Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side? A Literature Review
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The rapid legalization of marijuana has greatly affected this country, and it would be foolish to not acknowledge that. The legalization has led to widespread changes in the criminal court system, a new cultural acceptance of the substance, and one of most debated topics in modern American politics. This literature review aims to synthesize five different scientific articles about marijuana. These articles focus on different aspects of marijuana. Some of the articles focus on the physical effects of the substance, while others focus on social situations (like marijuana in the workplace). Two conclusions can be drawn from the five articles. One, marijuana is detrimental, despite the popular belief that it is not; two, much more research is needed in this area. Finally, it is important to note that all five articles are unbiased, and they are not written by politicians, policy makers, or opinionated journalists.
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