Marijuana! What comes to mind when you think about that? Is it a lazy teen sitting on the couch; is it a tool that can be utilized by police to target people of color? Whatever it is that comes to mind when thinking about marijuana you have a stance on whether it should or should not be legalized. Many might deem Marijuana as a gateway drug, or even addicting. Most responses that one hears in the opposition of legalizing marijuana are regurgitated propaganda that has been force fed down the throats of Americans since the elementary days of campaigns like D.A.R.E.. Very seldom is the other side of the argument ever presented let alone spread to the masses. What is the other side of the argument, one may ask? The arguments of those in favor could go on for days; But the arguments that will be focused on will be, the fact that medical research is now debunking a lot of myths surrounding Marijuana usage, how the government uses marijuana as a tool to target people of color and criminalize them, as well as the profitability the government would see legalizing it rather than not. “Don’t do marijuana kids! it is a gateway drug that will have you hooked!” was a popular slogan used by the D.A.R.E. volunteers throughout many schools in America. The fact of the matter is Studies have shown that Marijuana is not as addicting as made out to be. Some studies have shown marijuana is as addicting as your morning cup of coffee; which stems from habit more than a bodily craving.
With marijuana being a very popular drug, it is not a harmful drug. Marijuana is used by many people all around the world. The percentage of people who smoke has increased by a significantly large amount. “Ever since marijuana has been known to mankind, not one single account of death
Legalizing marijuana for health and municipal purposes in the United States Of America, personally I think it's a great idea. A lot of other people don't think legalizing marijuana is the greatest idea in the world, they think that people will use it in the wrong ways and not to help with any diseases that it can kill. Legalizing marijuana in the United States should be done because it can help people with diseases that they can’t fix with just any medicine, it can kill most deadly diseases, and it keeps people from taking multiple pills a day.
Have you ever wondered when and why marijuana was made illegal? The herbal plant, commonly used in medicines, was not considered a drug in the early 1900s. The Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 banned the use and sales of marijuana. This act was put in place due to careless slander. Marijuana, in America should be legalized because it is safer than alcohol and tobacco, marijuana funds gangs and cartels, and marijuana can replace toxic, addictive pharmaceuticals.
How many times have you heard or read about legalizing marijuana in the last year? I have heard about it numerous times whether on TV, on the radio, on the Internet, or when reading a newspaper. Many people wants marijuana to be legalized and each has his or her own reason. Some of them want marijuana legalized to reduce drug related violence in southern states that border Mexico and in big cities such as Chicago. Others want marijuana legalized to offset the impact of the current rescission by generating additional revenues to states from collecting taxes on marijuana. Many people believe that marijuana is not a drug and that it’s simply a plant therefore it should be legal just like tobacco. Finally, there are people who
However, experts claim marijuana is a stepping stone of drug, but actually there is no scientific evidence. Alcohol is one of the most addictive drugs. If it is true that Addictive drugs make you crave stronger drugs., every person who drinks should be addicted to heroin or cocaine. According to Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences(1999) “There is no conclusive evidence that the drug effects of marijuana are causally linked to the subsequent abuse
Marijuana is a drug that is spreading all around the world and is now proven to be the most beneficial drug out there. More than 25 million Americans annually use it each year. If the country legalized it then everyone would have more jobs available to go around such as harvesters, dispensary clerks, distributors, or croppers. Thus, the unemployment rate is lowered and America could make more money if they taxed it (Jack). Not only could they tax it but also save more money because they would not have to lock up those people getting arrested every year. That way America could lower the country’s debt and then there is a lot less people in prisons. It would save the country billions of dollars each year and make billions more each year. This country needs to tax anything they can because taxing marijuana would bring in so much more revenue and America could also trade with other countries. Marijuana has also proved to help cure diseases such as glaucoma, Alzheimer’s, and other cancer diseases. It is proven that it can help alleviate pain, regain their appetite, help in slowing down tumor growth, help with dizziness, and help a patient go to sleep. THC, which is the main ingredient in marijuana, helps a cancer patient to gain back their sense of smell and taste so that person can regain their appetite. Medical Marijuana (oil) helps the dizziness by stopping their vomiting and keeping their food down and gain weight. Medicinal Marijuana has proved to help
A majority of the population wants marijuana legalization, but there are still those who don't want it legalized. People have many different arguments against legalization. One of the
Through the years marijuana has been known by many names, and almost as many opinions have been held concerning its effect on people. Not all of those opinions have been correct in fact; most have been pure propaganda. Marijuana is not a gateway drug. It does not have fatal side effects, and it is not only used by lazy people. These are just some of the stigmas that have plagued marijuana over the years. The truth is that marijuana is a medicinal plant and, as such, should be used to treat medical conditions instead of the chemicals created by big pharmaceutical companies. Though today marijuana still has a negative stigma associated with it, medical marijuana should be legalized nationwide due to its health benefits for those with terminal
Weed has been proven to be non-addictive although in high quantities some people could show addictive or withdraw symptoms. Although most people have been addicted to cannabis these small percent were also proven to be on other (most of the time heavier) substances as conducted by D.R. James C. Anthony (his background) (Medicine ) back in 1994.
The legalization of marijuana in multiple states has sparked a nationwide debate. Marijuana has been legalized for either medical or recreation and even for both of the reasons in some sate. believe marijuana should be legalized for recreational use in Indiana because marijuana will be controlled better, it will allow law enforcement to shift their focus to more important issues in the community, and it will stimulate the economy.
The fact that Marijuana is still illegal is mind boggling to me. The fact that Marijuana, after being proven to have numerous medical benefits, and being proven to cause little to no harm whatsoever with long term use, is still labeled as a schedule one narcotic, is even more mind boggling to me. State and federal governments spend so much money trying to get rid of marijuana. State and federal government's spend even more locking up these "drug offenders" for the most harmless crime you can commit. This is a free country right ? So why are these marijuana users not free to put whatever it is they desire into their bodies? Now, of course there are violent crimes assosciated with marijuana, however a simple solution to that would be to legalize
Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant intended for medical and recreational use. The legality of marijuana has been a passionately debated subject for decades. As of 2018, only eight states have marijuana legalized for recreational use. In addition to, there are roughly about twenty-two states that have medical marijuana broadly legalized. Such as the state of new york. Although, the legalization of marijuana will prove beneficial not only for science, people, and economics, but also for planetary properties. However, the legalization of marijuana here in New York can cause many dilemmas such as, it is a gateway drug, it is harmful to the state, and recreational use can be detrimental
Cannabis or marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in America. Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Washington D.C., and Alaska have all legalized the use of recreational cannabis along with a total of twenty two states and Washington D.C. that allow the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Iowa is currently one of the twenty eight states in the United States that prohibit any use of marijuana. Marijuana is currently a schedule I drug in Iowa, which means there is no accepted therapeutic value and there is a high risk for abuse. Four states fully support the legalization of marijuana and with the popularity of the drug growing, surely there is a case to be made for the legalization of medical and recreational use of cannabis in Iowa.
For many years legislatures have been considering legalizing marijuana because of its ability to treat a variety of medical issues.
According to TREATMENT EPISODES DATA SET (TEDS) 1992-2002, SAMHSA, 2006, Marijuana is addictive. More teens are in treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. Several teens begin using substances when they are introduced to marijuana. Marijuana is referred to as a gateway drug, and many teen users begin using because they are depressed, having family problems, or any other struggles they are experiencing in their lives. Teens begin smoking marijuana, thinking they are not going to become addicted. Truth is marijuana use by teenagers who have prior antisocial problems can quickly lead to addiction. Therefore, if you were to begin using marijuana, you should be aware that you can become addicted.