Comparing and Contrasting Marijuana and Alcohol

Marijuana and alcohol can be compared and contrasted in various ways, they are both commonly used by teens, and both drugs can become addictive. These two drugs are used for medical purposes in special situations, but they also can be life destroying.
Marijuana is the most popular illegal drug in the country. An average of 65 to 70 million American's currently smoke the drug. Marijuana is a mixture of leaves, stems, and flowering tops of the Indian plant Cannabis Sativa. …