The United States of America is losing a major war: the war on drugs. And it is time for us, as a nation, to admit our country’s drug laws are doing more harm than good. The fight against drugs is not as effective as it was originally envisioned. Both the federal government and states have taken extreme measures and enforced strict laws to keep our cities and neighborhoods free of drugs. However, it is time for a change. And I believe this change should start by settling the conflict between federal and state drug laws. The federal government should decide all drug laws nationwide and give less say to the individual states. With that being said, I think the federal government should legalize recreational marijuana use nationwide and lessen the harsh policies enforced and severe punishment for recreational use of other drugs.
Marijuana is not as harmful as people seem to think. The United States has been searching for a cure for cancer for several years and we have finally found enough information and research to cure it. Marijuana has given researchers a new medical breakthrough. Not only does it help with the symptoms of cancer, but also kills the cell growth. There are many types of cancer, three were discussed today: breast cancer, brain cancer, and lung cancer; although every type of cancer is serious, these three seem to be more and more common. It’s a sad tragedy when we have a simple cure to all types of cancers and nothing is being done about it. The FDA approves medical prescriptions all the time when they can cause serious side effects and sometimes even death; marijuana has zero scientifically proven serious side effects. With this being said, medical marijuana is more than an acceptable way to cure cancer and to help with the
Imagine you are lying in your home, suffering from the side-effects of chemotherapy and all you can do is think about how sick you are and what could possibly keep you from being secluded from life and happiness. Marijuana will prevent side-effects linked to terminal illnesses, does not cause any real harm to a humans well-being, and would increase US revenue due to taxation and also tourism. Well, according to Ed Rosenthal and Steve Kubby of the book Why Marijuana Should Be Legal, from which this viewpoint is excerpted. They argue that “marijuana is effective at relieving pain, controlling nausea, and stimulating the appetite, and is successfully used to treat a large number of medical problems, including asthma, CANCER, AIDS, depression,
Medical Cannabis Weed Cannabis, also known as Marijuana has many effects to it. In recent years officials have decided that it should be used for medical usage. They have found out that it helps many medical conditions. Medical cannabis has many things that could cure. Studies has shown that it slows
The U.S Government should legalize recreational marijuana. Thanks to Lee001 for the opportunity to debate this topic. I am opposed to the resolution. Before I present my case I think it important to make a few clarifications. We are arguing if something should or should not be legal. We are not arguing what punishments are or are not justified. We are not arguing about overcrowded prisons, or mandatory minimums, these are not relevant topics to the resolution. Many who argue about marijuana often argue that it should be decriminalized. Again, while an interesting and important topic it is not directly related to this debate over legality. It is feasible to argue something to be illegal and decriminalized, or to argue for less stringent punishments
Kari Knutson Kristen Jacobus English 102 21 April 2015 When Holly was less than a year old she was diagnosed with pediatric convulsions, which progressed into a severe form of epilepsy. She is now 14-years-old, and needs supervision constantly due to the severity of her seizures. Because of her seizures she is not able
Many people have overdosed on medicine prescribed by a doctor, these man made medicine may even kill you, just one pill can end your life. Scientifically said, medical marijuana has cured many more illnesses and some infections than most prescribed medicine. Society should be more informed of Cannabis and not just negatively judge it because it is drug. Ads nowadays show Cannabis as a product that will hurt you and cause side effects in your body, but this my friend is incorrect, medical marijuana can benefit you in different ways; don’t judge a book by its cover. Society just label things to make them seems bad, evil, and harmful, but Medical Marijuana should be legalized for the health being of the people in the whole world, Cannabis is good for many reasons, and the following paper will blow your mind away.
By legalizing this plant every individual, family, community could be calmed without fearing that death would occur to their loved ones because of the side effects during the treatment process. “This is more than just a theory or hypothesis. There is an insurmountable pile of evidence that cannabis cures/treats cancer (and a multitude of other illnesses) in a large amount of cases, and may even prevent it from coming back. The amount of evidence is daunting, and the science is sound.” (Feinberg) This example provides an insight from Chris Elkins who is a graduate of health communication. In this article instances are given where he provided scientific studies done on the relations between cancer, disease and the effect of marijuana itself and by products. Medical marijuana helps the victim fight off the ailment which is killing their body with no side effects but an increased appetite, and red-eyed appearance. Yet marijuana is barely legal in some states because the rise of this treatment is affordable, natural, and side effects that can harm you aren’t present in this natural remedy.
