Before I can tell you about the recent news about Marijuana, and its huge debacle in the United States today. First let me give you the history of this infamous plant. According to a Frontline article about the history of marijuana in the United States, it was introduced to the United States as far back as the 1600’s. American production of hemp was encouraged by the government in the 17th century for the use of rope, sails, and clothing. It wasn’t something that was known to be used as recreational until the early 1900’s, when Mexican immigrants introduced its alternate uses. The Great Depression of the 1930’s hit and that’s when the fear of marijuana set in because of massive unemployment, it increased public resentment and fear of Mexican immigrants, escalating public and governmental concern about the problem of marijuana. This caused a wave of research to be completed, which linked the use of marijuana with violence, crime and other socially deviant behaviors, primarily committed by "racially inferior" or underclass communities. By 1931, 29 states had outlawed marijuana. Fast forward to 2017, 86 years since it was first introduced as the root of all things evil, it is now filling, and flying off the shelves of several states. In the article from USA Today, marijuana is available for medicinal uses in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Of those states, Washington and Colorado have legalized marijuana for recreational use. Colorado's first retail marijuana stores
For years there have been debates on weather or not marijuana should be legalized. Now the controversial issue we face is the legalization of medical marijuana. Currently several states such as California and most recently Michigan has legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes. Many people believe that this drug should be legalized for medical use, and others disagree. Either way you look at this situation people are going to continuing smoking marijuana if it’s legal or not. Keeping marijuana illegal is expensive and should be legalized for the citizens of Ohio who require it for its medicinal use.
In the United States, we have enacted numerous bans and restrictions against certain drugs and substances with the purpose of protecting the general public from their negative effects. On this list of illegal drugs are harmful and addictive substances such as cocaine, methamphetamines, and heroin. A substance called cannabis, also known as marijuana, is also on this list. As of now, it is illegal to buy, sell, possess, or use marijuana in any shape or form in the state of Louisiana. However, due to the advancement of technology and of human perspective and innovation, it has come to light that marijuana could actually be of benefit to our society through its medicinal uses in treating a range of conditions and diseases as well as its possible social benefits in helping individuals stray from heavier drugs by acting as a substitute. Now that the wheels of time are turning and that medical marijuana is becoming a budding industry, the question remains: should marijuana be legal all across the United States of America? With the benefits it could bring with its medical, social, and economic uses, marijuana could be a profitable asset to our society if it were to be legalized, and I believe that we should strive for that outcome.
Natural supplements are widely used throughout the world and are recommended by holistic doctors for patients who do not want chemically made medication and alternate treatments. Although natural supplements are better for the human body, cannabis is a product that is not seen as positive example of natural supplements. Cannabis is a plant that has many strains and can be used to treat different medical issues. Even though most sport organization have cannabis on a list of banned performance enhancing drugs it should not be banned; because it does not truly give a competitive advantage to an athlete, it can be used for pain medication and long term health problems that may be caused from over usage of this drug should not be the concern of sport organizations, but a personal decision made by each athlete. Unfortunately, cannabis does have negative side effects such as a change in the state of mind, killing brain cells, and societies’ negative perspective on cannabis.
Morgan Freeman, a well known actor who has played the voice of God not once but twice, supports the legalization of marijuana not only for both its recreational and medical uses. Many people are having problems with this idea because they think that we, as a people, are going to send the wrong message to our young people. In my own opinion I believe that recreational marijuana should be used as it has many uses such as helping the economy, providing jobs, opening a person’s mind, helping with depression and stress, as well as unlocking creativity.
Marijuana has been around for a long time and its use has become wide spread in America. So much so, that an underground culture and economy have formed around it like a protective shroud. For most people, a supply of marijuana is only a phone call away (ICSDP.) Yet it has been illegal to possess, use, grow, or distribute since the thirties. Despite the possibility of becoming addicted to marijuana, many use it recreationally, while others rely on the medicinal effects of marijuana to alleviate a variety of diseases. Thirteen states have enacted medical marijuana laws and programs despite federal prohibition policies against the use of marijuana. Twelve more states are in the process of following this trend and if they are successful in
The debate for years \that has divided the question is weather not any good. Many states have legalized medicinal marijuana. The states that have legalized has it helped or has come from its use. What is the purpose? What should the guidelines be? The Medical board and the Government have hopes that in legalizing it, medical marijuana will help those with diseases to be able to cope much easier. However, the determination of which ones that should be allowed to have the okay to be able to use it. Even though some people may argue against medicinal marijuana use and legalization, there are too many reasons why it should be.
