Argumentative Essay On Legalization Of Marijuana

Medical marijuana has been proven to be a very curable substance. According to Donald Abrams (N.D), as referenced in Kim Ann Zimmermann (2015), “the idea that marijuana may have therapeutic effects is rooted in solid science. Marijuana contains 60 active ingredients known as cannabinoids. The body naturally makes its own form of cannabinoids to modulate pain” .This supports the idea that marijuana can help individuals medically. It can also be helpful for many who need its medical help .Many people will be having the chance to buy and use it if it gets legalized. Marijuana is not in reach of everyone because when individuals want to buy weed they need to get a doctor’s prescription or have an excuse and not everyone can fake an excuse or get a doctors prescription; as a result, many people cannot purchase it except illegally. As long as marijuana is not legalized many individuals won’t be able to use it. Zimmermann (2015) explains that the primary psychoactive cannabinoid in marijuana is THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol. THC is responsible for the psychological effects of marijuana. Moreover, the THC targets cb1 which is located in the brain, nervous system, liver, kidney and lungs the cb1 becomes active most of the time to relive pain (Kim Zimmerman, 2015). Many people call that process of reliving pain as getting “high”. In fact, most of the people who use marijuana use it to feel “high”. Because, when someone

Everyone wants to feel good. No one wants to be in pain, be depressed or anxious. Marijuana is given a bad reputation because people believe it will negatively affects the brain like heroine or the lungs like cigarettes. The main argument against using marijuana is that it lowers intelligence, but that is when it is abused. Many legal substances have long terms effects on the brain and have the power to kill. Drug War Facts reports 33,171 deaths were alcohol induced, 42,249 overdosed on opioids, 480,320 caused by tobacco, and zero related to marijuana. Cannabis can be used in place of medication, would decrease crime rates, and improve the economy. 64% of people believe marijuana should be legalized yet only 9 of 50 states

To understand the controversy about marijuana, it is helpful to first look at its history. Marijuana (or Cannabis as it was originally known) has been found as far back as the 3rd millennium BC in burial sites in Romania. Over the centuries it has been found to have been used for medicinal purposes in China and other countries, as well as for religious and spiritual ceremonies in many different countries. Cannabis was brought to America in the early years, grown as a crop, and used medicinally. In the early 1900s, along with prohibition of alcohol, the attitude about the use of cannabis started to change for many people. On the other hand, the U.S. pharmaceutical farms were expanding production and by 1918 were growing 60,000 pounds

In a study for the Cato Institute, Jeffrey A. Miron, senior lecturer on economics at Harvard University, estimate that legalizing drugs would save the government approximately $41.3 billion annually on expenditures related to the enforcement of prohibition (Ghosh 2010). Marijuana is believed to be the nation's number one cash crop, exceeding the combined value of wheat and corn. This leading cash crop is legal in nine states now allowing adult-users recreational marijuana and 29 states have approved medical marijuana programs. However, many anti-legalization advocates say that the use of marijuana often leads young people to experiment with harder drugs such as, heroin, crack, etc. Marijuana legalization could reduce government costs, raise

There are many controversial topics that are discussed in our society and when we discuss these issues we sometimes can come into conflicts on deciding what is the right decision to make because there are too many perspectives. A controversial issue that has been in America for years and has recently become more popular is the issues of the legalization of marijuana. Should marijuana be legalized? Is the popular question that no one seems to have a solid answer to. In recent New York Times articles, they have covered the topic of the Legalization of Marijuana; all articles differ in opinion about what the necessary precautions are for this issues. After reading and analyzing the articles, one could agree that Marijuana should be legalized because it will stop racial discriminations, lessen the rate of crime and help certain health issues.

Cannabis or Marijuana is a psychoactive drug found in the Cannabis plant. Its use has been noted as far in the past 2000 B.C. The prevalence of Marijuana is constant throughout the United States of America. The legalization of this substance has been widely debated for decades. The large debate has led to a lack of consistency with our laws throughout states; In states such as Colorado, Washington, Alaska, Nevada, Oregon, Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, and California, marijuana is legal recreationally while others may only be legal medically, or not legal at all. Legalizing the recreational use of marijuana has led to an apparent issue of controlling drivers under the influence of marijuana. Police face issues attempting to control inhibited drivers through errors such as a lack of testing and a lack of regulation.

