Medical Marijuana Should Be Legal

Also, marijuana can be seen as being addictive in nature. “Approximately 9% of individuals that use marijuana become addicted” (Marijuana Statistics). Marijuana contains many chemicals, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which can cause many positive and negative effects to the human body and brain. A major attribute for medical marijuana is the economic advantages that are produced from the distribution of the drug. Also, the legalization of medical marijuana can portray positive and negative outcomes for law enforcement. Therefore, medical marijuana has many positive effects, such as treatment for diseases, and negative effects, such as immune system suppression. Throughout this research paper, medical marijuana will be thoroughly explained to exemplify the advantages and disadvantages of legalizing the

    Dr. Lester Grinspoon, an Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at Harvard and an authority on medical marijuana, researched medical marijuana’s history for a legal hearing. He

In this paper, there will be the highly debatable discussion between legalizing medical marijuana and regular marijuana, as well as the cause and effect it may cause.  Both sides of the argument have their pros and cons, however the question still remains, should marijuana be legalized?  Marijuana has been a portrayed as negative by the government and has been presented as a menace to the public. While there is much illegal trade and use currently happening, the face that it is one of the most

Marijuana has become a hot topic in today’s society, and people on both sides of whether or not it should be legal, often feel strongly about their view. Medical marijuana has stolen the spotlight away from recreational marijuana in recent months, mostly since the advocates for this medicine are those who are at the end of the line when it comes to treatment options or those who are left to advocate for family members who can’t speak for themselves. Though patients who have used medical marijuana have claimed great success and relief of their pain and symptoms, little is known about the long term effect it can have on an individual. For most of these patients, the benefits long outweigh the concerns of potential side effects and for

Today’s society is unique to any times in history. From the legalization of gay marriage, to our increased national security of USA PATRIOT act, we see a high contrast on personal rights as a citizen of the united states. Recently, an increasingly debated topic on marijuana legalization is widely argued. Whether it’s for medical or recreational usages, this topic is reaching boiling point. The complicity on the legalities of marijuana has reached a point in society where legal usage has been popping up across the country. In the medical sector, studies have shown benefits, and harmful effects in patients. Some physicians support, however some physicians do see health concerns that influence their stance on whether medical marijuana laws are to be altered from a prior state. Addiction rate, health impact, reason to prescribe, and economic benefits are all factors needed to take into reason whether medical marijuana usage should be prescribed or not. Medically prescribed marijuana can treat symptoms of certain conditions and diseases, however can impact the mental health and be addictive to heavy users. In this explorative essay, topics on both sides of the argument will be expressed, background information will be added to provide context, and will be unbiased to shed light on the depth of the topic. The legalization of medical marijuana is a heavy topic, and legal aspects are central to its debate. Despite the potential health benefits of medical marijuana, new

Medical marijuana is a controversy in today’s society. Currently the community is divided on the issue. Questions are constantly being thrown around such as “How does it affect the body?” and “What good does it do for a person?” Researchers have tried to answer these questions with studies and they have shown how positive medical marijuana can be. If something can benefit an individual why not use it for the sick in an attempt to find a better drug for those who really need it? Medical use of marijuana should be legal all across the United States because of all the good it can do for a person’s overall health and the fact that everyone deserves all possible methods of treatment when they are ill.

Marijuana is the third most popular recreational drug in America behind only alcohol and tobacco, and is estimated that nearly 80 million Americans use it at least one occasion.   According to government surveys, some 20 million Americans have smoked marijuana in the past year, and more than 11 million do so regularly despite harsh laws against its use. Being used for medicinal purposes or simply for recreational, there are not only laws to consider when the topic of legalization comes up but also ethical concerns as well. For this paper I will outline some of the uses for this drug and some of the benefits of its use. I will apply the

In 1996, starting with California, 21 states and the district of Columbia allowed for reduced or no penalties if marijuana was used for medicinal purposes. In 2012, Colorado passed Amendment 64 which is the law that legalized marijuana for recreational use. This act passed with a total of 55 percent of voters. Studies show two views on the legalization of marijuana; some positive and some negative. Some people use marijuana to get high, but others are prescribed marijuana to alleviate pain, generate an appetite, and relieve stress; these are three of the many benefits that medical marijuana offers. Medical marijuana can be an acceptable and beneficial drug.

The debate surrounding the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has been around for many years. Patients with chronic debilitating illnesses taut the benefits of marijuana, whether through smoking or eating it, and claim that its use has been instrumental in allowing them to live normal, productive lives. Others, like those in law enforcement and the government, believe that allowing marijuana to be used for medicinal reasons will result in a higher incidence of illicit drug use, along with encouraging users to seek bogus exemptions under the medicinal marijuana laws (Fang, 2014). Used for thousands of years to treat a variety of illnesses, there is no evidence that the use of marijuana for treatment purposes led people to

Marijuana is one of the most commonly illicit drug used in the United States and many people abuse the drug. However, in the medical line, medical marijuana has a lot of different purposes. People suffering from multiple disease condition and illnesses have gotten relief by using marijuana for medical reasons. Research shows that marijuana has been successfully used to help people with serious health issues, such as cancer patients. This has proven that Marijuana has some health benefits for more than just cancer patients by also showing improvements in the condition of people suffering from asthma, arthritis, chronic pain, epilepsy, Crohn's disease, Alzheimer’s etc. Even though some states have legalized medical marijuana, some are still in

Medical marijuana has been a touchy subject the last few years. From being legalized in multiple states to being enforced more heavily by the DEA. It has been under scrutiny because of the people that use and sell it. The uses of marijuana not only medically but economically are quite vast and could benefit us greatly. This essay will put forth the reasons why it can stimulate our economy and society while disproving the arguments of why it is bad.

Marijuana is a big topic up for discussion in today’s society. Many people want marijuana to be legalized because of the medicinal capabilities it has. However there are people who oppose idea simply because they have grown up believing, and being taught, that marijuana is “bad”. But medical marijuana has the capability to help, and heal, people with serious illnesses so therefore it needs to be legalized.

There are various arguments poised in the paper on the reasons why marijuana should be legalized and for having extensive government policies that would ensure the medical use of marijuana is highly regulated and medically beneficial to the people who need it to alleviate the suffering and pain. Here marijuana has been looked at in a positive light rather than in a negative aspect.

According to government surveys, about 25 million Americans have smoked marijuana in the past year. More than 14 million do it regularly. (NORML: Working to Reform Marijuana Laws, 2015) Marijuana has been the topic of much discussion these past decades. The main factor of discussion is whether or not to legalize it and the outcome it would have on the states. Some states have already legalized but for medicinal purposes only. Much research has come out in this decade that marijuana just isn’t for your average drug junkie but it can be for someone who is going through cancer treatment, has anxiety, or has constant seizures. While there are some people who believe that marijuana is a gateway drug and if it is legalized for medical purposes

Our world today suffers from neglect, the neglect to help others, the neglect to provide the top help, and the neglect of a potential medical benefaction. Medical marijuana is a subject that has fascinated me enough to research and find evidence that backs this plant for medical purposes. As young adults, we grew up constantly being told to stay away from marijuana, “it is a gateway drug”, and “it will do more harm than good”. Not being a user of the drug, I have little experience to really know the effects of the plant and what it does to ones exterior and interior behavior. I seek to find why many believe this plant to be a medical breakthrough for various medical illnesses.