Argumentative Essay: What Makes Marijuana So Popular?

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ave you ever smoked marijuana? Chances are that you have smoked marijuana at least once in your lifetime. The government survey (2012 National Survey on drug use and health) showed that 18.9 million Americans 12 or older (7.3%) had used marijuana in the prior month.
That’s a lot of smokers! Much more than you would expect for an illegal drug. What makes this drug so popular? Why is it illegal? Should it be legal? That my friends, is what i'll be explaining to you.
What makes marijuana so popular? Its simple: The effects! Marijuana can be used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions, both physical and psychological. A prime example of a desirable effect would be be using the CBD (cannabidiol) to treat certain conditions such as
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