Legalization of Marijuana
One of the most common topics you hear about is the legalization of marijuana, especially with elections right around the corner. “In 1996, California voters passed Proposition 215, making the Golden State the first in the union to allow for the medical use of marijuana.”(Nadelmann) Since 1996, 23 states and Washington, DC have passed laws allowing smoked marijuana to be used for a variety of medical conditions. It is important to recognize that these state marijuana laws do not change the fact that using marijuana continues to be an offense under Federal law. For states to be allowed the power to place their own laws on the legalization of marijuana was a long process that took many years.(Nadelmann) There are now …show more content…
The report found that: "Scientific data indicate the potential therapeutic value of cannabinoid drugs, primarily THC, for pain relief, control of nausea and vomiting, and appetite stimulation; smoked marijuana, however, is a crude THC delivery system that also delivers harmful substances.(Nadelmann) The psychological effects of cannabinoids, such as anxiety reduction, sedation, and euphoria can influence their potential therapeutic value. Those effects are potentially undesirable for certain patients and situations and beneficial for others. In addition, psychological effects can complicate the interpretation of other aspects of the drug's effect." …show more content…
Department of Justice announced an update to their marijuana enforcement policy. The statement reads that while marijuana remains illegal federally, the USDOJ expects states like Colorado and Washington to create "strong, state-based enforcement efforts.... and will defer the right to challenge their legalization laws at this time." The department also reserves the right to challenge the states at any time they feel it's necessary.(Nadelmann)
Following this announcement, Alaska adults 21 and older can now transport, buy, or possess up to an ounce of marijuana and six plants. Oregon voters approved a similar measure allowing adults to possess up to an ounce of marijuana in public and 8 ounces in their homes, set to take effect July 1. (Nadelmann) Colorado and Washington previously passed similar ballot measures legalizing marijuana in 2012. Nevada could become the fifth state to legalize marijuana for recreational use when voters consider a ballot initiative later this year. (“This is why Marijuana should be legal
One of the most common topics you hear about is the legalization of marijuana, especially with elections right around the corner. “In 1996, California voters passed Proposition 215, making the Golden State the first in the union to allow for the medical use of marijuana.”(Nadelmann) Since 1996, 23 states and Washington, DC have passed laws allowing smoked marijuana to be used for a variety of medical conditions. It is important to recognize that these state marijuana laws do not change the fact that using marijuana continues to be an offense under Federal law. For states to be allowed the power to place their own laws on the legalization of marijuana was a long process that took many years.(Nadelmann) There are now …show more content…
The report found that: "Scientific data indicate the potential therapeutic value of cannabinoid drugs, primarily THC, for pain relief, control of nausea and vomiting, and appetite stimulation; smoked marijuana, however, is a crude THC delivery system that also delivers harmful substances.(Nadelmann) The psychological effects of cannabinoids, such as anxiety reduction, sedation, and euphoria can influence their potential therapeutic value. Those effects are potentially undesirable for certain patients and situations and beneficial for others. In addition, psychological effects can complicate the interpretation of other aspects of the drug's effect." …show more content…
Department of Justice announced an update to their marijuana enforcement policy. The statement reads that while marijuana remains illegal federally, the USDOJ expects states like Colorado and Washington to create "strong, state-based enforcement efforts.... and will defer the right to challenge their legalization laws at this time." The department also reserves the right to challenge the states at any time they feel it's necessary.(Nadelmann)
Following this announcement, Alaska adults 21 and older can now transport, buy, or possess up to an ounce of marijuana and six plants. Oregon voters approved a similar measure allowing adults to possess up to an ounce of marijuana in public and 8 ounces in their homes, set to take effect July 1. (Nadelmann) Colorado and Washington previously passed similar ballot measures legalizing marijuana in 2012. Nevada could become the fifth state to legalize marijuana for recreational use when voters consider a ballot initiative later this year. (“This is why Marijuana should be legal