3 questions about addictive product ads

1. Should the marketing and promotion of energy drinks be discussed in the same vein as addictive products such as tobacco and alcohol? why or why not?

2. DTC drug advertising is legal in the USA, please discuss, in detail, two reasons why this practice should continue and two reasons for why some people think it should be banned. (2 in favor, 2 in against)

3. Recreational marijuana use has been legalized in Massachusetts. Imagine that you want to move to Massachusetts and capitalize on the opportunity to make money. You are considering starting a marijuana dispensary business (i.e., you want to open a store to sell recreational marijuana). Before you can open your dispensary, you are going to have to pass a tough town meeting where many people will be against the idea. You decide that you will prepare for the meeting by conducting some research so that you have evidence to justify your business proposal. Please describe, in detail, Three different types evidence you would want to present at this meeting.