Should Marijuana Be Legalized?

            Many citizens in the United States suffer from lifelong diseases that cause them to lose the ability to live their day-to-day lives. The United States is now faced with the problem over whether or not drugs, often stigmatized by society, should be made legal. One of these lifesaving drugs is medical marijuana. This leaves us with the troubling question: “should medical marijuana be legalized in the United States?”. Supporters of the drug have argued that it should be legalized because it is superior to other painkillers and can be beneficial to people suffering from numerous illnesses. However, those who oppose its use, argue that not enough research has been done and it may be harmful. The

The issue of Legalizing marijuana is a very controversial topic of modern times. The use of marijuana is all over the media with celebrities doing it and young people in on the craze. Marijuana is the world’s oldest illegal drug, not only that, it is also the drug that is most widely used among society today (Aanstoos, 2015). Different types of people use this drug for a variety of reasons, such as, as a way to disconnect from todays hectic world, something they are peer pressured into, or even medical reasons. My argument is against the concern of legalizing marijuana in general including medical marijuana. Before completely going all in against this drug, note that there is some relevant research, which shows Marijuana has some benefits to it. This paper will explore both points in against and in favor of legalizing marijuana to be revealed, aiming for an understanding of the issue and present a public health policy to improve and educate the public of this hot health topic.

Throughout America, the legalization of Marijuana has sparked a mark of controversy. Major states such as California and Nevada legalized Marijuana for medical purposes. Although cannabis has been linked to harmful effects in recent history, it’s true effects are slowly resurfacing with new ideas. Unfortunately, heavy criticism arises as the stereotypical view of the “pot smoker” still associates. The pot smoker was seen as an unproductive and uneducated individual in society, exposed by propaganda and assumptions created by private interests who intent to make cannabis illegal for their own benefit. With personal background of cannabis, marijuana should be legalized for all uses.

Is cannabis dangerous? This particular issue has been discussed, contemplated, and argued in several settings throughout our country’s history, but it is a particularly prominent issue in today’s society. Many individuals have their own opinions on marijuana, whether it be positive or negative, but an objective perspective is necessary to justly weigh the benefits and detriments of marijuana use and legalization. When an unbiased person analyzes the controversial topic of cannabis, he or she would realize that the substance does not plainly fall into a single category. There is ample, scientific proof that marijuana has numerous medicinal purposes, such as treating glaucoma and different seizure disorders. However, there is equivalent

Medical Marijuana (MM) is a highly contested topic in American society. There are all kinds of stereotypes and negative connotations associated with MM. Some believe that MM has no medical use. Others attribute marijuana itself to the use of harmful street narcotics which is commonly referred to as a gateway drug. It is important to understand all of the benefits of MM that have been proven as well as the unfounded arguments made against it.

Medical Marijuana, a highly controversial issue in today’s society, is at the cutting edge of both cultural and medical debate. Regardless of federal restrictions of the use of the illegal drug, about 41% of Americans have tried it at least once in their lives.(Armentano) Furthermore, medical studies have shown that while medical marijuana is both addictive and poses some risks to the immune system, there are also positive results to alternative forms of treatment. Medicinal use of this drug has been shown to reduce psychotic behavior, nausea, pain and other sicknesses.(Jack) States should legalize the use of medical marijuana to help those who suffer from a variety of alignments, many of which cannot be cured by pharmaceutical drugs.

Legalizing medical marijuana is a controversial topic that most individuals tend to shy away from, but with the passages of laws in 23 states, the conversation is becoming inevitable (ProCon.org, 2015). While proponents of medical marijuana argue that it is a safe and effective treatment for various health symptoms, opponents argue it is dangerous, addictive, and a gate way to harder drug use. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the issue, the policies surrounding the issue, the pro/con of legalizing medical marijuana, and to provide recommendations.

