... significant in medicine as it causes minimal side effects. People in the medical prefer CBD to some modern medicines as studies have shown that CBD has a wide range of medical benefits such as: anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsant, anti-oxidant, and many more (5 Must-Know). Furthermore, marijuana should be considered a viable medicine as it caters to many ailments and is safer than ... any reason. However, come the year 1996 California became the first state to legalize marijuana for solely medical use. Contradictory to many studies or popular beliefs, marijuana has many health benefits. ...

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... numerous problems. The question is whether we can manage marijuana as similar as alcohol products for recreational purposes. From my perspective, the benefits and problems of using marijuana are the major factors when referring to the legalization of it. The Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana First, marijuana is a kind of psychotropic substance, which will have a profound impact on people's nervous systems, including getting ... , his alcohol consumption may decline, and the outcome could be fewer traffic fatalities and lower crime rate. Third, experience of practical operation shows that ...

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... spending by law enforcement, as well as helping the American economy. Many United States citizens who were once adamantly opposed to legalizing marijuana pessimistic are beginning to see the probable benefits of changing these laws. A study conducted by the Office of National Drug Control Policy indicates "perception of risk is declining to 30.7% ". The oldest know written record of ... of Columbia have what are called "effective " state medical marijuana laws "(Drugwarfacts.org). This results in nearly 2.5 million registered patients in the United States.(Green) Marijuana legalization ...

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... using medical marijuana within the 21 States & DC who have legalized this drug and, studies show that by the end of 2013, 38% of Americans had leisurely tried marijuana. The Benefits for Legalizing Marijuana While many are truly opposed of the use medical marijuana it is an on the spot interest to politicians. So, they stand against recreational drugs and harm ... caused by illegal drug trades to increase their reputation. I believe one of the many benefits of legalizing marijuana (that's currently illegal except in 21 states) is that the price will fall, leading it to a crumple in the ...

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... . Yet, despite this, it is illegal to possess marijuana in some 95% of the world. The purchase and possession of cannabis should be legal in Canada given the documented health benefits, reduction in crime due to the control of cannabis sales, an increase in government revenue, and an overall safer drug under government regulations. Colorado and Washington have already legalized marijuana ... century, these hysterical concerns about marijuana's dangers have not been confirmed with modern research. The Research that has gone into marijuana over the past half century has seen nothing but be...

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... than opoids "narcotics and various synthetic analgesics (pain killers)", but it also suppresses their muscle jerks and tremors. Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) sufferers have also attested to the benefits of smoking marijuana. Doctors can treat AIDS with medications such as zidovudine (AZT). Unfortunately, AZT suppresses the production of the red blood cells by the bone marrow, decreases the ... from the blood of migraine suffers during an attack." (8) This release of 5HT relieves the migraine, and can also prevent further attacks. Pruritis sufferers have testified to the subs...

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... Here we are years later after marijuana was made illegal, still without a satisfactory answer to the question. I think that legalizing the use of marijuana would have many medical benefits, economical benefits, and would decrease the incidence of crime. Most marijuana smokers are quick to mention that marijuana grows wild in the U.S. and that Native Americans used the weed for religious ... syringe was beginning and the demand for marijuana as medicine decreased. Owning marijuana was made a crime in 1937 when Congress passed the Marijuana Tax Act. Marijuana usage has many medical benefi...

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... including those secured by the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments (ACLU 1). The supporters of legalization believe that it will benefit society in three ways, including revenue enhancement, medical benefits, and hemp production. The ingest argument for marijuana legalization is revenue enhancement for the U.S. Government. Much of the money will be saved due to less law enforcement, court ... $40 billion in taxable revenue (NORML 3). As Congress debates the national debt, legalization would provide the needed funds to help our economy. Legalization advocates constantly tout marijuana's ...

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... including those secured by the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Amendments (ACLU 1). The supporters of legalization believe that it will benefit society in three ways, including revenue enhancement, medical benefits, and hemp production. The ingest argument for marijuana legalization is revenue enhancement for the U.S. Government. Much of the money will be saved due to less law enforcement, court ... $40 billion in taxable revenue (NORML 3). As Congress debates the national debt, legalization would provide the needed funds to help our economy. Legalization advocates constantly tout marijuana's ...

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... the good in marijuana because of all the false acquisitions made in the past. Legalizing recreational marijuana would bring forth a variety of benefits then harm when consuming it. What people forget to talk about are some of the benefits that come along with marijuana. There are many people in our society that cannot afford to go to the doctor for anything that ... could go to the nearest convenient store and purchase marijuana rather than breaking the bank and going to the doctor. Ron Bonader points this out in his article "Health benefits and risks of marijuana" on Foxnews.com, Octob...

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... can be used to make paper rather that cutting down rain forest trees to make paper. Enforcing marijuana laws only prevents our society from obtaining benefits in the aspects of: socially, economically, industrially, and medically. Marijuana laws also violate people's Constitutional rights; it takes away basic freedom that ... is unable to get "high" from smoking hemp. Hemp is illegal because of marijuana laws, which enables our society to take advantage of the benefits from hemp cultivation. "It (hemp) contains the longest fiber in the plant kingdom and one of the strongest and most dura...

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... door for the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana. Some advocates of the war drugs actually feel that further research on the possible medical benefits of marijuana should be considered, but people should never forget that marijuana is a dangerous and addictive mood-altering substance. Marijuana proponents are using ... These states continued to punish marijuana possession, but in way of a citation that resembled that of a parking ticket. The benefits were obvious to those being cited. They had no charge on their records and they were spared the indignity of being jailed. Th...

