Benefits of Smoking Marijuana. The benefits of smoking marijuana are endless it provides numerous health benefits, from stopping cancer cells from growing to controlling epileptic seizures. Marijuana isn't all bad as what the media portrays it, many individuals have studied and have gone extreme amounts of research to combat the negative image of marijuana hoping that one day it shall be legalized! Marijuana use can be used to treat and prevent the eye disease glaucoma, which increases…
daily due to drug overdoses; however, studies have shown that marijuana has never been linked to the direct cause of a person’s death. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, “alcohol is the number one abused substance in America” (2012). With that being said, marijuana still ranks in the top three misused drugs in the United States. The uproar surrounding the debate on the legalization of marijuana has held the attention of many for quite some time now.…
give an accurate sobriety test to someone who is believed to be driving under the influence of Marijuana. This is a problem that will lead to unfair arrest for a citizen who is being pulled over under the assumption of being under the influence of Marijuana. For reason of inaccurate testing, marijuana should not be legalized. First before discussing about sobriety…
these arguments are tied into political debates. Within these political debates, some popular topics that arise are abortion, the death penalty, gun control, gay marriage, and drug policy. During these past couple of years, one topic in particular has gained a supportive push, and that is the legalization of marijuana. On one side, some say that marijuana is a gateway drug, and that it is harmful to one’s body. On the other side, some see it as nothing but a plant, or in some instances, medicine…
Legalization of Marijuana Great strides have been made in marijuana research since the 1970’s movie Up in Smoke was made; however, the lazy, stoner stigma played by hippies Cheech and Chong still exists in society today. Marijuana doesn’t just come with a buzz though; it comes with many other uses and benefits. It should be legalized not only for its health benefits, but for the money it would generate to our economy and for its benefits that cut down on crime rates related to policing it from…
Excluding the amount of benefits it brings the people that consume it, marijuana also benefits the country and its economy. If marijuana were to be legal, the law enforcement would be able to focus on more important stuff in their community like the safety of their citizens and the prevention of anything bad that may happen such as homicides, terrorist attacks, shootings, and more. The legalization of marijuana will also decrease the amount of gangs and gang members that are feuding with each…
if that plat was marijuana, one of the most political debates in the United States. In this paper one will be informed of all the advantages and disadvantages about marijuana. Marijuana is not a bad drug; because it can be used for benefiting the government, schools would receive money from the taxation, it can also be used for medical purposes and possibly lower the war on drugs. Medical marijuana could benefit the government. While the state receives more money from the marijuana tax revenue…
The Law And The Message Of Marijuana Legalization of medical marijuana is a topic of significant debate in the United States. California was one of the earlier states to legalize marijuana for medicinal use in 1996, under Proposition 215. While many are familiar with the discussion of marijuana, researched-based information about its medical benefits is not always easy to find. In the article written in the Journal of Drug Issues; 34.4, Dr. Shereen Khatapoush Director of Youth Services System…
What is the Truth of Marijuana “There are a lot of unanswered questions about marijuana—questions about its effect on the brain, and on young people—and we think legislators would be wise to look at these questions as they consider the legalization of marijuana.” This was the answer from Chris Thorne, the vice president of communications, to the question of marijuana legalization. Colorado and Washington together decriminalized and legalized cannabis by popular vote in 2012. After that,…
Back in the 1850’s marijuana was more conclusive than it is today. Today 28 states have approved marijuana and new medical studies. Most people knew the consequences of it because it was the most common drug used in the world. The united states should rethink the matter of marijuana. In general, the unrevealed argument about marijuana in this country is: should marijuana still be giving to people based on its medical values, health effects, and cost to our country? This argument has right…