Weed, Pot, Mary Jane. Those are just some of the slang terms for a very controversial problem with the youth of America. This problem is Marijuana. Whether someone is an experimental smoker, long-time, or every now and then, we are not %100 sure of the effects of this drug. There is evidence saying marijuana is very harmful to the body and there is also research that says it only harms the lungs, as done with the inhalation of any kind of smoke.
PRELIMINARY CHEMISTRY ASSESSMENT TASK 1. Identify the sources of pollution which accompany the combustion of organic compounds and explain how these can be avoided. Combustion refers to the burning of a substance in oxygen. It is a process in which a self-sustained chemical reaction occurs at temperatures above those of the surroundings. Combustion of organic compounds can result in detrimental impacts on the environment such as the generation of acids and production of carbon monoxide, particulates and soot.
No More Killing Smoking cigarettes is the top number one cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. It accounts more than 480,000 deaths every year or one of every five deaths. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2015) The ad features a picture of two cigarettes standing upright; resembling the burning Twin Towers after hijacked passenger airliners struck them on 9/11. “No More Killing,” a statement in big bold letters hoping the make an impact on it audience. Under that on the left-hand side in small print is a statistic that reads, “It is estimated that one person dies every 8 seconds from smoking.
Nyles Austin English 101 Persuasive Essay May 3, 2015 Marijuana vs. Alcohol/Tobacco Did you know that “9 out of 10 smokers start before the age of 18, and 99% start smoking by age 26” (Tobacco Facts and Figures, 2015)? More than 20 million Americans have passed away due to smoking since 1964 and that amount doesn’t include just smokers but second hand smokers as well (Tobacco Facts and Figures, 2015). On top of that 1 in 6 Americans binge drink within a month, about 4 times the what? (Alcohol and Public Health, 2014). The harms of drinking and smoking vary in numerous ways.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Christopher Lanenga Kendra Tillis Mandy Duea Marna Nersesian Michael Eiden HCS 330 October 4, 2010 Sheela Hirao Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Although many have heard of the destruction smoking and nicotine can do, much only associate lung cancer with this deadly habit; however, a more common disease can develop. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the most frequent form of lung disease, which typically develops after long-term exposure to irritants that damage the lungs and the airways. COPD breaks down into two forms, which are chronic bronchitis, a long-term cough with mucous, and emphysema, defined as a destruction of the lungs over time. In the United States, approximately
According to the article rebuttal written by Ken L. Williams, “Marijuana Legalization”, he states,”From a health perspective, marijuana smoke is a highly toxic substance and associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Unknown by many, the continued efforts by proponents to decriminalize marijuana use also is based on unscientific medical studies, poor research and other studies involving pharmaceutical-grade THC, not home-grown marijuana. The medical facts are: Marijuana is an unstable mixture of over 400 chemicals, including toxic psychoactive chemicals with uncontrolled strengths”.(K. Williams, 2011) “Smoking a marijuana cigarette sediment more or less three to five times additional tar into the lungs relatively one filtered cigarette. Smoking three to four joints daily, bringing about like as much damage to the respiratory system the same as smoking a full pack of cigarettes every day.
Second the aspect of legalizing marijuana for medicinal use helps with patients who suffer from cancer, glaucoma, and AIDS is undeniable. Finally, the cost of keeping marijuana illegal is outrageous. First our liberty is at stake. This country was set up by our fore fathers to be free and have the right to choose. I believe that most Americans want the right to choose whether or not to smoke marijuana.
People who smoke are up to six times more likely to suffer a heart attack than nonsmokers, and the risk increases with the number of cigarettes smoked. In the United States, approximately thirty eight thousand deaths each year are caused by exposure to second hand smoke. Among current smokers, chronic lung disease accounts for about seventy three percent of smoking-related conditions. Over time, smoking will cause serious health conditions such as: cancer of mouth and gums, tooth loss, and obviously, lung cancer and death. Smoking can result in the loss of medical readiness, which can and will affect your chances to possibly stay in the service.
Alcohol is very dangerous. If alcohol is abused, it could hurt others unintentionally. With the drinking age at 21, it’s a safer environment. Research shows that with the drinking age raised, there are 1,000 lives saved a year. Statistics show that if the law is moved down to 18, there will be a 10% increase in deaths due to alcohol.
First encountered by American Indians, the plant Tobacco is natively cultivated in Northern and Southern America. First used in traditional Native American practices, the plant was first used for recreational purposes when introduced to the European settlers. Throughout the years, an entire industry has been built on the production of tobacco, the main use of it being in cigarettes. The popularity of smoking said cigarettes ascended at a drastic rate until with the 20th century came various studies proving this use of the plant to have extreme potential for harming the human body. Now, with laws increasingly being established to control its usage, debate on whether or not Tobacco should be banned entirely is a cause of controversy and a dominating