the last 5 years, and is a major topic all over the United States is marijuana legalization. It has always been used, but only in private or small groups. Marijuana which has been frowned upon for a long time, and users are labeled as “burnouts” and “losers” who are failures in the world. The world is changing its view on marijuana though. In the United States 27 states and D.C. have legalized marijuana
Introduction The possession, use, cultivation, transportation, and sale of marijuana are illegal under the federal law in the United States. However, the federal government announced that states are allowed to pass a law to legalize marijuana for medical and recreational use, provided that they develop a system to regulate the activities. Under the Controlled Substances Act, passed in 1970, Marijuana is classified as a substance of schedule 1, the highest listing under the legislation. The classification
Marijuana is seen and used as a psychoactive, recreational drug, which means that it is a mind-altering drug. This drug is no more harmful than alcohol which is a regulated, legal substance. Marijuana’s potential risks do not justify such strict punishments for its use and possession. Evidence from many sources shows that marijuana should be legalized and regulated because it has so many benefits that are not useful right now due to it being illegal. Many reasons that marijuana should be legalized
Marijuana is the most widely used prohibited substance in America. Due to the increasing public view and acceptance of marijuana use recreationally and ineffectiveness of the current regulations in America, the issue surrounding legalizing this prohibited drug has received substantial public and political attention in recent years. Tax revenue could increase through taxation levied on marijuana products with its legalization and the Government could also save tax payer dollars currently being spent
Legalization of Marijuana What is “marijuana”? Marijuana is one of the most popular illegal drugs in the United States, and even worldwide (CBS News). The psychoactive drug is derived from the leaves, stems, and seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant; it can be either smoked, inhaled through vapor, brewed, or eaten. The main ingredient in the hallucinogen is delta-9-tetrahydro-cannabinol, also known as THC, which, along with other cannabinoids, alters and disrupts normal brain functions, including memory
Legalization keeps progressing in advance, but because of many years of government obstructions on research, there is nearly not enough known about the dangers of marijuana, or the benefits. Marijuana in the United States is classified as a Schedule 1 substance, which is defined for substances that have significant risks, such as addiction, but, in theory, have no medical benefits, making it difficult to obtain medical marijuana to do clinical trials (Doctor's Case for Medical Marijuana 14). With
Cannabis-focused media has recently been on the rise as a result of its recent legalization in several States in the United States. The legalization has attributed to the creation of a high demand for cannabis related news. The primary characteristics that have been linked to marijuana making the headlines of the news is its ability to generate revenue for the States and the media that is set to handle all the marijuana advertisements. The promise to help the media recover from its loss of revenue
Legalization of Marijuana Several topics in modern day society cause controversy, but one topic that out ranks them all is the legalization of marijuana. The main argument is whether not marijuana should be treated the same as already legalized drugs, such as tobacco and alcohol. Many Americans use marijuana illegally; the people using the drug range from the age of teens to even adults in their eighties. Marijuana is considered by most, especially in legal terms, as a dangerous drug. Although
society has been taught that marijuana is “a bad drug”. Is society just letting their great grandparent’s discrimination ruin the bright future of marijuana? Research has shown numerous medical uses that have saved lives or aided in treatment of common diseases. Marijuana has never had any known overdoses or negative health effects by adult users. Marijuana has the possibility to generate millions in revenue, primarily at the state level if legalized and taxed. Legalization would have a great impact
Marijuana is the cause of much commotion and debating, as the question of legalization becomes more of an issue. Drugs are a major influential force in countries all over the world today. Legalization is an option that has not had a chance, but really should be given one. Although many people feel that legalizing marijuana would increase the amount of drug use, legalization would benefit for the following reasons: 1)reduction of money spent on law enforcement 2)increase in the countries revenue 3)lessen