Since the 1970’s, marijuana has been an extremely controversial drug. While some argue that it does not harm to your body, and can do good in the world, others classify it as a “gateway” drug. As the number states in the U.S. legalize the drug increases, 26 to be exact, the debate is only getting more heated. Also known as weed, cannabis, dope, etc., marijuana has been scientifically proven to do good in the medical world, be safer than alcohol and tobacco, and increase a growth in our economy. Although marijuana is highly hated among the older generations, it has proven to cure number of problems in the medical field. For instance, The New York Times lists, epilepsy, nauseas from chemotherapy, and pain from AIDS as afflictions that weed as shown to alleviate. Furthermore, Glaucoma, Crohn’s Disease, and muscle spasms from osteoporosis can be healed from the cannabis plant. As early as 2700 B.C., doctors used marijuana as a treatment for gout, digestive disorders, rheumatism, insomnia, and even poor memory. …show more content…
In 2014, after Colorado legalized marijuana. They pulled $25 million pot-related tax revenue. According to an analysis by NerdWallet, if all 50 states legalized marijuana today, the country would gain over $3 billion in tax revenue. Also, $8.7 billion a year is spent on enforcing laws against weed, think of what else we could be spending that kind of money on. Furthermore. Cannabis has a ability to clean toxins underground, making soil much healthier for farming, thus creating more jobs. The fiber that comes from the plant can be used to make paper products, eliminating our need to chop down trees. In addition, it can also be substituted for cotton in the production of textile. Cotton requires a large amount of pesticide to grow. Using cannabi instead will significantly reduce the usage of harmful chemicals. So not only will marijuana help our economy, it will be better for our environment,
Healthcare can’t be spelled without T.H.C! For those who don’t know, THC is one of the main chemicals in medical marijuana. Marijuana, when used medically, can reduce anxiety, depression, and nausea, as well as many other uses. It helps strengthen the economy. Addiction is a huge worry, but marijuana used to get people off of crack and meth, so how addictive can it really be? With medical marijuana, the sky's the limit. Medical marijuana has tons of potential in the world of meds, it can get tons of money through taxes, and isn’t as addictive as people believe.
Too often Americans today turn to prescription pills as a cure for the occasional headache to chronic pain, looking for immediate results while overlooking the long list of side effects. What if there was a safer, non-toxic alternative to the standard pharmaceuticals? We should be offered other types of treatment, the option of using medical cannabis. As a result, it can improve a patient's quality of life, and indirectly help to promote positive responses to treatment. While many say the drug has a “high potential for abuse” and should remain illegal, advocate’s present a stronger argument for legalization through the use of evidence and research. Medical marijuana must be legalized for its medicinal properties, its implications to our legal
I write to you to deferentially ask for that you support the Legitimate use of Medicinal Marijuana Act, bill number H.R. 2373. This will give authorization to licensed specialists to endorse marijuana as a treatment choice to their severely ill patients. This decision can and will saves a lot of lives, especially our babies and elderly.
“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. Our nation estimates 2,434,192 medical marijuana smokers; (Number of Legal) like Jeanette medical marijuana does help some patients dealing with cancer. It did not get her “high” it made her feel halfway normal. Jeanette was helped tremendously by
There are many things that have been debated on for years and the people still haven’t come close to a decision. Among these topics is the legalization of marijuana. Marijuana also referred to as cannabis has become this big controversy topic dividing the nation into two. One side is all for the legalization of marijuana, others are very against it. I for one am all for the legalization of marijuana because it can be used to better one’s medical and mental state.
