research article “Up in Smoke” regarding the health impact and risks involved with marijuana use

For this essay, first read the attached research article "Up in Smoke" regarding the health impact and risks involved with marijuana use. Then find a research-based article on the health benefits of marijuana use. In your essay, compare and contrast the data. In your conclusion, synthesize the data to present an informed opinion about marijuana use. 

It will be imperative in this essay that you pay attention to the above bold words (research-based, data, and informed).  In building critical thinking skills, we need to acknowledge the various sides of an issue, delve deeper into the topic, and form an opinion based on the available data. With the recognition that in many cases, more information is needed to come to a clear conclusion. 

Essays are considered a formal writing assignment. They will be graded based on writing quality, sentence and paragraph structure, grammar, spelling, and word usage. 

The required format is as follows.

– 1-2 pages, 12pt Times New Roman font, 1in margins

– Header with Last Name and Page Number in the top right

– Title centered at the top of the first page. 

– No references or citations necessary. If you use a source outside of the textbook, simply refer to it in your essay. 

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