Does marijuana cause lung cancer or harm humans more than legal products like cigarettes? Although smoking marijuana has been proven to be safer than drinking alcohol, Memphis will not legalize marijuana. Studies from the American Heart Association show that smoking cigarettes could raise blood pressure, stretch the arteries and more. This article will inform you about the differences between marijuana and the effects of alcohol and cigarettes. Marijuana has not been shown to cause long-term cognitive impairment. Research conducted by Time, Health & Family shows that the idea that marijuana makes you stupid has long been a stereotype. The research forms “PMC” an Indian States Journal of Psychiatry. The general impression supported by numerous studies is that cannabis causes cognitive decline, particularly with long-term use. Based on my knowledge, I don't believe that what the Indian Journal of Psychiatry says about marijuana is 100 percent wrong. Marijuana does not encourage people to use hard drugs. Marijuana is the most popular illegal drug in the United States. A study shows that the arguments that have been used to demonize marijuana, few have been more powerful than that of the "gateway effect," the idea that although marijuana itself is not particularly dangerous, it is inevitable. carries drugs like heroin and cocaine. This statement comes from “Time, Health & Family”. Marijuana does not adversely affect people's behavior, nor does it make them vicious, angry, crazy, or anything like that. The effect of alcohol and tobacco on humans, the brain, organs and behavior. Alcohol can affect the brain and behavior in a variety of ways, and several factors can influence these effects. ...... middle of paper ......nnabis was around in the 1930s. This is from "senesseedess", What's Wrong With Marijuana. Marijuana use has increased in recent years, largely due to its legality in several states for teenagers nationwide. Most teenagers will tell you that it's easier to get marijuana than beer in most areas. No ID is required for purchase, so even young teens can buy marijuana to get high. The fact that marijuana is portrayed in the media as fun-loving, whose only side effects are joy, drowsiness, and hunger, doesn't help parents who are trying to send the message that marijuana use recreational drugs of any kind are neither good nor safe. Although marijuana itself is not a deadly drug, the problem lies not only in the physical effects of the drug, but also in the behavior that comes with getting high and using marijuana regularly..