state laws (should) be changed to no longer make it a crime to possess marijuana for private use” (Richard M. Nixon). Marijuana has been grown for more than 2,000 years ago. It contains over 400 different chemicals. There has been reported that 158.8 million of people use marijuana. People who consume marijuana start from when they are teenagers all the way through adulthood. Marijuana has been the second most frequent substance found in the human body. Marijuana should be legalized because it…
wealth to this country. Too bad this plant or drug; Marijuana, is illegal for medical use in Florida and many other states. Marijuana is a naturally grown plant and over the years research has shown more and more about the medicinal properties. The legalization of Medicinal Marijuana would have many effects on not only the health of many but also our economy. Though some Americans are still worried about what can happen if marijuana is legalized for medical use, support for legalization is…
Why or why not should Marijuana be Legalized? Marijuana has been a topic people have been talking about for a while know. There are many people that say marijuana should be legalized, but there are also many people that do not want marijuana to be legalized in all states. One main concern about legalizing marijuana, is what age would someone have to be to use it. Many people today use medical marijuana and it seems to be working. Others, are concerned about society and how it will tempt…
There are many controversial topics in today’s world, but one topic at the very top of this list is the legalization of marijuana. The main argument is whether or not marijuana should be legalized for medical purposes. Many states have legalized medical marijuana already. For example Washington and Colorado legalized the drug. A lot of people use marijuana illegally which gives a negative connotation about the effects of the drug. The age of people using the drug starts with teens and goes…
Marijuana still has yet to be legalized within all 50 states. There are numerous reasons why it should be legalized but the main one would be the medical benefits. A drug that is similar to it with its medical benefits is called Peyote. Peyote is a substance in the plant, mescaline, produces a wide range of hallucinations. It's legal for Native Americans to use it on their reservations. The Native Americans alone. The main issue is why a hallucinogenic drug gets legalized before marijuana,…
Legalization of Marijuana Have you ever thought about the legalization of marijuana? Many people have different beliefs on why marijuana should or shouldn't be legalized. Marijuana shouldn’t be legalized because of its health issues on the brain, lungs, and it could lead to the use stronger more dangerous drugs. Some people believe that the legalization of marijuana shouldn't be done. Marijuana leads to using stronger and more dangerous drugs. For example if someone smokes marijuana they would…
Connecticut should not fully legalize marijuana because it has harmful effects on people. Taking in too much of it can wreck the lives and careers of millions of our citizens. Yet, marijuana remains the recreational drug of choice for millions of Americans. Critics of full legalizing it argue that the drug does more harm than good. Users of marijuana may experience both physical and psychological effects. Physical effects range from red eyes to dry mouth, to an increase in heart rate and loss…
Introduction These days marijuana used by mostly everyone. Its mainly used for getting high or medical purposes. Marijuana is illegal in most states yet it is still used because of what it can do for people. It does affect simple brain functions but people that see only the negatives about the plant, don’t see the positives about it. Thesis Statement Should marijuana be legalized nationwide for recreational use? People think that marijuana is a harmful “drug” when it is known as a plant that is…
United States about legalizing marijuana since its early prohibition began on a state-by-state basis in the early twentieth century. Marijuana is legalized in 23 states and the District of Columbia have enacted laws to legalize medical marijuana and four states for recreational use. Though marijuana, which is also called cannabis would boost the economy, it has also its negative effects to people, especially to those who treat it as a recreational use. Even though marijuana is legal as…
Marijuana is federally labeled a schedule one drug, meaning that it is illegal under any circumstances and that it has no medical benefits. However, marijuana is still widely used by many Americans; in fact, according to a recent Gallup poll (2013): “38% [of Americans] Have Tried Marijuana,” needless to say that this percentage could be considerably higher because the information is self reported (Saad 2013). States are now taking action to legalize marijuana for medical use and a few states…