The Legalization of Recreational Marijuana "Penalties against possession of a drug should not be more damaging to an individual than the use of the drug itself; and where they are, they should be changed. Nowhere is this more clear than in the laws against possession of marijuana in private for personal use". These words were addressed by the former president of the United States, Jimmy Carter in 1977 who supported the legalization of marijuana (Puschak 2012). The use of marijuana has been a controversial issue in the United States for decades. Marijuana also is known as cannabis is used for medical and recreational purposes. The main ingredient in marijuana that causes a high is THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). At the federal level, marijuana is illegal, but some states have legalized it for medical purposes, some for recreational use and other states such as Pennsylvania, have decriminalized it. Taxing and regulating marijuana will boost the revenue for the United States, the prison population would decrease since people aren't going to prison for using or possessing marijuana lastly, people would have a safer and easier way of getting marijuana instead of purchasing it off the black market. Marijuana is the number one drug used by teenagers and young adults, therefore legalizing marijuana would increase the economy and it would be safer for the community. The Prohibition of Marijuana has been one of the most controversial aspects of the war on drugs. Marijuana, like other
Marijuana is a naturally grown plant that has beneficial properties and the ability to create textiles, paper products, and other goods. Marijuana is currently illegal in many states in the United States. The legalization of Marijuana will produce enormous tax revenue, reduce crime, give us a renewable resource, and give sick and suffering patients a new effective medicine. The legalization of Marijuana in the United States would both benefit the well-being of its citizens as well the economy.
Smoking marijuana was known as having benefits for the terminally ill, and made sure there was a safe benefit for those who needed it. There was an eleven year study that states that the drug can stimulate appetite, help control pain, and help nausea. It can help control anxiety, which results in an therapeutic benefit. Marijuana use can also help people with insomnia and sleep apnea. This is because the THC found in marijuana relaxes the body and makes the body tired. It eventually leads to a deeper sleep. The National Cancer Institute announced in a study that people who used an extract spray of cannabis before they went to bed, had a more restful sleep. Outside of Washington, there was a push to legalize the drug, and so far six states have
Cannabis is the third widely used drug in the United States following alcohol and tobacco even though it is currently illegal. Because marijuana is so used so much and is illegal it plays a big role in the War on Drugs. War on Drugs is a term commonly applied to a campaign of prohibition of drugs, military aid, and military intervention, with the purpose being to define and reduce the illegal drug trade in the United States (Giroux & Pollock). The purpose is to set drug policies that are intended to decrease the production, distribution, and consumption of illegal drugs. Because marijuana is illegal the price of the final product increases to very high values because of the black market status, which together with the powerful effects of drug addiction causes users to commit crimes in order to fund their addiction. If weed became legal and regulated in the United States, the price would decrease leading to the decrease in the illegal drug industry. This would also decrease the crimes committed by both drug sellers and drug users. The government spends a lot of money on trying to stop citizens from using marijuana while there are more important things the government should be spending their money on such as social programs. Another pro of marijuana is that it has no physiological addiction while other drugs that are legal such as tobacco have a higher physiological addiction rate than cocaine. Also if marijuana becomes
Drugs are a major influential force in our country today. The problem has gotten so out of hand that many people are even considering legalization of one of the most used drugs, marijuana. The legalization of marijuana is a controversial issue that has been fought for and against for several decades. Marijuana is defined as a preparation made from the dried flower clusters and leaves of the cannabis plant, which is usually smoked or eaten to induce euphoria and to heal and soothe. (dictionalr.com)
United States legality of cannabis have been tricky lately. Marijuana is illegal under federal law, but in some states are decriminalize and could be used for medical purpose. Cannabis is a plant which have been used for personal pleasure, however; it’s also been an old medicine in some cultures in old centuries. Late study’s shows that marijuana have proven to help people who have cancer, super hyper person, mentality issues and chronic pain. In 2012, cannabis been entirely legalized in Colorado and Washington. The two states point of view that marijuana isn’t more harmful than alcohol or cigarettes. It will increase the tax income and reduce the crimes. The people who are not in favor of cannabis claims that it would
