The Pros And Cons Of Marijuana

The question of whether or not marijuana should be legalized for recreational and medicinal use has been a three decade long conversation. There are many pros and cons to legalizing marijuana. There are many different ideas about the effects of marijuana, but as with any drug answers are going to vary depending on the person you survey. Age, health, and mental stability are all factors to consider how a drug can positively or negatively affect you, and marijuana is no different. To be legal or not to be legal is the million dollar question up for debate.

The uses of marijuana amongst teenagers has increased over the years making it the most accessible drug in America as well as one the most beneficial due to its medical uses. According to the article of Marijuana Use Among Youths Is a Serious Problem, written by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) (2004), stated that the uses of marijuana has impacted the youth in many ways due to the unknown factors of marijuana such as admittance to treatment facilities, and being admitted into emergency rooms. The CASA took the con side of the argument dealing with the issues of marijuana use with teenagers. The second article Marijuana Should Be

There have been many arguments that have been raised against marijuana whether it has to do with recreational marijuana, medical marijuana and in any other ways. Most arguments against marijuana are centered on the use of the drug for pleasure and imagination. Is it morally permissible to use marijuana, does it cause violence, is it a gateway drug, is it addictive, should using marijuana be regulated by law and what regulations should there be, should it be fully legalized and regulated, should it be decriminalized are questions that are usually asked when it comes to recreational marijuana. Providing answers and solutions to this dilemma is not as easy as pointing the wrongness of crimes such as rape or murder. Therefore, the debate on marijuana cannot be held on similar platforms as those crimes and it needs a philosophic analysis to identity the moral rightness, wrongness or the neutrality of the use of recreational marijuana. In this paper, I will argue that there is pros and cons to recreational marijuana and why there are pros and cons to it.

Although it is a highly common defense that marijuana is not addictive, it in fact is. Many regular smokers find themselves ridden with very similar withdrawal symptoms of a tobacco addict (Marijuana Addiction Symptoms and Effects). Around 9% of people who use find themselves dependent on marijuana (Is Marijuana Addictive?). That may not seem like much, but that is almost 1 in every 10 people hooked on a drug that is supposedly “non-addictive.” Legalizing a drug that causes disorientation, paranoia, depression, anxiety, dizziness, and a slowed reaction time is not safe, not to mention the fact that it is a gateway drug, often leading users to use even more damaging and dangerous drugs (Is Marijuana Addictive?). With the legalization of a drug like marijuana comes increased use and abuse of the drug. Marijuana is unsafe medically for the individual using and for the people around them when the user is under the influence, it will cost the government money and time and it will cost employers tons. Legalizing marijuana would be a huge mistake by our country.

Before 1937, marijuana was freely bought, sold, grown, and smoked in the United States. Since that time, all of these activities have been illegal, but many groups and individuals have fought to decriminalize marijuana. The congressional decision to classify marijuana as a Schedule I drug in 1970 has made the legalization campaign more difficult, since it officially established marijuana as a dangerous, addictive drug with no medicinal benefits.

Legalizing marijuana has always been an interesting topic for many people to dispute about. Some people say it is good, while others say it is bad. No matter what topic you speak about, it has its pros and cons. For example, marijuana can be used in great ways if legalized. Through money given from dispensaries to the crime rate lowered because of the ability to acquire marijuana in legal ways. Some bad examples are that it can be a gateway drug and can cause one to want a “better high” to people thinking it affects people's lives. Legalizing marijuana (medical and recreational) will help the United States with money, crime, and other numerous ways.

The use of marijuana is quite a controversial topic. Some people believe the use can be helpful, to society, while others greatly disagree. Three of the popular marijuana uses, which are smoking, eating, and vaping, are a great representation of this dispute.

One of the primary focuses of Americas war on drugs is the controversial drug, marijuana. Marijuana also called cannabis, pot, mary jane, weed comes from the dying and shedding of the leaves seeds , flower and stem of cannabis sativa also known as the hemp plant. Cannabis has been used for over 10000 years and it still remains one of the widely sought illicit drug. An estimated 2.4 million people try it and approximately 25 million people use Marijuana making it in the most successful cash crop in the United State of America. This plant is known to be a drug that gives users a “high” and is illegal in almost every location of the world. . Although many slanderous claims have been made about cannabis in recent history,

Pro: The pro side of having marijuana is that it relieve pain, reduce vomiting and nausea, muscles spams, and prevent growth of blood vessels that supplies tumors. Marijuana is also a lot cheaper and it’ also less harmful than, any other toxic drug. Marijuana has a chemical called cannabinoid that can cause some good physical effects on one’s body. One of the positive effects it can has on your body is that it can inhibit tumor growth by causing cell death, blocking the development of blood vessels by tumor growth. This good of patients who are dealing with cancer. It can also can increase the appetite of cancer and AIDS patients too. The Delta-9- THC can help increase weight gain and appetite. I personally know this to be true, because my

