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    The use of Medical Marijuana is a widely argued and criticized issue that is at the forefront of issues affecting our community and lives in this day and age. During my search for and against the use and legalization of Marijuana, I have been able to find extensive research which either supports or opposes the belief that Medical Marijuana should be an available option for medical treatment and the recreational use of it. I have committed myself to maintain an open mind while researching both the

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    The use of medical marijuana has been around for thousands of years. There are numerous patients that we see each day that benefit from the effects of medical marijuana. Unfortunately, where I live it is hard to get ahold of the substance legally and people are forced sometimes to take to the streets and try and obtain it illegally. This is very dangerous as you are never quite sure who you are dealing with and what is in the marijuana that you buy on the streets. This topic is very controversial

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    Marijuana is a very prominent and controversial subject in society today. Although many slanderous claims have been made about cannabis in recent history, the truths are slowly starting to resurface. Unfortunately, these facts receive defamatory scrutiny due to the stereotypical view of what people see as the typical “blazer.” This bias perception of an indolent individual is the result of misinformation spread by private interests who needed cannabis illegal for their own personal gain. As an individual

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    Despite medical marijuana laws in 44 states, marijuana is still considered illegal under federal law. In the state of Wyoming any person found using or under the influences of marijuana is subject to a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 6 months imprisonment and a maximum fine of $750, or both. Federal marijuana laws are very serious, and the punishment for people found guilty is frequently very harsh. Federal law still considers marijuana very dangerous illegal a drug with no relation

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    “For me, the medical marijuana was a miracle drug, a life saver. I wish I had used it from the beginning because it was so helpful, and according to our current law, I should go to jail for it”, said Jeanette Bokland a nurse, dealing with cancer. Jeannette said she tried everything, then she got ahold of medical marijuana, and ate it because, “I do not want to smoke anything”. She is so happy she got ahold of medical marijuana, it took away my nausea, restlessness, anxiety said Jeanette Bokland

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    Medical Marijuana Have you ever heard people saying, smoking weed can kill your brain cells or smoking weed is a gate way drug? People also will say that “once you do Pot that you will need to move on to harder drugs like LSD, Heroine, and Cocaine to get the same "thrill". Sounds good, but it just isn't so” (Perkel). Over the years Marijuana (cannabis) used to be illegal and deemed as harmful to our system. In today’s society, marijuana is now legal and used for medical purposes in twenty –three

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    Government 2306 22 July 2015 Medical Marijuana Issue Medical marijuana is one of the most controversial and discussed topics that has been brought many arguments in the United States. Although medical marijuana remains illegal under the federal law, 21 states and Washington, DC allowed the use of it ("The Lesser of Two Evils: The Argument for Medical Marijuana Use in Children”, 2013). Advocates say that marijuana has medical benefits and should be

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    and epilepsy; all of these common medical ailments can have devastating effects and cause pain and discomfort to the sufferer. What they also have in common is the potential treatment of these illnesses with the use of medical marijuana, which can alleviate symptoms, bring relief, and help manage pain. The process has been simplified with a physician simply recommending medicinal marijuana, by concluding, after considering other treatment options that marijuana may benefit the patient and has become

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    Abstract: The time has come for marijuana to be legalized throughout the United States. Marijuana sales bring in millions of dollars. Medicinal marijuana has been shown to slow down or even sometimes stop the growth of lung cancer cells. In the case of marijuana, the benefits far exceed the risks. Marijuana is the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant that are smoked as a drug. It is one of the most controversial topics in the United States but it should be legalized everywhere. Some states

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    controversial and pressing issues in our country today: medical marijuana. It’s no secret that some states have already embraced the ambiguous federal laws surrounding this topic. However, when examining the pros and cons of medical marijuana it is important to distinguish fact from fiction. First, in order to discuss the logistics of this situation it is imperative to understand what medical marijuana actually is. Medical marijuana (medical cannabis) refers to the use of cannabis and constituent

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