Essay on The Fight to Legalize 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.

Medical marijuana has been one of the most controversial topics in politics for years regardings its legalization and any possible benefits. Marijuana is commonly referred to as the “gateway drug” and has been thought to be what causes the downfall of our youth in today’s society. This has caused Marijuana to earn a bad reputation due to the immense surrounding propaganda and bias opinions. Cannabis is the scientific name of the plant which is absolutely natural and free of chemicals, but the psychoactive components in the plant has been proven to be of medical use. If medical marijuana is prescribed correctly it has the potential to help thousands of patients due to the variety of benefits it can medically provide. Medical Marijuana should

Marijuana should be legalized because it is beneficial for a person’s mental and emotional health. Marijuana is beneficial for a person’s mental and emotional health because it helps decrease anxiety, relieve stress and it provides a mental break from pain for those who are suffering physically. Firstly, marijuana is beneficial to one’s mental and emotional health because it helps decrease anxiety. Anxiety affects 12% of Canadians in any given year according to anxietycanada.ca. This anxiety has been proven to be eased by a dose of marijuana, which is currently used as a prescription for certain people. Secondly, marijuana is beneficial to one’s mental and

Marijuana is a misunderstood drug. Many assume that the usage of marijuana, or cannabis, is dangerous, but it can be the exact opposite. So why is the legalization of marijuana in the United States such a problem for many people today? Considered to be a gateway drug and the reason for the downfall of our youth nowadays, marijuana has developed a negative reputation. Lester Grinspoon, a professor at Harvard University, states, “Few drugs in the United States have produced as much affective heat as marijuana, particularly during the last decade. The controversy essentially revolves around the question of how dangerous or safe the drug is." However, many people are persistent users and believe that this drug is no more harmful than

Marijuana is a drug that derives from a cannabis plant, it can be used in many different ways. You can use marijuana by smoking, vaporizing, eating it, and a few other ways. Different strains of this drug do different things to different people. When being used for medicinal reasons you want to find a strain that is best for you and your condition. Many studies have shown that marijuana, when used medically, can help a variety of different conditions. Such as nausea and vomiting, when a condition such as cancer causes such nausea and/or vomiting marijuana can help decrease these feelings and increase appetite. Marijuana should be legalized and not just decriminalized. Legalizing marijuana for the entire United States would benefit, not only the patients that need it, but also benefit the economic status of the United States as well.

     One argument against the decriminalization of marijuana is why would we want to introduce another intoxicant into our society when alcohol and cigarette smoking is already so damaging? Marijuana is far less harmful to the body than cigarettes. Not to mention while it may be potentially habit forming, it is not addictive. When comparing marijuana to

Legalization of marijuana is a notorious topic in the world today, and like any other contentious subject, it has number of support, and opposition. The valid points for both sides are plentiful, and each side feels very strong about their position on the topic. Marijuana is a psychoactive drug used for medicinal purposes, and as an illicit drug (Earleywine 34). Marijuana is the most commonly used drug in the world today. Marijuana has a psychoactive effect, and this has made it recognized as an illegal drug. However, there are continuous debates going on about its legalization.

Marijuana legalization is a serious issue that has been contemplated by many individuals. The controversy has people taking different perspectives on whether or not it should be legalized for recreational use. There are various advantages and disadvantages to this issue, some more serious than others. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United States. While some states have already legalized marijuana for its medical and recreational purposes, there are many downsides to the use of this drug. Marijuana has an addictive nature, affects one’s health, and is a gateway drug. States should not legalize marijuana for recreational purposes.

One reason marijuana should be legalized is because of the medical benefits it contains. Marijuana is not just used for pleasure it also aids in the treatment for many conditions. The marijuana plant has many chemicals but the more important ones are tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol (CBD). THC has the power to reduce pain and swelling. CBD does not give users the high feeling like THC does, and also reduces pain and swelling, and controls epileptic seizures and could possibly treat mental illnesses and addictions. I take cannabidiol oil to help control my epileptic seizures and it has been helping me a lot. It has reduced my seizures from once a month to once every three or four months, and I have grand mal seizures and they are not as severe because of CBD. CBD oil has helped many patients with epilepsy by reducing or completely getting rid of their seizures. I’ve also heard that it helps treat patients with cancer by aiding in the killing or reducing of the cancer cells. Marijuana has many powerful medical abilities that

The debate over whether or not marijuana should be legalized has been active throughout the United States for nearly a century with arguments from both sides, pro and con, posing quite valid points. Research has proven that cannabis, in various forms, has been used for hundreds of years for recreational, medicinal and industrial purposes. Contrary to common misconception, cannabis, or marijuana, is not smoked in all forms. Only the flowers, or buds, and leaves are harvested for recreational use. Some believe that the legalization of marijuana could save the economy and would lower crime rates in certain areas. Marijuana can also be prescribed medically in certain states across the U.S. and is a Schedule I controlled substance, but THC, the

First and foremost, marijuana is legal in some states in the United States but for medical use only and other countries such as Canada have already allowed for medical marijuana to be used. (“17 Legal Medical Marijuana States and DC – Medical Marijuana – ProCon.org.”) The fact that states and other nations have allowed the use of marijuana for an important aspect like medicine should be considered in the argument of making the drug legal. Especially since it has caused no problems being used that way. Marijuana as medicine can be a pain reliever for its users. It is also beneficial to the everyday person for relief of migraines, OCD’s, ADHD, ADD, and even prevention of Alzheimer’s. The drug also has no proven or tested medical drawbacks (“10 Major Health Benefits of Marijuana.” COED. ) Unlike other drugs like sleep aids, painkillers, alcohol and cigarettes, marijuana is not addictive. Of course the argument could be made that it is but there is no factual evidence that proves this point. People that are anti-marijuana legalization will say that it is unhealthy and bad for you. All of these assumptions

Marijuana has it’s medical uses, but people are still getting arrested and doing time in prison for being caught with it even though they were using it for its medical purposes. I know who would smoke Marijuana for medical purposes so they wouldn’t have to take pills that the doctors prescribed him because he knew he’d become addicted to them. I feel like it should be decriminalized because what it can do for people. People with anxiety can smoke it instead of taking pills. There are some people with Cancer who will smoke to help them eat and do stuff after Chemotherapy. It can even prevent alzheimer's from happening. They don’t even have to smoke it there are different ways for them to get it into their system. Marijuana is all natural and

I believe that marijuana should not be legalized because the use of marijuana adversely effects the brain through various avenues by modulating drug reward, altering its structure and function, and increasing the risk of psychiatric problems and substance abuse.

Many agencies, which are anti marijuana, such as Drug Enforcement Agency and police departments, argue that marijuana shouldn't be legalized. These agencies believe that marijuana shouldn't be legalized because if marijuana is to become legal then it will become much easier for people who do not need the drug to acquire it. Then people will raise the question why is marijuana illegal at all if it's a medicine. The main reason why the Drug Enforcement Agency doesn't want marijuana to be legal is because there is no hard core evidence that proves that marijuana is an

If you’re from the south or have lived in the south for a long period of time, then you know and understand the principles and the moral compass that the southern culture holds dear. Being from the south born and raised people tend to creep around topics such as the legalization of marijuana, hoping to not offend anyone, but there are both pros and cons of the subject. Coming from a medical field standpoint, I believe that legalization of marijuana is a bad idea because it causes those who are young and unfamiliar with the drug, to misuse it, causing harmful risk to the body, but I can also see why it would be beneficial to certain people in particular patients struggling with cancer