... 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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... 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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... 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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... . 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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... 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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... 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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... . 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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... ;Cannabinol has the capability to switch off the gene that causes the metastasis in many aggressive forms of cancer" (ACS). An American Cancer Society study revealed a wide range of benefits for cancer patients (ACS). Radiation and chemotherapy often reduce a cancer patient's appetite. Cannabinol, the main ingredient in marijuana, has proven to increase a patient's appetite. The majority of ... cancer patients that experienced severe pain while their body was fighting the disease found that marijuana use helped decrease the pain. Aside from these benefits, marijuana also helped patients ...

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... should be legalized throughout the United States, and why it should not. Primarily, marijuana should be legalized for its medicinal benefits, which would allow for higher quality health standards. Doctors will often recommend medical marijuana to their patients for its numerous health benefits. For example, Dr. George Wagoner, a practicing OB-YGN for 29 years, obtained marijuana illegally for his wife after undergoing ... suffer from mood disorders like depression. As most studies have found, chemicals found in marijuana such as cannabinoids and cannabidiol have significant anti-anxiety...

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... most marijuana purchased through medical programs did not in fact get used for medical reasons. This stands as a big controversy in the country, especially within the last few years. Many benefits and detriments towards one's health can come from the use of this drug or the influence marijuana has on the use of other drugs. Unlike Colorado and Washington that are ... still the only two states legalizing marijuana for recreational benefits, there are 20 U.S. and the District of Columbia that allow the use of marijuana for medical reasons. There are many helping and hindering factors of t...

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... marijuana is the most effective drug in combating their medical ailments, I would caution against this assumption due to the lack of consistent, repeatable scientific data available to prove marijuana's medical benefits" ("Top"). Many assume that because the majority of people that have used marijuana for medical reasons have reported a positive outcome, that it should, all of a sudden, become ... easily attainable. The easy obtainability of this drug will generate new consumers rather than rescuing current ones ("ARGUMENTS"). Just because one may use this for its supposed medical benef...

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... the positive effects of smoking marijuana, and ingesting a "medicine" by smoke inhalation is not good for the body. These statements back up the fact that smoking marijuana has no health benefits. To begin with, the active ingredient in marijuana (THC) is already available in pharmaceutical capsule form by prescription from medical doctors, so why not just get a medication legally if it ... ? The pill form of the drug also does not contain all of the combinations of drugs and other ingredients found in a marijuana cigarette; one should be able to reap the benefits just as plentifully if ...

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... drug is the gateway to other more potent drugs. Advocates of the hemp plant understand the potential of making the herb readily available. Legalizing marijuana would provide numerous benefits to society. Among these benefits are medical advantages compared to other drugs, a reduction in the crime rate, and a boost in the United States economy. Medically marijuana as a controlled substance would be a more reliable ... report of anybody dying from "smoking weed". Thus when marijuana becomes legal it will prove itself to be more reliable than the current legal drugs. In addition to its med...

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... use is widespread and also it is an old practice. Old African tribes would smoke marijuana buds for rituals and dances. Countless studies have been undertaken to determine the medicinal benefits of marijuana. Concrete evidence is not yet available, however, thousands of people claim that smoking marijuana is the only medicine they have discovered to alleviate their symptoms. Some ... diseases which marijuana helps to control are glaucoma, asthma, insomnia, and migraines. It is also effective for increased appetite and a decrease in stress. In glaucoma, marijuana produces the same benefit...

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... and most durable materials on earth. Some states have already begun the quest to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes, and in places like Amsterdam, marijuana is already legal. The medical benefits of this drug are amazing. It is considered the safest known therapeutically active substance known to humanity in its natural form (Grinspoon, 13). Marijuana is often used to aid in ... ). These are examples of why the legalization of this plant is a great idea, not only as a great smoking benefit, but also as a valuable crop. One can clearly see that the benefits of legalizing marijuana ...

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... AIDS. In fact, even the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) chief administrative law judge maintains the DEA should decriminalize marijuana partly because of its medicinal benefits ("Briefing Paper"). Clearly, a variety of experts agrees that marijuana has numerous medicinal benefits, and can help a wide variety of patients. Second, are other drugs available that are as effective? While there may be other drugs available that ... the FDA approve medicinal marijuana is simply another stepping stone in the process, and it should be circumvented with legislation because there have alre...

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... concern that if marijuana is legal via doctor's prescription, the drug will be more readily available. There is also concern that the health benefits of smoking marijuana are overrated. For instance, among glaucoma sufferers, in order to achieve benefits from the drug, patients would literally have to be stoned all the time. Unfortunately, the "efficacy" of marijuana is unclear because as an ... , 23% of heroin users get hooked, and a third of tobacco smokers become slaves to cigarettes. I have smoked while I have been sick and have had a migraine go away. I say the medical benefits of m...

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... rate in comparison to all drugs, and the fact that there has never been a marijuana-related death as far as health is concerned, I believe that these patients truly deserve any benefits derived from the use the drug, even in the absence of scientific proof. Many agencies that are anti-marijuana such as the Drug Enforcement Agency and police departments argue that ... that marijuana has no legitimate medical purpose" (Health Organization's Endorsements). I feel that if the effects of marijuana are assisting the patients, then that is proof enough of the drug's positive benefits, regardle...

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... not that expensive. Because marijuana can be taken just as regularly as antidepressants, it should be an option for those who struggle financially and for those who don't have any benefits on antidepressants. As you continue taking antidepressants, the side effects get worse; nevertheless, you can't stop medication as you become ill. Cannabis on the other hand increases serotonin levels in ... 15 minutes. Marijuana works for some disorders like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and bipolar disorder. In addition, it also helps illnesses like epilepsy, migraines and nerve ...

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... now would post-legalization. A new massive and prosperous market would take shape in the United States, and that would expand capitalist ventures and fund federal projects through taxation. The economic benefits of marijuana can be seen in Colorado, where it was recently legalized. In 2014, Colorado was ranked as one of the fastest growing economies in the United States, and the ... , billions of dollars are being wasted, and a tremendous amount of atrocities are occurring within our country over a drug that would create such an abundance of positive impacts such as economical benefits, ...

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... would acquire new sources of revenue by regulating marijuana sales. The legalization of marijuana would benefit health, create jobs, help stimulate the economy and regulate crime. Marijuana has Many Health Benefits Six studies funded by the Food and Drug Administration found that marijuana helps people cope with the violent nausea that often accompanies cancer treatment. Other studies have shown that it ... keeps them from wasting away. And it relieves eye pressure that causes blindness in glaucoma patients. ("Let Sick") Even though my research shows that marijuana has many health benef...

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... lives of others? There are three major issues amongst Marijuana and its legal process. One reason is that marijuana is less dangerous than other drugs and is used for medicinal benefits. Another reason for legalizing medical Marijuana is it has harmless side effects that are presented to be less dangerous than most prescription medications, like Percocet which can be harmful causing ... being high and feeling pleasure, it also enhances sensations like smell, taste, and temperature. All marijuana will not get you high no matter how much of it you ingest. The benefits from using medical m...

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... areas of the brain where dopamine is regulated (Margolis). In my opinion the legalization of marijuana has helped take something that most people considered taboo and shine light on the benefits of its medical uses. I do not think that the legalization of marijuana will have a negative impact on teenagers- instead, I feel it will do quite the opposite. Methods For my research ... should be regarded as the most harmful of the three? And while it is important to understand the potentially harmful aspects of marijuana, it is equally important to know the benefits, both medically and legall...

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