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Picture living in a world where marijuana is so free that even your 12 year old son or daughter could get their hands on it without hardly any effort. Well that’s the world parents, law enforcement officers and government officials would have to live in if the bill gets passed that marijuana is federally legal for recreational use. Marijuana is a hallucinogen that affects the brain and alters your awareness. For years there have been debates weather not marijuana should be legalized for…

The popular drug Marijuana has many health benefits and is also very lucrative, however, is often looked down upon because of its bad reputation that was attained by the spread of false claims because of this the pros of Marijuana legalization are overlooked and everyone is concerned about the cons. Not to say the coins do not exist, however, they do not outweigh the pros of legalization. For example, since colorado legalized marijuana they have seen a drop in arrest and an increase in judicial…

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”).…

In the last couple of years many people have been expressing their feeling that marijuana should no longer be illegal in Canada. It has been one of the most highly debated topics in Canada and recently seems like there are more people for legalization than against. Just last year in the Canadian election Justin Trudeau was elected in by the Canadian population. One of Trudeau’s goals was to legalize the use of marijuana once he became Prime Minister of the country. So have majority of…

Should Marijuana Be Legal? "Drugs are bad for you" I remember being told this thing since I was a child and even today. The naturally found plant called Marijuana is recognized all around the world. It is known to be a drug which gives users a "high" feeling. Marijuana is addictive and one of the most illegal substance. Some people believe that legalization might make marijuana abuse and dependence less common, but the truth is it can cause many problems. Because of the use of marijuana, it…

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…

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…

Over the last few decades, marijuana has been a controversial issue debated between many states, countries, and people. The prohibition of marijuana has lead to many negative effects such as higher crime rates and the imprisonment of more people. Although many people think marijuana is bad for the society, there are good effects that comes from this prohibited drug. Studies have been made to determine the impact of marijuana to the society. The legalization of marijuana can lead to a lower…