Blog Post #1

My research question is whether or not marijuana is harmful to the body.  The reason I settled on this question is because it is a very debatable question.  What interests me the most about this topic is how marijuana is illegal but at the same time it is prescribed in some hospitals.  I feel as if people should care about this topic because if it is indeed harmful, people should think about quitting the use of marijuana.  In my research, I hope to find out some side effects of marijuana, both good and bad.  I have researced that there are both positive and negative side effects of marijuana.  Many people have different opinions on the use of marijuana.  From asking questions, I am finding that some people argue that marijuana kills brain cells and others respond by saying that you regain those brain cells every time you go through REM sleep.  I think that both sides are valid cases.  Right now I am stuck in between both sides.  With further research, I hope to find the answer to my question with solid facts.