Summary Of Legalizing Marijuana

Marijuana is one of the most discussed and controversial topics in the U.S today. Many say that it has medicinal benefits and should be made legal. While many say that it has a “high potential for abuse” (Medical) and should remain illegal. Among the arguments, proponents for medical marijuana have presented a stronger argument for legalization through their use of research and evidence.

When most people hear the word “prohibition” it brings forth images of speakeasies, bootleggers, and rum-runners of the American alcohol prohibition of the early 1900s. Most people are unaware that there is a different type of prohibition happening in America right now with recreational use of marijuana. While there are differences between the two prohibitions, there are also a few similarities. Citizens should vote to legalize retail marijuana because states could use the revenue on taxes for beneficial public programs, marijuana would be better regulated, and legalization could help take down the marijuana smuggling business.

Legalizing marijuana is a concept that can potentially benefit the public as well as the local economies. There has been a nationwide debate on whether marijuana should be legalized or not. The major consensus is that marijuana is not only bad for one’s health, but it is also dangerous to the community. These allegations are not true. Marijuana actually has health benefits that most people overlook. The following essay will address these health benefits in an attempt to present this concept in a way that the audience can better understand how legalizing marijuana can beneficial to an individual health, how it can give an increase to the economy.

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

Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal substance in United States and in many other countries; this is a statement that seems to be in each article that is written about the legalization of marijuana. This is a subject that has been up for debate for quite a few years now. There are many people who support the legalization of this drug and are strongly convinced that marijuana is not a drug in which one should be punished for, but rather a drug that should not be frowned upon and seen as a way to help our nation economically and medically. On the other end, there are also many people who support the criminalization of marijuana and believe it is a drug that should remain illegal

Legalizing the use of marijuana has been an ongoing debate since it was first classified as a narcotic in the Narcotic Act in 1970 (Napchan et al, 2011). Once defined as a narcotic, cannabis was made unattainable through a pharmacist, or through prescription by a physician (Napchan et al, 2011). Cannabis, also known as “marijuana”, refers to any preparation of the cannabis plant, most of which are intended for use as a psychoactive substance (Napchan et al, 2011). Marijuana has many benefits in Canada if legalization were to occur. Canada’s economy would benefit greatly from the legalization of marijuana by boosting taxation dollars, as well as creating jobs for many Canadians. Not only would the economy benefit, but communities would benefit

The main concern in this video is about the current process of legalizing marijuana and when and if there should be a legal wall between recreational or medicinal use. In the video they begin by showing the reactional aspect of marijuana they show us the different types of dispensaries, edibles and the different forms that marijuana can be consumed. However in the medicinal portion of the video they explain how growing companies can only be licensed with one they can either choose medicinal or recreational this of course is becoming very controversial due to the fact that many company’s move over to recreational due to the fact that it makes more money which also becomes a problem since most people try

In the article, “The Rise of Legal Marijuana in America”, by the Week.com, studies have shown that marijuana and other legal drugs are having a great impact on society. In most cases, marijuana is causing people to be jailed and to be driving under the influence. Children are accidentally ingesting marijuana, and they have to be hospitalized because of this terrible drug. Many people may argue the legalization of marijuana has given people jobs, and the government has received more money which could go towards school and public places. Yes, this is true, but people can find many more safe and healthy ways to benefit their community.

The article, "Current approach to marijuana undermines public health” showcases the potential issues dealing with marijuana and the concern of the public health over the lack regulation of marijuana. I argue with the writer’s stance due the growing concern of the patient’s safety and the need of regulation in order to fully understand the medical benefits. Unfortunately, there exist a line of uncertainty when voters recently allowed for the approval of medicinal marijuana, leading with a schism with the physician and patient. The system currently in place creates an unstable environment regarding the overall health of the patient due to the lack of strict regulations and taxing upon the growing industry. The lack of regulations only stacks

These days the legalization of marijuana has been heatedly debated on this planet, especially in Canada. Production of Marijuana for Own Medical Purposes and Production by a Designated Person has been completely allowed by Canadian federal government since 2016, but some people have not been satisfied by that. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced the bill to legalize cannabis for recreational use, which the Trudeau ambitiously promised during his campaign, and Trudeau’s government announced that hopefully the detailed regulations and taxations of normalization of cannabis will be released before 2018. Even though, in an August poll, more than 66% of almost 1,800 respondents across the country supported either complete legalization or decriminalization

Mr. James Franklin is the director of the organization called, Make Pot Legal Now and believes that Nancy Harrison, the governor of Midland is opposed to the legalization of marijuana and he claims that marijuana has many benefits if it is legalized. Also, local businesses could possibly sell marijuana, but will follow the rules of the law. Also, the marijuana transactions in West Bend, Colorado are very successful and crime rates have decreased. For instance, Mr. Franklin claims that there will be many economic benefits and people will not have to spend their tax money on arrests or being charged if marijuana was legal. Mr. Franklin is implying that Midland could be a safer and better place for the people living there.

The main point of “Marijuana in America ” was to provide a glimpse into the state of Colorado, that is slowly changing society's views by its legalization of marijuana. The video informs us about the mass production, various consumable forms of marijuana, stigma in society, dangers, government interest and the message it gives to minors. For me this topic has always been debatable from both perspectives. According to the text, “cannabinoid receptors located throughout the brain indicating that the CNS contains natural brain compounds similar to THC that play a role in numerous physiological process including appetite, memory and pain. These receptors react to cannabis, triggering similar effects” (Abadinsky, 2014:111). There is no indication

The Article is titled “When booze was banned but pot was not: what can today’s anti prohibitionists learn from their predecessors?” It is a online article written by Jacob Sullum, the nationally syndicated columnist and the author of Saying Yes: In Defense of Drug Use. The purpose of the article is to show how the outlaw of booze is like the illegalization of marijuana today. It shows the potheads of today that anti prohibitionists got it done and they can too. The intended audience are people who are interested in today's marijuana policies and whether or not it will be legalized. The article is effective in its argument and seems to be very credible given its citations and examples of evidence.

LeAnne, great post! I am particularly drawn to the focus of the shift of healthcare. There are many issues which seem to be coming to the forefront, especially gay rights, marijuana legalization, and woman. In concerns to the gay plight, healthcare may shift to accommodate the needs of Trans gendered individuals. As it stands, transitional costs are not covered by a majority of insurances. This is leading to street hormones, enhancements, and surgeries. This puts many lives in danger and has the potential to destroy their quality of life.

Marijuana, also known as cannabis or pot, has a long history of use. Most ancient cultures didn’t grow the plant to get high, but they used it as herbal medicine, starting in Asia around 500 BC. The history of cannabis cultivation in America is dated back to the early colonists, who grew hemp for textiles and rope. Political and racial factors in the 20th century led to the criminalization of marijuana in the United States, though its legal status is changing in many places. The cannabis or hemp plant originally started in Central Asia before people introduced the plant into Africa, Europe, and eventually the Americas. Hemp fiber was used to make clothing, paper, sails and rope, and its seeds were used as food. Early colonies were required