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is referred to as many different names by people from different parts of the world. It is used for both medical and recreational purposes. Smoking marijuana, eating it within foods, vaporizing it, and using it as an extract are some of the ways individuals consumed it. Some people use Marijuana because of the physical and mental effects it has on the physical body. After consuming marijuana, a person experiences feelings like heightened mood, increase in appetite, change in opinion, and euphoria. When smoked, the impact is often experienced after a few minutes, but when cooked or eaten one can take thirty to sixty minutes to experience any effect. Marijuana has a short-term and a long-term impact on
On seeing the banner the principal crossed the street, grabbed the banner and crumpled it up, and suspended the student for 10 days because she interpreted it as appearing to advocate illegal drug use in the form of smoking marijuana. The student unsuccessfully challenged his suspension by requesting a declaratory judgement that the principal violated his First Amendment right to free speech, an injunction to remove the entry of the 10 day suspension he received from his school record, damages awarded against the principal and board and other relief
Marijuana has been used around the world for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of ailments. Chinese emperor Shen Nung was the first to record marijuana as a medical drug in 2737 B.C. He documented the drug’s effectiveness in treating the pains associated with rheumatism and gout. The legalization of medical marijuana has long been debated within American society and Government. Marijuana was a legal source for medicines in the U.S. until the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, which federally prohibited marijuana. Prior to the enactment of the Marijuana Tax Act, there were at least twenty-seven legal medicines that contained marijuana available in the U.S. In 1970, The Controlled Substances Act placed marijuana into a
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If I hadn’t gotten involved with an older group of people maybe I wouldn't have tried smoking marijuana, if I hadn’t tired marijuana maybe I wouldn’t have started skipping school, If I hadn't started skipping school maybe my grades wouldn't have dropped, if my grades wouldn't have dropped more than likely my parents would have not been at my school talking to the school counselor on that December day of 2010, and maybe, just maybe if I would have just listened to my dad when he asked for the keys to my car it wouldn't have lead to the brutal argument and assault towards my dad in my high school parking lot that ultimately lead to my arrest and my parents finding out about me smoking
With the proper use , Marijuana can have several benefits, as an alternative medicine to prescriptions. Marijuana has been thought of as a harmful plant that can hurt people's lives and is imagined to be nothing more than another problem in today’s society. However, based on its enlargement value and medical benefits, cannabis has proven to exceed its negatives with several other positives.The history of marijuana goes all the way back to 2700 BC., usually used for pleasure, ceremonies, and medicine.
Growing up, everyone is told that, “doing drugs is bad for you” over and over again. Now as an adolescent you don’t really understand the reasoning behind it, but regardless our first instant is to listen to our authority figure. As I got older, no matter how many times of being told not to use drugs, I realized that people would still use drugs. Marijuana which is the most widely used drug and stirs up constant debate everywhere around the world today. Marijuana is one of several products of the cannabis sativa, or common hemp plant, grown abundantly through the world. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S. In 2014, approximately 22.2 million people in the country reported using marijuana over the course of a month. Why is it that all across the world, this drug is illegal? Do the risks that come from marijuana use outweigh the benefits, or is it the other way around? We know that many of these compounds act on various organs and systems in the body, but we don’t know what effects most of them have, either acutely, or after prolonged use.
Marijuana Legalization has many positives which can help society. New jobs are created and income can increase. “In 2015, the legal marijuana industry in Colorado created more than 18,000 new full-time jobs and generated $2.4 billion in economic activity, “ ( Article Washington Post). New Jobs
More than forty percent of the U.S. population which is about 107 million Americans have tried marijuana or also known has cannabis. The issue of legalizing Marijuana goes back to the early 1900’s. In 1937 the Marijuana Tax Act federally prohibited marijuana. In recent years, marijuana has been a heated subject in America for a long time since Colorado voted on legalizing Marijuana on November 6, 2012. While some individual’s discover that marijuana can help with medical issues, and also help with taxes legalizing marijuana can lead up to serious addictions, and cause physical and mental problems, therefore; Mississippi should not legalize the drug. Shockingly more population believe that marijuana should continue to stay illegal while the
The legalization of marijuana has brought up many controversial point of views about this subject. Indeed, some believe it should be used for recreational purposes, while others believe that it should only be allowed for medicinal use, or not at all. Although it is true that people are allowed to do what they want, this shouldn’t apply to all cases in today’s society. Indeed, according to the NY Times, since the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, there has been an increase in problems with law enforcement, and emergency room doctors. The use of marijuana does not only have effects on oneself, but also on their surroundings. As a result, the use of marijuana should only be allowed for medical treatment cases, and should not be legalized.