, Stretch out the arteries and much more. This paper will inform you on the different of marijuana and the affect of alcohol and cigarettes.
Marijuana has not been shown to cause long term cognitive impairment. The research from '' time, health & family’’ shows that the idea that marijuana makes you dumb has long been embodied as stereotype. The research form ''PMC'' an Indian Journal of Psychiatry States. The general impression supported by many studies that cannabis cause cognitive decline, particularly with long - term usage. From my knowledge I don’t believe what Indian journal of psychiatry have to say about marijuana is 100 percent wrong.
Marijuana does not cause people to use hard drugs. Marijuana is the most popular illegal drug in the U.S.A. Study shows that arguments that have been used to demonize marijuana, few have been more powerful than that of the ‘’ gateway effect’’ the notion that while marijuana itself may not be especially dangerous it ineluctably leads drugs like heroin and cocaine. That statement comes from ‘’Time, Health & Family’’. Marijuana doesn’t have any bad effects on people’s behavior, or make people vicious, angry, mad, or anything in that nature.
The affect alcohol and tobacco have on the humans, Brain and organs and behavior. Alcohol can affect the brain and behavior in a variety of ways, and multiple factors can influence these affects. ...

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What’s The big deal on marijuana. Marijuana use has increased over the past years, largely in part to its’ legality in several states to teenagers nationwide. Most teenagers will tell you that it is easier to obtain marijuana than beer in most areas. There is no ID required for purchase therefore even early adolescents can buy marijuana to get high. The fact that marijuana is portrayed in the media as a fun loving, whose only side effects are happy, sleepy and hungry doesn’t help parents who are trying to send the message that recreational drug use of any kind is not good or safe. While marijuana in itself is not a lethal drug, the issue is not just the physical effects of the drug, it is the behavior that goes along with getting high and using marijuana on a regular basis.

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