Write an essay clearly discussing the benefits and challenges faced when using Marijuana medicinally
Objective:The purpose of this assignment is to help chemistry students use theirscientific understanding and research
to understand public issues that relateto chemistry.
SignatureAssignment: Medicinal Use of MarijuanaMedicinaluse of marijuana to treat conditions such as cancer, HIV,
neurologicaldisorders, inflammatory pain and autoimmune diseases has sparked numerousdebates amongst therapeutic
users and those who believe it should not be usedmedicinally. Marijuana is currently classified as a Class I controlled
substance by the federal government. As of 2019, 33 states, the District ofColumbia Guam and Puerto Rico have
legalized the use of medical marijuana witheach state requiring users to register but also deciding on the amounts an
individual is allowed.Writea 4-6 page minimum paper discussing the benefits and challenges faced when usingMarijuana
medicinally. You may use peer-reviewed research papers, academicjournals, government sources such as science.gov,
textbooksand other reliable resources.
Yourpaper must include the following as stated in the grading rubric (attachedseparately):
1. Image Select or draw an image that is properly referenced in your paper to showthat you are able to relate your
image to your content. The selected image musthelp the reader understand the topic better.
2. Graph You may plot a graph from a data table from your cited source or use a graphalready drawn to show that you
are able to interpret the data table or graph.From the graph, what generalization can be made?
3. MathematicalEquations/ Calculations- Use relevant mathematical formulas used in chemistryto calculate an unknown
quantity in your paper such as molarity, charge,energy, calories, frequency, mass, slope, y-intercept etc. In doing so you
willdemonstrate an ability to reason quantitatively.
4. Besure to thoroughly discuss both sides of the issue and present your position.Presenting both sides of the issue
before you state your position demonstratesthat you have critically analyzed the data and made a well-informed decision.
