Argumentative Essay On Medical Marijuana

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.

The article “Variations In State Medical Marijuana Laws Lower Quality of Care” states that, “the array of state and federal laws regarding the use of medical marijuana is confusing and problematic for those who might benefit from such a program. It is vitally important that we clear the hurdles to clinical research on marijuana, and that we accelerate research addressing the potential benefits and harms” (Leonard,2017).The amount of state decisiveness leads to confusion among its’ citizens. This troubling conflict in making a strong decision, would indicate that this issue should be regulated at the National Level. Having a National level regulation would get rid of the confusion of laws between different state borderlines. The article supports my claim because it agrees with the Americans who say individual states shouldn’t be able to determine the legality of

The debate for years \that has divided the question is weather not any good. Many states have legalized medicinal marijuana. The states that have legalized has it helped or has come from its use. What is the purpose? What should the guidelines be? The Medical board and the Government have hopes that in legalizing it, medical marijuana will help those with diseases to be able to cope much easier. However, the determination of which ones that should be allowed to have the okay to be able to use it. Even though some people may argue against medicinal marijuana use and legalization, there are too many reasons why it should be.

The legalization of marijuana has been a debate in the public eye within the United States for quite some time now; however, as time progresses many states continue to pass legislation. As of, March 2017, 26 states and the District of Columbia have laws legalizing marijuana use in some fashion and 24 remaining states with pending legislation. Although states are in debate for legalization it remains that federal law still prohibits any form of usage, selling, or buying. Federal law supersedes state law on this issue as it is written, “Legalizing Marijuana: Why Citizens Should Just Say No” from the Legal Memorandum Published by the Heritage Foundation,

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.

In the medical field, some illnesses such as Crohn’s disease or epilepsy require medication that contains marijuana. It would not be fair to leave the patient in chronic pain just because the most effective drug includes a certain amount of marijuana. If the drug becomes legal in all states, more of the patients suffering in the hospital will gain more recovery and become the healthy individual they once were. Marijuana has been proven to be effective in treating a variety of illnesses; many states such as Massachusetts, California, and New Jersey have put initiative to the legalization of medical marijuana. The federal government should put more effort to support states with funding research about the benefits that marijuana will have for society (“Drug Policy Alliance”). Treating patients undergoing chemotherapy is one of the most notable ways that marijuana aids in pain and relief. When marijuana is legal in all states, hospitals/clinics will have a better chance to provide their patients with medical marijuana. Several of the drugs being distributed around the world today contain little amounts of marijuana, yet it still helps the health of the people.

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

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.

Morgan Freeman, a well known actor who has played the voice of God not once but twice, supports the legalization of marijuana not only for both its recreational and medical uses. Many people are having problems with this idea because they think that we, as a people, are going to send the wrong message to our young people. In my own opinion I believe that recreational marijuana should be used as it has many uses such as helping the economy, providing jobs, opening a person’s mind, helping with depression and stress, as well as unlocking creativity.

The use of Medical Marijuana is a widely argued and criticized issue that is at the forefront of issues affecting our community and lives in this day and age. During my search for and against the use and legalization of Marijuana, I have been able to find extensive research which either supports or opposes the belief that Medical Marijuana should be an available option for medical treatment and the recreational use of it. I have committed myself to maintain an open mind while researching both the pro and con on the use of Marijuana, and have concluded that Medical Marijuana should be available for use. As for my opinion on the recreational use of Marijuana I have yet to decide whether it should be legal.

Almost every year on November 3rd, we hear somewhere in the country voters cast their ballots for legalizing medical use of marijuana. In some states, it became legal while others are still opening the subjects for debates and exploring the impacts on people in general. This highly controversial topic gathered experts from scientific and legal communities. Some say that it has some medical benefits and therefore should be made legal, while many say that it has a high possibility for abuse and should stay illegal. Proponents of medical marijuana have proposed major arguments for legalization through their use of research data. The counterpart group also relies on data showing abuse cases, and they insist that marijuana medical needs are not necessary for our lives. Which side has more concrete proof supporting their argument? If the state takes either side, what are the impacts on society?

Marijuana is a shedule one psychoactive drug. Many of the U.S. citizens support marijuana and its legalization. About sixty four percent of americans agree that marijuana should be legal in all states. Marijuana has been used in herbal remedies for centuries. Scientists have identified many biologically active components in marijuana. Marijuana is proven to have beneficial properties, in fact it can even help cancer. It's been proven in multiple studies that Marijuana helps limit or even stop chemotherapy side effects. I believe that if Marijuana is able to help people in all these ways it should be legal to all americans.

Imagine you are a mother or father of an epileptic child waking up day after day watching your child suffering with uncontrollable seizures, sometimes over 30 times a day. The physician prescribes more and more medication to help alleviate the seizures to no avail. Or you are a patient suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder where medications only make symptoms worse or does not give and relief. Now visualize a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy having nausea and nonstop vomiting. The patient is losing weight and has no appetite. The prescriptions given by the physician have no impact on the patient. Wouldn’t you like to have an alternative form of relief? Some patients have found that relief with the use of medical marijuana.