All of America should be concerned about this situation because it effects the economy of agriculture and medical industries. The production of hemp could be an alternative and more sustainable way than our current method of deforestation. Medical marijuana may be a safer and better alternative to some of the drugs on the market today. The audience for this paper will be for people who want to stand-up for themselves and not to just believe what people say not even myself but to go out and find out for themselves the effects these plants can have for our country, economy, and our planet as a whole. Voters, protestors, and anybody in politics need to read the important information to
To be used to treat various illness and diseases. There are many ways that medical marijuana has been effective in treating symptoms. Once prescribed it can be easy to obtain for the user. Already 23 out of the 50 states have already legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes. Medical Marijuana is available in varies different forms such as vaporized, smoked, drinking, ingested in a pill form or edible version can be added in foods. For example cookies, brownies, chocolate bars, and other snacks.
Medical marijuana is very a big and controversial issue in today's society, currently the community is divided on the issue. Questions are always being thrown around such as "how does marijuana affect the body?" and "what good does’ marijuana do for a person?" Researchers have tried to answer these questions with multiple studies and they have shown some of the positives of medical marijuana. If something is able to help someone who is in dire need why not use it on those people to find a better solution for them. I myself am on the supportive side of the issue of medical marijuana. I don't think it should be legal to just anyone though I believe there should be a legal age law, a driving while under the influence, and a public intoxication law in effect for medical marijuana to be legal.
There are so many deviant illegal drugs out there, but one has really road the social acceptance roller coaster. Marijuana, a slow up and coming social norm, has been a topic for debate for the past century. In 1914 the Harrison Act passed which allowed selling and using of opiates, cocaine, and marijuana without a prescription. Over the past years many states and areas are starting to understand the acceptance of cannabis becoming a similar social activity similar to alcohol. Yet, many still associate marijuana as a gateway drugs and want to prevent the youth of the nation in becoming another era full of drug abuse. Marijuana has always been on the fences between deviant and non-deviant, but is becoming a more acceptable
Legal marijuana has been in debate for decades. Whether it be for medical purposes or recreational purposes. I’m going to be going over the medical benefits in this argument. Take this hypothetical situation to mind. There are 2 girls sitting in line for a roller coaster ride. Both were very prone to epilepsy seizures in the past. In both cases when they are sitting in line they start having an episode. In one case the girl’s mom is able to pull out a THC pen because there in a legal state and give her a dose. She calms down and the family is able to spend the rest of the day having fun at the amusement park. In the other case, they are in a state where medical marijuana is still illegal. When she has her episode, the mom has to go get medical attention. They end up being rushed to the hospital and instead of spending the day at the park, they are spending it in the hospital. Marijuana has had little research done on it due to law issues; However, with new states becoming legal, the full medical potential in marijuana will soon be known.
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 legal, while opponents believe that it has a “high potential for abuse” (Medical) and should remain illegal. Among all of the arguments, proponents have represented a strong
When people hear the word marijuana, they often think of a gateway drug. Marijuana has been one of the top misunderstood “drug” there have been and will probably remain on being a misunderstood “drug”. Should marijuana be legalized? This has been a controversial question for a long time now. Marijuana should be legalized. Not only is marijuana beneficial to many people but it can even have an impact in our future. Marijuana should be legalized because it can help bring more money to the country, it is beneficial in the medical industry, and it is safer to use than other legal drugs.
If your loved one was dying of a chronic disease, and the only way to obtain relieve is through medicinal marijuana. Would you not want marijuana to be legal? How will you cope if your loved one died simply because marijuana use is against the law? Marijuana should be legalized in every state because it provides many benefits for people who are terminally ill, it reduces crime rates in cities, and eliminates the power of drug dealers who are making massive amount of money.
Medical cannabis, or medical marijuana, is cannabis and cannabinoids that are counseled by doctors for his or her patients. the employment of cannabis as a drugs has not been strictly tested attributable to production restrictions and other governmental rules. restricted proof suggests cannabis can: scale back nausea and vomiting throughout therapy, improve appetite in folks with HIV/AIDS, and scale back chronic pain and muscle spasms.