Fischbach, Peter. "The Role of Illicit Drug Use in Sudden Death in the Young." Cardiology in the Young, vol. 27, 2017 Supplement 1, pp. S75-S79.
This source argues that illicit drugs such as marijuana should be banned as it has led to the death of many young people. The problem of the use of marijuana in the United States is burgeoning day by day. This article uses the evidence that there have been reported deaths in the US which are attributed to the combined use of marijuana and cocaine. This article will be important for use in my argument since I will use it to show why marijuana should be banned.
Jenarius, George. 9 side effects of marijuana every weed smoker ought to know! April 05, 2017
This internet article shows the extent of the debate that exists about marijuana. While some argue that marijuana is beneficial, others argue to the contrary. Even with this, the article allows the use of marijuana only for medical purposes and states that marijuana should not be used for any other purpose. The author lists nine negative effects that marijuana use has on the smoker. This article will be useful to show that the use of marijuana is disastrous to the user but can be used only for medical purposes.
Taylor, Lorraine L. "Managing Recreational Marijuana in Southwest Colorado." Tourism Review International, vol. 20, no. 4, Oct. 2016, pp. 211-217.
This source is a counterargument since it argues that marijuana should be legalized as it has a lot of benefits. It seeks to contribute to the understanding that there exist a relationship between tourism and the recreational marijuana industry. This article provides the evidence that Colorado legalized marijuana since 2014 after realizing the benefits that come with it. Many more states in the US continue to legalize marijuana because they have realized that marijuana can become a great source of revenue if controlled in the proper way. I will use this source in my argument to show that despite the healthy demerits of marijuana, it can also be used profitably.
