In addition, marijuana opponents argue that many users attain a psychological dependence on the "high" that marijuana can create. Such dependence can result in stunted emotional and social maturity as some users lose interest in school, job, and social activities. About 100,000 people each year resort to drug abuse treatment programs to end their marijuana addiction. Some people also view marijuana as a "gateway" drug that can lead to the abuse of other dangerous and illegal substances, including cocaine and heroin.
To get more evidence, the executive office ordered multiple studies be done in order to determine if marijuana had any medical value. The decision of the Clinton Administration came two months after a government-sponsored study concluded that "the active ingredients in marijuana, called cannabinoids, appeared useful for treating pain, nausea, and severe weight loss in AIDS patients. Many of those who oppose this say that long-term smoking can add to respiratory problems. They want to find a system in which the cannabinoids can be separated from the plant in order to produce the active ingredients without releasing the 400+ other cancerous particles into your body. .
I firmly believe that marijuana should be legalized for medical use due to the proof the Institute of Medicine has gathered, showing marijuana's benefits. If a certain plant can help ease the suffering of our fellow citizens than why not take advantage from it. Not only can this help people who suffer but the rest of society. With medical marijuana around, congress can spend less money fighting marijuana and concentrate on more important issues. One problem would be easier access for people without prescriptions. With more marijuana around the easier it would be to acquire. A solution to this would be to monitor the people who have it. Have designated smoking areas or something. It is sad that so many politicians say that marijuana is bad when so many government studies say it has so many benefits.