In conclusion, marijuana should be legalized nationally for both recreational and medical reasons because there are so many positive outcomes within decriminalizing the drug. Marijuana is a natural herb, and it is less dangerous than many other legal substances. If marijuana is regulated like tobacco and alcohol, but at a slight age difference of 25 then it can benefit the United States both economically and…
Legalize Pot In Canada: Change in Canadian society Legalization of marijuana may bring changes to Canadian society now the big question is whether it would be a positive step or not. By marijuana, I am referring to dried leaves and flowers from hemp, which is smoked as drugs. Spithoff , Emerson and Spithoff notes, “Cannabis policy will be a topic of debate in Canada in the lead-up to the federal election in October. The governing party favors the status quo, one of the competing political parties has promised decriminalization, and another party supports legalization” (1211).…
A little boy in Colorado was given marijuana by his father. You might wonder why a parent would do that. The little boy had seizures at least three or four times a day. He took his medicine from the doctor daily. It barely worked.…
Medical Marijuana a Benefit or a Disadvantage? Have you ever wondered why medical marijuana has not yet been legalized? In our society today, many people come across at least a variety of cannabis smokers in their lives that they refer to as “stoners” or “potheads”. With many different views on the drug that is so commonly known around the world, in America it has become a topic of political discussion. Whether it should of course be legalized due to the popularity of the drug or be kept as illegal because of the way some people feel about it.…
Most medications come with a lengthy list of unpleasant side effects. Opioids, for example, can make you drowsy or nauseous. It won’t surprise you to learn medical marijuana has side effects too. While some of them aren’t exactly pleasant, others are actually beneficial!…
Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a psychoactive drug extracted and then created from the Cannabis plant intended for medical or recreational use. The main psychoactive part of cannabis is a compound called tetrahydrocannabinol; which is one of 483 known compounds in the plant, including at least 65 other cannabinoids. Marijuana can be ingested or used through smoking, vaporizing, being put inside of food, or can be extracted as an oil. The legality of marijuana can vary from country to country. Possession of marijuana is not legal in most countries and has not been since the beginning of widespread cannabis prohibition in the late 1930s.…
Although Marijuana legalization could increase the cost of addiction treatment of those introduced to heavier drugs from marijuana use, marijuana itself is not addictive if the intake is at a moderate amount. Marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance. Because of this, people have been concerned with the drugs possible dangers. Research has shown that heavy…
Marijuana’s use as part of religious ceremonies is nothing new. The practice goes back for thousands of years in a variety of cultures such as The Hindu, Rastafarians, and monks. Rastafarians are well known for their religious use of marijuana. Most Rastafarians are vegetarians or vegans, and the most Rastas follow a strict dietary law called ital, which is based on natural vegetarian food. Many Rastafarians wear their hair in dreadlocks.…
Lori Macintosh Cannabis and its Effects on the Body and Society Introduction Cannabis is the name given to the medical and recreational drug prepared for use from the cannabis plant. Indigenous to Central and South Asia, it is known to have been used by ancient Hindus in India and Nepal thousands of years ago and has an ancient history of being used in rituals. Criminalization of cannabis in various countries began in the early 20th century. Cannabis is currently rated a Class B drug in the UK and is the most commonly used illegal drug in the world.…
Many argue that legalization is evading America’s responsibility to protect young people and it is sending the wrong message. But the substance possesses health benefits, is safer than other drugs, etc. Marijuana is a commonly used substance in the U.S. and it should be legalized because society will most likely never stop using it. Cannabis has been used for medicinal, mental, spiritual reasons, and recreation for thousands of years.…
Marijuana should be Legal The legalization of marijuana is a huge topic of debate in our country. I think the main issue with the acceptance of marijuana is each person’s upbringing and lifestyle. Most believe this is a bad drug because that is how we were raised, with little research. My hope is that this information will open your eyes to the facts of marijuana.…
Marijuana has, compared to other both legal and illegal drugs, low effects on the human body. “No death from marijuana overdose has ever been reported and the ill effects of alcohol, nicotine, and prescription painkillers (...) vastly overweight those of marijuana” ( Ingraham, Janet. “Lee, Martin A. Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana--Medical, Recreational, and Scientific”). Research has also shown that marijuana “ use does not lead to physical dependence, and there are no withdrawal symptoms when the drug is not discontinued” (“drug use” Britannica School. Encyclopaedia Britannica).…
Marijuana not only promotes addicting habits, but gives people a reason to not perform the daily tasks that they should be doing. Marijuana is a drug that can be consumed in several different ways like a blunt, tea, food, or bong. The similarities between these forms is that they all create the same lasting effect that any drug would, and it can be harmful to yourself and the people around you. Marijuana makes you feel like you are dreaming, and it may relieve your worries for a short period of time, but you will soon snap back into reality and realize the negative effects it will have on your body. The use of marijuana should not be legalized in the United States of America, because it is a gateway to other drugs, promotes crime and violence,…
Marijuana Legalization: Why Cannabis Should be Legal Have you ever thought about your viewpoint on marijuana being legal? Marijuana has been legalized in a few states, and now the topic of legal marijuana has gone from, “Should marijuana be legal in certain states?” to “Should marijuana be legal nationally?” While marijuana should be legal, some people think it should not be legal, just like any other debate. While some people believe marijuana impacts your body and life in a negative way, marijuana has many good uses, so it should be legal.…
The general concern with marijuana is the way it is distributed illegally in states that do not allow the usage or dispersal of the drug. There is also the concern that constant users of marijuana will abuse the drug if given the freedom to use it anywhere, anytime and for any reason. The laws surrounding marijuana are unclear for some states, because according to the federal Controlled Substances Act, marijuana is considered to have “no [current] accepted medical use,” and because of that is made illegal by federal jurisdiction (Hart). Although this is true, twenty-five states have legalized marijuana for medicinal usage. Many users and sellers are confused as to what is legal and what is not.…