Justin Smith
Dr. McCormick
10/25/10
English 103
Research Paper Topic
Throughout the duration of this English 103 class, I will be working on a revision of a paper I previously wrote. The essay is about the positive, as well as the negative, effects of marijuana use. I touch upon the substance called THC and the affects of it on the neural system. I also speak about the arrests made over cannabis compared to those of much more serious and harmful crimes. I was amazed when I found the precise number of convictions made. It was hard to believe that the U.S. judicial system has serious flaws that many disregard and see as justified. A major point I found when first writing this paper was something I deemed very interesting. I found that many famous historical figures have used hemp in many different ways.
There are many research questions that come to mind with this subject. One is, what exactly does marijuana consist of? What are the short and long term effects of the drug? I would also research what the differences are between various state laws. I was also wondering about the legal ramifications are of marijuana use outside of the U.S. I get all of the information necessary through a variety of books and numerous credible Internet sources. Dr. Lester Grinspoon is the author of many informative texts discussing marijuana. I will be citing passages from those books.
