Marijuana, frequently referred to as weed, cannabis or pot, is a mixture of dried, shredded leaves and flowers of Cannabis sativa— the hemp plant. The use of marijuana is outlawed in agreement with most federal and state laws, however, it is widely argued that possession of the substance and use, in any form, should be legal. Marijuana should be legal due to the safe and effective treatments for certain health conditions, its ability to boost revenue, and create more effective law enforcement and criminal justice systems. The revenue boosts from sales and taxes of marijuana can positively affect and impact our society. In 2012, Colorado’s state government legalized the sale of recreational and medical marijuana and within the first
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Marijuana is known to help patients go into a therapeutic state that helps lower the pain associated with numerous diseases. (Marijuana and Cancer). Chronic pain is condition that is effectively treated with medical marijuana use. According to scientists “Cannabinoids have well-documented pain-relieving properties that make medical marijuana an effective medicine to treat many cases of chronic pain syndrome.” (Chronic Pain Treatment and Management with Medical Marijuana). The most common treatment for chronic pain contains strong doses of opiates. Although the pills may provide the patient with pain relief, opiates are highly addictive. Experts say “users can develop a psychological dependence on the drug, in which they feel they must use in order to feel “normal.” (Opiate Addiction Facts). 14,800 deaths were documented in one year involving overdoses from prescription pain pills. Caffeine and Aspirin, commonly used “drugs” have a recorded 3,200 related deaths in 2014” (Legalization of Marijuana). According to Bureau of Mortality Statistics, “marijuana has made up for a total of zero American deaths. Medical marijuana is an effective, safe alternative to several treatment methods and should be legalized in all
Marijuana is known to help patients go into a therapeutic state that helps lower the pain associated with numerous diseases. (Marijuana and Cancer). Chronic pain is condition that is effectively treated with medical marijuana use. According to scientists “Cannabinoids have well-documented pain-relieving properties that make medical marijuana an effective medicine to treat many cases of chronic pain syndrome.” (Chronic Pain Treatment and Management with Medical Marijuana). The most common treatment for chronic pain contains strong doses of opiates. Although the pills may provide the patient with pain relief, opiates are highly addictive. Experts say “users can develop a psychological dependence on the drug, in which they feel they must use in order to feel “normal.” (Opiate Addiction Facts). 14,800 deaths were documented in one year involving overdoses from prescription pain pills. Caffeine and Aspirin, commonly used “drugs” have a recorded 3,200 related deaths in 2014” (Legalization of Marijuana). According to Bureau of Mortality Statistics, “marijuana has made up for a total of zero American deaths. Medical marijuana is an effective, safe alternative to several treatment methods and should be legalized in all