What really happens when you legalize marijuana? What would happen to America if it was legal? The effects of this drug on the people who use it and America is a very serious topic. Some think that that because of the positive effects of marijuana means it should be available to everyone. In contrast the effects of this drug is detrimental to a person’s health and should be illegal. It causes lung cancer and other breathing problems. In younger adults it causes their brains to not properly and it can have long term effects on the body. However this drug helps with terminal illnesses, nausea and stimulating appetite. There are times when this drug is needed and very useful. The constant argument on whether to legalize marijuana for everyone or keep it illegal and only used for medical purposes needs to come to a close. While a large and growing number of people want to legalize it because of its medical uses, the side effects of this drug cause cancer and development problems; the disadvantages clearly outweigh the advantages of it. Marijuana is currently and should stay illegal.

The prohibition of marijuana has sparked a big debate in today’s society Views of a dangerous killer drug we once thought as common knowledge are now being proven wrong by science and it is time for our society to reassess based on our knowledge. Although many still view marijuana as a hazardous drug, it in fact has medical, economic and social benefits such as a lowering the cost of the war on drugs, reducing the prison population, generating tax revenue, and creating jobs. These are just a few of the many benefits that can come with the legalization of marijuana. As we learn more about marijuana and its effects we need to revisit our social, political and legal views on its use.

Should Marijuana Be Legalized? In society today, many people look for a feeling of freedom. Many people go on vacation and spend money; However, the most common escape for people nowadays is drugs. Our American society is facing a tremendous drug problem. In order to eradicate the drug problem, a public debate is going on to find some solutions to this drug dilemma. It has become a highly controversial issue coming whether or not drugs such as marijuana should be legalized in all states. Some people advocate this issue and believe that legalization in all the states is the only solution left for the nation while others oppose. Marijuana is a drug that is legal in a couple of states. I believe we should not legalize marijuana in all of the states, for it would not bring any improvements to society.

Marijuana Legalization has many positives which can help society. New jobs are created and income can increase. “In 2015, the legal marijuana industry in Colorado created more than 18,000 new full-time jobs and generated $2.4 billion in economic activity, “ ( Article Washington Post). New Jobs

The 1970’s was a notorious time for the use of marijuana; nobody expected the changes that would come about from that era. Over the next 25 years Dennis Peron would light the spark for Marijuana reform. Dennis Peron watched his friend Jonathan West treat his symptoms of AIDS with marijuana and set out to make a change. In “1996 California became the first state to pass a medical marijuana law” (Seppa). California appeared to be the foundation and turning point for researchers to discover the medical value marijuana may hold for society. Over the next 20 years many scientists will run into barricades with federal approval for further studies. The “U.S. Government considers it a “Schedule I” drug meaning they view it as having no medical value (Chrsitensen). The few scientists who have received the “rare approval” from the Federal Departments have constructed

​With a number of U.S. states currently either adopting new legislation that legalizes marijuana, or local governments around the country taking measures to lessen the punishment that has historically been handed down to those caught with possession, there is a clear sense that the status quo of marijuana policy needs to come under some scrutiny. These efforts appear to coincide with a shift in the overall public perception of marijuana, which, according to Pew Research polling, shows that at present 54 per cent of Americans believe that marijuana should be legalized. That figure has increased substantially since 1969, a year that saw only 12 per cent of individuals in favor of the legalization of the substance (Majority Now Supports Legal

The last couple of years it seems that marijuana has been sweeping the nation. Twenty-five states have legalized marijuana, the first state being Colorado. Some people use marijuana for recreational activities. Marijuana is a green plant that they smoke it as a joint and or mix it in with foods such as brownies or cookies. Other people use marijuana for medication purposes. These people take marijuana to manage the symptoms associated with their chronic medical issues. Health risks and lack of drug information, and the inconsistency between state and federal laws are reasons why marijuana should not be legalized. Even though some states already have legalized marijuana, using the drug can lead to multiple health and legal issues, therefore

Marijuana is intentionally meant for medical use although, it is not legally used for recreational purposes. The medical use is to relax or heal any pain as for other nonmedical use are to ease the mind or just bluntly get high. Legalizing marijuana creates more positive effects such as: no harm and decreases the use of drugs that give negative side effects. The legalization of marijuana may be a new slow progression of a decrease in crimes and the increase in taxes.

A nine billion dollar commodity saving another eleven billion dollars in resources and time in incarcerations from law enforcement, the fight for legalization favours the name deserving, multi purpose drug, marijuana. The advantageous substance should be legalized and used for many purposes including medical and recreational use. Among many points proving the practicality and purpose of marijuana, marijuana is an herb that contributes to the treatment of illnesses: glaucoma, cancer, multiple sclerosis and commonly found, asthma and many more sicknesses exposed to the general public. Opposing arguments suggest that marijuana kills human brain cells and it has a lasting negative effect on a particular individual; however, it is not true. Misguided