The chemicals in the cannabis, or marijuana plant can cause desired psychological and physical effects on the human body. However, for many years there has been an ongoing debate about the legality of the drug. In the last few years specifically, the issue has become very popular and has received a lot of attention from the media. Citizens, doctors, and politicians have many different views and opinions on whether the drug is dangerous or harmless. Marijuana comes from a natural plant and causes a euphoric “high” sensation when consumed. Doctors have proven that the psychological and physical effects of cannabis do not pose any substantially harmful threats to the human body. These effects can also be very medicinal and helpful to those

Marijuana has shown itself and its derivatives to be profoundly successful in treating a multitude of diseases, their symptoms or side effects of their treatments. Marijuana should be reclassified from Schedule 1 agent and more studies done into the other possible medical uses for this drug. Opposition to the idea of making medical marijuana legal argue that the drug is dangerous. It can’t be more dangerous than the opioids and other more dangerous drugs already available by prescription. In states where medical marijuana is legal, the statistics of drug overdose deaths have dropped as much as twenty-five percent. Patients are suffering, a possible solution to that suffering is available; let’s make medical marijuana legal.

The legalization of medical marijuana has become a nationwide issue among US citizens that is both sensitive and fierce in nature. In 1972, president Nixon declared a "war on drugs" that lead to the U.S. Congress prohibiting medicinal marijuana use in the Controlled Substances Act under the notion that it bore no medical value. Since then, citizens, physicians, and politicians alike have battled over the veracity of this avowed Act. The fact that was neglected, however, is that the cannabis plant has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries, and has been widely attested to relieving the harsh symptoms of physical ailments of users. Because of the vast amount of evidence of the benefits of marijuana use in patients, it is therefore accurately deemed as a legitimate form of medicine in the 23 US States and Washington D.C. that have legalized it since 1996.

People are afraid of the unknown, that is a fact. That is why people are so afraid of what Marijuana can do and what it is in general. Although the results of marijuana as a medicine have been seen, and they are remarkable results, people still fear of what this plant can and can’t do. Throughout this paper, there will be a highly debatable advocacy for the use of Cannabis in the medical field. Both sides of the coin will be shown, but the pro’s will outweigh the Con’s by a significant amount. Marijuana is significantly less harmful than many other prescription drugs and has the same result, if not better. It is also natural and has been proven that it is impossible to overdose on it. Medical

The debate regarding the legalization of marijuana has been controversial for decades. Advocates for the legalization of the drug have argued of the supposed benefits of consuming marijuana, such as medicinal purposes. However, the dangers of marijuana are well known by the scientific community and society. Diseases, deterioration in psychological function, vehicle accidents, and paranoia are among negative consequences. All from a product that has revealed no benefit. For most conditions for which marijuana has claimed benefits, we already have existing safe medications. Marijuana should be illegal because it unhealthy for relationships, it’s opposes dangers for public safety, and lack of medical evidence.

Beginning in 1990s, the famous plant known as cannabis has increased its popularity among adults and teenagers, while still being both researched and labeled by the Controlled Substances Act in 1970 as a highly addictive drug with no known medical use. Yet, marijuana has gained popularity among U.S. citizens and calls for legalizing it has finally come. However, no one seems to be terrified from the consequences of using pot. They label it as “harmless plant” with great use for patients. Therefore, we debunk those claims and side with the non-legalization side, for the good of this country’s future generations.

For quite a long time there has been debate surrounding the issue of whether medical marijuana ought to be legally sanctioned as a medicinal treatment. Medical marijuana involves the use of cannabis and its constituent’s cannabinoids in order to treat a disease or its symptoms (National Institute on Drug Abuse 2015). Numerous studies led declare the drug a miracle treatment for a variety of medical issues. These studies, however, are limited and effectively challenged by different studies that exhibit the health risks marijuana can have on the human body. Additionally, independent of upcoming scientific evidence, ethical and economic implications of legalising marijuana likewise should be evaluated before determining its widespread use.

The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has long been at the centre of much controversy. Some studies have shown results that the benefits of using marijuana for medicinal reasons far outweigh the negative health matters that may be associated with its use, and therefore should be an accepted method of treatment for some patients who are suffering with illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, cancer, AIDS, and eating disorders (Okie, 2005). Still, other studies have proven that there is not enough scientific evidence on the drug, there for it should not be legalized for the use of medication (Hutchings, 2002). Currently the issue is moving forward, although not without controversy, but it is unclear when a clear decision will be made.