All of America should be concerned about this situation because it effects the economy of agriculture and medical industries. The production of hemp could be an alternative and more sustainable way than our current method of deforestation. Medical marijuana may be a safer and better alternative to some of the drugs on the market today. The audience for this paper will be for people who want to stand-up for themselves and not to just believe what people say not even myself but to go out and find out for themselves the effects these plants can have for our country, economy, and our planet as a whole. Voters, protestors, and anybody in politics need to read the important information to
In the United States, we have enacted numerous bans and restrictions against certain drugs and substances with the purpose of protecting the general public from their negative effects. On this list of illegal drugs are harmful and addictive substances such as cocaine, methamphetamines, and heroin. A substance called cannabis, also known as marijuana, is also on this list. As of now, it is illegal to buy, sell, possess, or use marijuana in any shape or form in the state of Louisiana. However, due to the advancement of technology and of human perspective and innovation, it has come to light that marijuana could actually be of benefit to our society through its medicinal uses in treating a range of conditions and diseases as well as its possible social benefits in helping individuals stray from heavier drugs by acting as a substitute. Now that the wheels of time are turning and that medical marijuana is becoming a budding industry, the question remains: should marijuana be legal all across the United States of America? With the benefits it could bring with its medical, social, and economic uses, marijuana could be a profitable asset to our society if it were to be legalized, and I believe that we should strive for that outcome.
The medical marijuana debate is an interesting one because there’s such a wide diversity of opinions and views that oppose each other. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug. They consider these drugs to have no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse and to be some of the most dangerous drugs, because they’re highly addictive and may cause severe psychological or physical dependence. Other Schedule 1 drugs include heroin, LSD, ecstasy and meth. Many who are against marijuana believe the drug is dangerous, harmful and feel it should remain illegal.
According to a survey by pubmed.gov, “92 percent said that medical marijuana alleviated symptoms of their serious medical conditions, including chronic pain, arthritis, migraine, and cancer.” 86 percent of the United States believe that Cannabis has valid medical uses, says statista.com. Definitions.com states that, “medical marijuana refers to the use of cannabis or marijuana, including constituents of cannabis, THC and other cannabinoids, as a physician-recommended form of medicine or herbal therapy.” Medical marijuana should be legalized, because it can be a safe and effective treatment for a plethora of illnesses.
Imagine a little kid that goes by the name of billy. Billy has cancer, he just got done with Chemotherapy. He couldn't afford the costly medicine the doctor originally prescribed so the doctor prescribed medical marijuana. Billy felt great after taking the weed for the first few weeks but he then he came down with a terrible infection. His immune system, already lowered because of the chemotherapy could not keep up with the infection because the marijuana damaged the immune system even more. Billy spent the rest of his days on a hospital bed not knowing what he could of done with his life. Is not paying for the expensive medicine worth billy’s life? I don’t think so. Medical marijuana can cause brain damage and other negative effects on
Medical Marijuana has been in use for decades. However, it was not until recently that doctors began to research the effects of Marijuana on the body and the mind. Marijuana has both negative and positive consequences, and neither dominates the other. Several doctors swear by the drug, claiming that it has qualities that prescription drugs can not offer. Other doctors claim that the drug is not necessary in the field of medicine, because quite frankly Marijuana isn’t a medication. I believe that Marijuana should not be an option for patients due to the long lasting negative effects. Yet, the idea of prescribing the drug to terminal patients is one that has been debated about in almost every hospital across the world.
Medical marijuana is one of the most controversial and discussed topics that has been brought many arguments in the United States. Although medical marijuana remains illegal under the federal law, 21 states and Washington, DC allowed the use of it ("The Lesser of Two Evils: The Argument for Medical Marijuana Use in Children”, 2013). Advocates say that marijuana has medical benefits and should be legal, while opponents believe that it has a “high potential for abuse” (Medical) and should remain illegal. Among all of the arguments, proponents have represented a strong
Marijuana “refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant,” and “the plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds” (National Institute “Marijuana”). Marijuana, also referred to as cannabis, is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States of America (National Institute “Marijuana”). The legalization of marijuana, for medical purposes in particular, has been a highly debated topic in the United States for several years now. Although some U.S. conservatives are against medical marijuana legalization because it can be a gateway drug and lower young people’s I.Q.s, I believe that medical marijuana should be legalized because it can help with several medical conditions, and it would boost the economy.
