Cannabis laws

around scientific, medical, or government hearings. It was believed that it was made illegal to protect citizens from what was termed to be a dangerous drug (Guither, 2014). Dating back to 2727 B.C is the first oldest known written record on cannabis use. Cannabis Hemp, one of the most widely grown plants throughout the world, is found in many tropical and humid parts of the world that grows…

The legalization of marijuana is a rising controversial issue that continues to cause both moral and medical conflict within society. An immense range of views on the legalization and recreational use of marijuana exists, which is why it is such a divisive topic. The legalization of marijuana is comparable to Prohibition in the 1920’s, a topic that ignited significant conflict within society. Even though marijuana is a recreational hallucinogen that is often linked to drug addiction, the…

to the levels of violence and corruption and fails to carb the youth access. By legalising and regulating marijuana it will create cash crop jobs with rules of law set in place. It will create financial opportunities in the economy instead of the illicit market. Through Legalising a regulating marijuana, it will save money by enforcing law to the public’s safety while also reducing the courts cost. The state and government will acquire significant sources to the tax revenue from regulating…

The legalization of marijuana in the United States is a very controversial topic. The legalization of cannabis would: boost revenue, allow wider access for medical use, increase personal freedoms, promote more effective criminal justice and law enforcement, and permit safety controls on the substance. Prohibition on cannabis costs taxpayers billions of dollars every year. Legalizing marijuana and establishing appropriate regulations for the use and distribution of marijuana, would allow for…

inhale the plant. Legalization is prevalent and proven in the states that have welcomed usage and the contrast would put many states that are heavily involved in jailing as many low- level marijuana consumers to shame. The central theme of marijuana law violations are for simple possession; which currently incarcerates 87 percent of American citizens and causes the gateway to mass incarceration. The national average per-diem cost of housing an inmate due to…

Some would say yes to marijuana, and others would say absolutely no. When thinking of marijuana; also known as cannabis, a picture of Bob Marley always is the first thing that comes to mind. But with marijuana, it is not all about rolling a joint and smoking it. Years ago, marijuana was once thought to be “a killer, a gateway drug, and an assassin of youth” (Sides). Marijuana users were classified as criminals. Once one has taken the time to understand marijuana and its effects on an individual,…

“In 2010, it’s estimated that states spent roughly $3.6 billion on marijuana law enforcement. A necessary expense? What do you think?” (Butterfield n.p.). Many people in the US tend to believe cannabis is only a harmful plant and legalizing marijuana would be risky. The article “Marijuana Legalization and Regulation,” proves otherwise. In this article, the many pros of legalizing marijuana are noted. The regulations that come with legalizing marijuana are also discussed. I believe that the…

“Medical marijuana refers to the use of cannabis or marijuana, including constituents of cannabis, THC and other cannabinoids, as a physician-recommended form of medicine or herbal therapy.” (USLEGAL, n.d.). Ten states have legalized the use of medical marijuana so far, with California being the first. Along with providing help to patients going through chemo and other therapies, medical marijuana is also effective in treating patients with epilepsy and other neuropathy diseases. The use of…

Medical Marijuana: The Controversy Marijuana is often called morally and socially wrong, but can we possibly change the public views through medical use? Marijuana is often called a “gateway drug” and users are called “stoners” and “bums.” Time and new research has altered standard public outlook on this widely controversial topic. As time goes on, new research will come out and the younger generations will grow larger, so how will views shift in the future? In my essay, I plan to investigate…

Cannabis is believed to have evolved on the steppes of Central Asia, specifically in the regions that are now Mongolia and southern Siberia. The earliest record of cannabis use dates back as far as 2737 BC, in the writings of the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung. It was used then primarily for medicinal purposes in treating diseases such as gout, malaria, and rheumatism. Even then however, the intoxicating effects were known. Cannabis cultivation was then spread by farmers to Korea as early as 2000…