Question

Consider how marijuana's biotransformation may vary depending on the individual and the varying ability of marijuana's metabolites to cause impairment. Do you think that laws that prosecute regardless of the type of metabolite are justified to prosecute for a driving while intoxicated (DWI)? Why, or why not?

Answer 1

Marijuana's and it's effect on individual varies. In some individual it leads to the activation of reward system and works similarly to as an opiod would. But in others it might trigger aversion response, which can also lead to psychotic episodes. This variation has been attributed to the difference of genes in individuals, which leads to an interactive effect of the drug. Further, the latter reaction can also be possible if the person has a predisposition to psychotic disorders.

It is rightful to persecute despite the variation in how it impact am individual, as both the states are extreme states in a individual, which prohibit an individual from taking rational decisions, which are absolutely necessary while driving.