Alcohol vs. Marijuana – Getting Straight To the Debate 1 | Page 2

For states that are still on the battle to legalize weed, citing comparisons about some of the more popular (and socially acceptable) alternatives is one way of getting much needed support. The debate between marijuana and alcohol for example, is one such scenario. For years, these two substances have been under much public – and scientific – scrutiny for their benefits and drawbacks. While they contain both of course, one will always be greater than the other. So which is exactly safer and thus, must be legalized: alcohol, or marijuana?