The topic of discussion is whether marijuana should be legalized or not. Marijuana should be legalized. Marijuana has tons of health benefits. It is most connected with chronic pain, and chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting.(Interlandi, Jeneen) Marijuana has been tested and shown that it safer than many different opulates. People are not able to overdose with marijuana unlike other types of medicine, and far less addictive.(Grinspoon, Peter) Currently 29 states have condoned it legal on the state level. But, it is still currently illegal from the government's perspective. When Obama was president, his administration did not even make prosecuting medical marijuana a minor priority. Donald Trump currently states that he will not interfere
Society has had to assimilate the ideology of drugs. Society understands that drugs are here but only look at the negatives.As some drugs do not have any positive effects towards them but these are considered hard drugs. Even though one drug has stood out from most creating controversy throughout society. Mostly because of its possible uses and its possible applications to better society. The drug known as marijuana has been frowned upon by society without people knowing the facts and the truth about the positive attributes this drug can bring. Although there are man people who say that marijuana is bad, on the contrary, there are more benefits to marijuana than there are bad as it boost the economy, there is much medical potential for it, there is a plentiful amount of environmental benefits, there are ways
Did you know that in America, 64,000 people died from drug abuse in 2016. Marijuana should not be legalized because it can cause health problems. One of the reasons that marijuana should be illegal is that your heart will beat faster. That is terrible because if your heart rate increases it can lead to heart attacks, dizziness, headaches, and you will pump blood less efficiently which can lead to death. Also, another reason why marijuana is horrible is that it can give you irritated lungs and when you get irritated lungs you get asthma. Asthma is bad because if you take marijuana it will make it hard to breathe. Finally my last reason that marijuana is bad for you because it can give you impaired driving. When you get impaired driving you
Everyone has their own opinions on marijuana. Yes, it is a drug, but it’s never made anyone overdose. Marijuana can help people that are terminally ill. The effects of alcohol are worse than marijuana.
America needs to focus on “National Criminal Law Reform.” the criminal justice system, from policing to sentencing, needs to end exceptionally harsh criminal justice policies that result in mass incarceration, racial injustice, over-criminalization that stands in the way of a just and fair, equal social order.
Marijuana is a preparation of the Cannibas Sativa plant. Though there are many different developments of the Cannibas Sativa plant, marijuana is the most widely consumed variation. Marijuana is formed when leaves and female flowers of the hemp plant are dried. When smoked, marijuana produces over two thousand chemicals that enter the body through the lungs. These chemicals have a variety of immediate short- term effects, which produce both psychological and physical reactions. The psychological reaction known as “high” consists of changes in the users feelings and thoughts. Such changes are mainly caused by the psychoactive constituent, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC has mild to moderate analgesic effects. General effects include, but
Today we are living in a marijuana revolution. States are legalizing marijuana for medical purposes as well as for recreational purposes. Medical marijuana is now legal in twenty-three states and the District of Columbia, but marijuana still cannot be considered authentic medicine in this country. This is due in part to the lack of research on the benefits of marijuana as a medicine. The federal government has restricted research on the benefits of marijuana for decades, mandating researchers to only focus on the harms of marijuana. Harry J. Anslinger, the first commissioner of the United States Treasury Department 's Federal Bureau of Narcotics, made marijuana public enemy number one in 1930, shaping how the country saw marijuana for the years to come.
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, and its effects have been a controversial topic for thousands of years. Traditionally only used for medicinal and religious purposes, marijuana is now widely used as a recreational drug. When taken in small doses recreationally, consumers experience a change in their senses due to a release of dopamine, or a “high.” The high is similar to a dreamlike euphoria with impaired memory and light sedation. However, the active chemical in marijuana that causes the high, delta-9-tetrahydrocannibinol, has many medical applications for patients with debilitating diseases. Scientific evidence that demonstrates that the efficacy of marijuana for the alleviation of symptoms, such as nausea due to chemotherapy, AIDS,
The topic of marijuana is so widely discussed and argued upon. Those that go against legalizing the use of marijuana instinctively believe people just want to casually smoke it and achieve the “high” sensation. Those that choose not associate themselves with marijuana all together are undoubtedly in favor of keeping it illegal. Opposing views on the issue of decriminalizing the plant has caused much debate over the past century and still establishes itself as an important matter. The legalization of marijuana in the Unites States would drastically reduce crime in our cities and form a more productive society through its positive uses.
When someone stops using marijuana they go through withdrawal symptoms. For marijuana withdrawal symptoms consist of: