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In this world there is a drug that can treat hundreds of ailments with minimal side effects and also boost local economies, but it is federally illegal. As research increases, studies have shown the incredible medical and financial qualities of marijuana. With 23 states that currently have legal medical marijuana and 11 states very close, thousands of medical patients are receiving treatment from this plant. Now, four states have legalized marijuana for recreational use (“23 Legal States”).…

Legalization of Marijuana If addictive substances like cigarettes and alcohol are legal, why not an herb like marijuana? Did you know the dependence rate (higher the number indicates less dependence) for nicotine is 1, for alcohol it is 4 while for marijuana it is 6? A simple cup of coffee has a dependence rate of 5 which is more addictive than marijuana (Hilts). There are so many aspects to think about when the idea of legalizing marijuana comes into question. Conversations could go on and on…

other illicit drugs than young people who had never tried cannabis.”(). Marijuana acts as a gateway drug for many people. Those stronger drugs may lead to even harsher side effects like more violent behavior and maybe even death. Legalizing a substance that may increase in death on the road is too much of a…

during driving. The research shows that "from 1999 to 2010, during a period of widespread decriminalization, the rate of drivers who died in crashes with marijuana in their system tripled, from 4% to 12%, according to a review of some 23591 driver deaths in six states"(Sam Frizell). The reason for risk in driving could be a higher level of psychoactive ingredient, THC, which spreads throughout the body when a person smokes marijuana. This amount of THC in the blood can lead to difficulties in…

Whether or not marijuana should be legal has caused controversy in the United States. In her article “The Truth About Marijuana: Health Risks Trivialized” Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum focuses on the negative effects of this narcotic. On the opposite side of the argument is the Editorial Board of The New York Times. In their article, “Repeal Prohibition, Again” they give the economic reasons for legalizing marijuana. Although both The Editorial Board of The New York Times and Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum…

Denying the Beneficial I was in the midst of having a conversation with my friend during study hall when one of our friends sat next to us. She quietly invited us to a Halloween party going on Friday night. I wasn’t too enthusiastic about attending the party, yet my friend managed to convince me to accompany her. It was late October and Friday night came along. As we got to the party we were greeted by many people. It was crowded and hot, and my friend and I made our way through all these people…

Marijuana is a controversial drug that is the most commonly used within the population of that nature. Human beings are constantly going through struggles in life so some tend to use marijuana as a form of relief and as well as a form of medication. The drug has effects that is different for every individual and which is why in most states it is illegal. The limited legalization of marijuana in Washington and Colorado is having a positive effect in those states and one of them is due to the…

An economy is an area of the production, distribution, or trade, and consumption of goods or services by different agents in a certain area (Economy). Some Americans may believe that the United States economy is falling or has failed. A few reasons why an American may believe the economy is falling or has failed is because of unemployment, U.S. debt, minimum wage, health problems, and not expanding the economy. Legalizing marijuana would bring lots of income to the government, stop the waste of…

Cannabis is also known as marijuana. It is intended to use for psychoactive drug or medicine. Marijuana is made from dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. Marijuana policies are rapidly developing. In 1969 only 12 percent Americans were in favor of use, marijuana but today, 51 percent to 61% Americans provision its legalization. Marijuana is illegal under federal law of 2016. In order to reduce the criminal penalties for the possession of little amounts of marijuana (Normal, 2016). Now…

Today, there is more and more discussion pondering the legalization of cigarettes. It seems that there are several illegal substances and drugs that are do not maintain anywhere near the number of negative effects that cigarettes contain, yet they are legal. Because there are countless statistics and proven facts depicting the detrimental consequences of cigarettes, why are they still legal? This issue is argued for and against by three exceptional writers: Robert N Proctor, who is a professor…