Marijuana is derived from the dried flower clusters of a stain of hemp pant called cannabis sativa. So, people ingest to induce euphoria, also to treat the certain medical problems. Use of marijuana is termed is prohibited under federal law, but certain jurisdictions allow regulated use for medical purposes. The legalization of marijuana is considered as a controversial matter prevailing throughout the world. Before, in most ancient cultures did not grow the plant to get high, but as an herbal remedy. The hemp plants of marijuana have low levels of tetrahydrocannabinol, the substance accountable for hallucinatory effect. In addition, there is movement to legalize marijuana by supporters for years and able to create momentum across the country. Therefore, Alaska and Oregon has been legally approved to use for any use, however in many states marijuana is allowed for medical use. As the legalization of marijuana can cause crimes, injury, and increase addicted number. However, I strongly believe that marijuana should be legalized as most of the public supports its legalization and it brings billions of dollars in tax revenue and has medicinal values. As, people have been using the marijuana in any manner, and scientifically there is no proven harm to body by it.

“According to the United Nations, 158.8 million people around the world use marijuana—more than 3.8% of the planet’s population” (Free The Truth). With the number of marijuana users around the world being so high you would think that it would be treated as if it were cigarettes or alcohol— only appropriate to purchase and consume at a restricted age limit. Many states have already passed the law for medical uses only, and a few such as Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington have recently passed it in 2012 for recreational use, and Arizona may be next (Recreational). Voting against proposition 205 will benefit Arizona, because of its negative impact on children,

Controlled Substances Act considered marijuana as a “Schedule One Drug “. This term is given to drugs that have a very high risk potential for abuse with no medical value. However the FDA, which is the Food and Drug Administration is the organization that regulates all parts of drugs such as hallucinogens and opiates. From the FDA’s perspective, drugs are “articles intended for use of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or disease of any kind” (Cohen 3). To a great degree, the policies of drugs in America have become very irrational based on the fear of what could happen consuming the drug inappropriately, rather than the evidence to back it up. In theory, anything that is considered a drug, whether it is a prescription, or alcohol can be abused if taken in high dosages. Medical marijuana is available in several different forms. Marijuana can either be smoked, vaporized or ingested in a pill form. For example, cancer patients that had to undergo chemotherapy and radiation experienced an opening in their appetite because of the THC, which is considered the primary psychoactive cannabinoid in marijuana. Patients that have been diagnosed with ADHD and ADD, have given great testimonies that it has given patients a sense of contentment. Because of the stigma attached to marijuana usage many sick patients are afraid to consume marijuana to treat their ailments. The opposing side argues why legalization of marijuana is considered a pain killer and not a life saver. Patients have testified against the great benefits they have received from the usage of medical marijuana, so why not allow them to use it? According to the 2016 study, it shows that various medical marijuana patients are open with their families in regards of their usage with marijuana. It was found that 84.1 percent of the respondent either somewhat agreed or strongly agreed that they were open with their family members about their marijuana usage. Considering the efficacy of any kind of medical treatment, it is imperative to listen to the patient first and foremost. A 2013 study in New England Journal of Medicine found that nearly eight out of ten doctors approved the use of medical marijuana. However, a wide- ranging survey in the state of California

Starting with California in 1996, twenty one states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical cannabis. Medical Marijuana users are recommended by a doctor to treat symptoms of illness and other conditions. The two main cannabinoids that can be useful as medicine from the marijuana plant are THC and CBD. THC is used to increase one’s appetite and reduce nausea while CBD is useful in reducing pain and inflammation. CBD also helps control epileptic seizures that are appearing in someone's life. Americans should be against issues of legalized marijuana because clinical data suggests concerns of medically used cannabis, the environmental and electric grid drains could be huge, and studies have proven marijuana will lower users quality

Cannabis is becoming increasingly widespread and increasingly common in modern-day society for both recreational use and for medication. The article by Craig Reinarman, ‘Criminalisation, legalisation and the mixed blessing of medicalisation in the USA’ generates many controversial issues of cannabis.

Should Marijuana be Legalized? Over half of Americans answer ‘’Yes.’’ Marijuana is greatly frowned upon, not just in America, but all across the globe. But these laws against Marijuana are up for debate in several countries. Especially in the United States. There are sixteen states in this country that allow medical usage of Marijuana.