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... been said that more is known about the therapeutic uses of marijuana than about most prescription drugs. Marijuana indeed is a forbidden medicine because it is illegal. There are countless benefits with the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. It alleviates symptoms of cancer, chemotherapy, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, depression, as well as symptoms of such less common disorders as ... related illnesses, relieves asthma attacks, and many more illnesses and diseases. Research, which has been recently slowed by government policies, would be easier to conduct and several more benefit...

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... high. 1. Though it may sound to good to be true, hemp may be the most versatile raw material in the world. There are innumerous benefits to be gained from the cultivation of industrial hemp. If only 6% of the contiguous United States were used to grow hemp, it could supply ... more moisture resistant paper, which would stop paper from shrinking, curling or deteriorating as easily. Legalizing industrial hemp has the potential to yield substantial environmental benefits, especially as a substitute for wood in papermaking. Industrial hemp yields two-to-four times more pulp per acre than tre...

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... . This was his view of marijuana; many Americans have the same view on marijuana. The legalization of marijuana would lead to many opportunities and benefits that most Americans fail to realize. From our nations very beginning marijuana and hemp have played an integral role in America's development. From the many ... to the economic promise that marijuana will bring; legalization is the only way for pot to be accessible to the masses of Americans who need its benefits. Over the years marijuana and its uses have been drastically misinterpreted and misunderstood. Marijuana has been used as ...

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... and they present a solid basis for future consideration. There are many ways that marijuana would benefit the economy if legalized. An economy benefits when there is a healthy flow of money within. This means internal spending by citizens on items of their choice. Citizen spending is what ... enforcement costs. By keeping marijuana illegal we are spending tax money inefficiently on marijuana crime fighting and the imprisonment of marijuana offenders. The economy benefits from all who put into it. Although minorities of this country are exactly that, the minority, they still have a huge e...

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... both parents and teenagers that more research needs to be done . Many studies and evidence show that marijuana, when used for medicinal purposes under a physician's care, does provide more benefits than hazards. Ongoing research changes medical opinions regularly, and the time required to establish new data can be many years. The study of marijuana is no different. According to the ... as opposed to the capsule form delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), also known as Marinol or dronabinol . According to scientists, more research needs to be done on marijuana's side effects and potential be...

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... reason reminded me of some of my high school peers. They too were just using pot to get high, not thinking of the harm or the benefits it could create for them. About half of them now are still where I left them, sitting at home, with minimum wage jobs, still ... it is legal for patients, why not legalize it for everyone? I have discovered that today marijuana has been medically researched to find out the benefits and disadvantages of pot. Since THC is the active ingredient in pot that induces the high, scientist have been researching it, trying to discover the ... effects from smoking...

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... beneficial improvements for our country. Marijuana is undoubtedly the most popular illicit drug used in America. While some use it for its medical benefits, it is largely for its recreational purposes. And while there is a continuous use of marijuana and other illegal substances, there is a ... so many decades on the War on Drugs, without sufficient results, and it may be time for a new approach. While the economic benefits of legalizing marijuana are abundant, there are many religious and ethical arguments against the legalization of marijuana. Many people are concerned with the ... the...

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... use and trade. Although both utilitarians and libertarians agree with the legalization of marijuana for different reasons, I think marijuana should be legalized because it could maximize happiness and bring many benefits to both the people and the government. Libertarianism is a philosophy that uphold liberty in each individual. One of the major principle objectives of libertarianism is to maximize freedom and individual ... minimizing the pain in society. Utilitarianism does not focus on whether an act is right or wrong. Instead, it focuses on the result of its decision that should lea...

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... has not been associated with violence. Marijuana, while it does not contribute to America's death rate in large numbers, it is used by many to heal. There are 7 supposed health benefits to drinking alcohol, including that it can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and it can also, in small amounts, lower your chance of diabetes. Yet, the negative health effects ... of alcohol far outway its benefits. While the reports on negative health effects of marijuana were almost impossible to find, its benefits were the opposite. Those results include that Marijuana helps with seizures, som...

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... Young (Gottfried). Many people believe that the use of marijuana is harmful and even deadly but it has been proven otherwise. Its use has many benefits such as medical cures for diseases such as AIDS and PTSD. Whether or not marijuana should be legalized is a highly controversial issue in the United ... documented, and it is unlikely that any will be" (Gottfried). Many drug war institutions have hidden the true knowledge about the plant, including the benefits of using marijuana. With teens knowing more about the plant, it is believed that they will use the plant wisely and have a better ...

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... increase and there would be a subsequent increase in addiction (Sabet, K). However, advocates for the legalization of marijuana argue that if marijuana were to be legalized, people could reap the medical benefits off the drug and the drug itself could be better explored for treatments and understanding of its side effects. For example, researchers have currently found no positive correlation between marijuana ... the ultimate revenue for the government. Personal Comments In my personal opinion, I do advocate the legalization of marijuana for the fact that I believe that the drug produces...

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... made is not effective because the desire for the drug's effect still remains. 2. By keeping things the way they are now, the government benefits from their own corruption. If the war on drugs were to end, all the American people would benefit, but mostly the poor and the minorities ... continues and the addicts are rarely scared by the actions taken to stop abuse. In addition, many people are willing to risk getting caught, because the benefits of drugs outweigh the risks. Section II: Analysis 1.The official problem surrounding drug use and drug policy in the U.S. corruption, which can b...

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... . Marijuana is not so different from other frequently prescribed stimulants, in fact better in some circumstances, but its stereotypical summary has the government questioning its output. Despite its medical benefits, marijuana is only legal in one state for medical purposes. In 1996, voters in California approved a law that relaxes regulation on medical marijuana. The federal government cannot take ... and other problems for patients in the state of California, and could help ease the suffering of patients in other states if legalized. Legalization of marijuana has many economical benef...

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