In life you are told that “Drugs are bad for you,” whether if they are legal or illegal people still take these substances. When you are little you do not understand why people take drugs, why people risk their freedom to use drugs, and what drugs
In November 2016, the majority of California voted yes to proposition 64, which supports legalizing recreational marijuana for anyone who is 21 years old or older. Anyone ages 21 years or older are able to purchase, possess, and produce marijuana without a medical marijuana card. Fortunately, there are regulations that will come in effect starting 2017 but this may not prevent our children from future drug abuse. In this essay, I will argue that marijuana should not be legalized for recreational use. I do not support the legalization of marijuana because it can be harmful and addictive to our bodies and will affect our current and future adolescents.
The cannabis plant is most commonly referred to as marijuana. Medical marijuana refers to the use of cannabis and its cannabinoids to treat disease or improve symptoms (Wikipedia.com). Cannabis contains two active ingredients inside called cannabinoids (CBD) along with the delta-g-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The medicinal and psychoactive effects that personally associate with marijuana are caused by unique structures of cannabinoids. In addition, the major psychoactive ingredient in marijuana is THC, which additionally has medicinal and psychoactive elements (The Weed Blog). Meanwhile, society oversee the positive outcome of what medical cannabis can achieve. People often forget that marijuana isn 't just for recreational occasion, it has been used medically for thousands of years till today. It is used around the world where the use of medical cannabis is legal. Currently, there is 27 states in the U.S where medical marijuana is legalized for medical reasons and or recreationally. Patients around the world need this substance and I go on convinced that it helps people with medical conditions. This is not a matter of opinion; I am saying this because it is a fact. The federal government needs to legalize medical marijuana across the U.S considering it does not cause harm to our bodies and can help patients who have medical conditions. Have you ever known someone who is suffering from an illness or cancer? Wouldn’t it be nice having a natural way of helping those who are
Marijuana also known as Cannabis Sativa goes by many street names which include: pot, weed, and refer, Mary J, to just list a few. For many years marijuana has been an ongoing debate. The debate is whether or not marijuana should be legalized for recreational use. Many people want it legalized for recreational use, while others don’t. The people that want it legalized want it legalized because they want to be able to smoke it with no penalty and because they feel like there is no harm that can be done to the body. The opposing side feels like it is not only harmful to individuals consuming marijuana, but also society as a whole. I will be displaying research from both sides.
Introduction Many people say that medical cannabis heals diseases and helps symptoms, and other illnesses such as, sleep disorders, psychological disorders, Alzheimer 's, and many different issues that affect individuals and their families every day. Cannabis plants can grow in the wild or with the help of humans in an indoor hydroponic system; outdoors marijuana grows in tropical, temperate areas in any climate. Marijuana, an extract from cannabis, is made from dried cannabis leaves and flowers that are composed of delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol or THC that can be converted to oils and hashish. These forms of cannabis can be put in foods and gum or can be smoked in cigarette-like rolls. People fighting malignant diseases tend to use the oil form that can be drunk or rubbed onto skin as a lotion. The real question is, does cannabis help cancer patients? Should cannabis be used in medical facilities? What are the states laws regarding cannabis use? Is cannabis used differently among cultures?
The prohibition of marijuana has generated intense debates for years about its effects on the human body, its therapeutic possessions, and its consequence on society. Today, the debate between the Federal government’s policies, state laws, the medical researchers, physicians, and patients has been dramatically unstable. The studies show in-depth
Cannabis Sativa L is known on the street as Marijuana, Weed, or Herb. It is grown naturally and scientifically all over the world. Should it be legalized for recreational purposes? Can the federal government gain a significant amount of revenue due to its sales? Such questions bring up serious