What are good hooks and clinchers for a persuasive essay about legalizing pot as a prescribed drug?

Answer 1

(Asker Edit)I make points about doctors and other drug researchers stating that many people have benefited from the drug, how it benefits people w/ serious illnesses (glaucoma, AIDS, cancer, etc...), and how it is less toxic than most OTC drugs. [Please note, this is for school, I am not actually fond of the idea of weed getting legalized.]

Answer 2

A strong hook could be a statistic on the increasing use of medical marijuana and its positive effects on patients. A clincher could be an anecdote of a specific individual whose health improved significantly after using marijuana as recommended by a doctor. This would appeal to the reader's emotions and convey the potential benefits of legalizing marijuana for medical purposes.