When people hear the word marijuana, they often think of a gateway drug. Marijuana has been one of the top misunderstood “drug” there have been and will probably remain on being a misunderstood “drug”. Should marijuana be legalized? This has been a controversial question for a long time now. Marijuana should be legalized. Not only is marijuana beneficial to many people but it can even have an impact in our future. Marijuana should be legalized because it can help bring more money to the country, it is beneficial in the medical industry, and it is safer to use than other legal drugs.
The use of marijuana has been a controversial topic for quite some time now, but is this only because people are looking at it from a point of recreational use? Have you ever felt pain, nausea/ vomiting, loss of appetite the way a cancer patient has? Envision not being able to eat because you want to throw up everything, or have pain caused by nerve damage. Cancer patients go through these things and more daily. They don’t have the appetite to eat or are in too much pain to even think about eating or prepare their own meals. I believe that with the use of Medical Marijuana this has changed. Marijuana should be used in medical treatment of ill patients that will benefit from it.
Marijuana is one of the most controversial topics in America. Even as more states legalize it, medically and even recreationally, people still have a negative connotation regarding the substance. Much research has been put into the topic defending the use of the drug and even as scientist and doctors confirm that the drug is not truly as dangerous as society makes people believe, people refuse to lessen their stance on the topic. Everyone who smokes marijuana is automatically deemed a bad influence and denounced by society. That leads to a major question, why is marijuana hated so much even when all of the facts are there to prove its, for lack of better word, innocence.
Growing up, everyone is told that, “doing drugs is bad for you” over and over again. Now as an adolescent you don’t really understand the reasoning behind it, but regardless our first instant is to listen to our authority figure. As I got older, no matter how many times of being told not to use drugs, I realized that people would still use drugs. Marijuana which is the most widely used drug and stirs up constant debate everywhere around the world today. Marijuana is one of several products of the cannabis sativa, or common hemp plant, grown abundantly through the world. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S. In 2014, approximately 22.2 million people in the country reported using marijuana over the course of a month. Why is it that all across the world, this drug is illegal? Do the risks that come from marijuana use outweigh the benefits, or is it the other way around? We know that many of these compounds act on various organs and systems in the body, but we don’t know what effects most of them have, either acutely, or after prolonged use.
Medical marijuana is very a big and controversial issue in today's society, currently the community is divided on the issue. Questions are always being thrown around such as "how does marijuana affect the body?" and "what good does’ marijuana do for a person?" Researchers have tried to answer these questions with multiple studies and they have shown some of the positives of medical marijuana. If something is able to help someone who is in dire need why not use it on those people to find a better solution for them. I myself am on the supportive side of the issue of medical marijuana. I don't think it should be legal to just anyone though I believe there should be a legal age law, a driving while under the influence, and a public intoxication law in effect for medical marijuana to be legal.
Peanuts are more dangerous than marijuana. No data shows that a person has been killed by marijuana, while many people have allergic reactions to peanuts every year that in some situations have been fatal. “The term medical marijuana refers to using the whole unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to tract a disease or symptom.” Chemicals in the marijuana plant called Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) have shown to help treat illness or symptoms of several serious diseases. Studies have been shown that marijuana can kill certain cancer cells and reduce the size of others. Medical marijuana is a substance that should legalized because it has the ability to relieve symptoms of numerous autoimmune diseases and conditions.
The controversy surrounding the legalization of medical marijuana has been widely discussed across the United States for years. Few states in America have legalized the substance for medical use and even fewer for recreational though it has proven to be beneficial in many ways. While the governments remain undecided about whether marijuana’s benefits validate its decriminalization, the American public seems to have agreed on the topic. Marijuana should be legalized nationwide for medical purposes because its medicinal benefits supersede its contentious reputation.
The material world around us is beaming with life and personality, with healing and science. We are infused with odors and tastes that take us to a different world. One such odor, one such taste is the marijuana plant.