Hamilton Hewitt

Professor D. Jizi
UWRT 1103-013
December 14, 2015
Double Entry Journal
Critical Points
What is marijuana?

Response
It comes from a plant that contains a chemical
called THC.

Has marijuana gotten stronger over time?

Yes it has.

How many people use marijuana?

Nearly 50% of Americans have tried it

Can you die from marijuana?

No, it is impossible.

Can you have a real addiction to marijuana?

No

What do they treat for with marijuana?

Seizures, muscle spasms, nausea from chemo,

Crohns disease, poor appetite and weight loss
caused by diseases like HIV, some cases of
Autism, depression

How much crime would legalizing marijuana

eliminate

A lot of theft, robbery and gang related crimes.

If marijuana related drug arrests account for

half of all drug arrests, wouldnt legalization
free up a lot of space in jails for murders,
thieves, and rapists?

Yes, it would free up many jail spots from

people who typically arent harming anyone.

Which is worse for you alcohol or marijuana?

Alcohol. It can kill you, whereas marijuana

cannot cause an overdose. Alcohol can also be
very bad mixtures with other drugs.

Did crime rates decline in legalized states?

Yes. Colorado saw a decline in violent crime

with the first 11 months.

What percent of the population thinks that

marijuana should be legalized?

53% yes, 47% no.

Source: Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs To Know

Caulkins, Jonathan P., Angela Hawken, Beau Kilmer, and Mark Kleiman.Marijuana
Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know. New York: Oxford UP, 2012. Print.