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00Should marijuana be legalized for medical use?Should marijuana be legalized for medical use? [Please remove the green backdrop.] Marijuana is known as dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant that is smoked as a drug (Derek pg.3). It is mainly grown in the wild and also by cultivated by people for pro and con reasons. The use of this plant can impact a person’s life positively in many ways such as using marijuana to treat cancer at the an early stage, for example stage one (George J. Annas, J.D., M.P.H pg. 983-984), less risk of asthma attack, and improving psychological conditions, among others. On the other hand, it can be a very dangerous substance to take so one must be cognizant of the risks unowned [because it doesn’t make sense] treats oneself. In fact, Bob Marley states, “When you smoke the herb, it reveals you to yourself.” This simply means that he was suffering from cancer so therefore when smoking the medical marijuana, it reduces pain significantly. [I don’t see this to be what it means at all, and your readers won’t either.] Or one may say that, marijuana might be fun at the beginning for a person who has not yet understood the whole theory background on its cause and effect. It can also damage your mind as well as uplift you. Therefore, it is my belief that marijuana should be legal in all states for medical reasons only, and not made legal recreationally, as the current governmental trend seems to be favoring.This perhaps should be the better more focused direction of your paper—discussing this fact and prompting other states besides the few like Colorado and Washington who have already legalized it to not move forward with it.].Even more, marijuana is a highly heated and controversial and disputed topic of discussion in the United States today. Statistics has proven that over “fifty-five per cent” of the United States population accept as true that marijuana should continue to be illegal and the other forty-five per cent strike down the pot’s legal status should be altered awkwardly stated (The Christian Science Monitor pg.2).This is because prohibitionist [wording] is based on interdiction and criminalization of the consumption of the drug. According to the article by Christian Science Monitor, who is an expert on marijuana[what makes them experts?] identifies, some short-term effects it might have on the majority of individuals are sensory distortion, panic, anxiety, poor coordination of movement, lowered reaction time, feelings of sleepiness or depression, and?increased heart rate (and risk of heart attack according to 10 Major Health Benefits of Marijuana. COED) because of the the rare over dose in one day orof more than aby the pound of marijuana consumed in a day.) The long-term effects of marijuana are reduced resistance to common illnesses (colds, bronchitis, etc.), suppression of the immune system, growth disorders, increase of abnormally structured cells in the body, reduction of male sex hormones, rapid destruction of lung fibers and lesions (injuries) to the brain could be permanent, reduced sexual capacity, study difficulties: reduced ability to learn and retain information, apathy, drowsiness, lack of motivation, and personality and mood changes and the inability to understand things?clearly (George J. Annas , J.D., M.P.H pg. 983- 985). Specifically state that these negative consequences of using marijuana is just another reason why it should not be made available for recreational use. Opposition: Yea, but alcohol is legal! Then, address this. You’ll have to refute that point. Or concede if necessary.According to scientific studies done by groups such as the Pew Research Center, and Rand Drug Policy Research Center, the active ingredient in cannabis, THC, remains in the body for weeks or longer. Marijuana smoke contains fifty percent to seventy percent more cancer causing substances than tobacco smoke. One major research study reported that a single cannabis joint could cause as much damage to the lungs as up to five regular cigarettes smoked one after another. Unfortunately, long-time joint smokers often suffer from bronchitis, which is an inflammation of the respiratory tract. The drug can affect more than your physical health. Studies in Australia in 2008 linked years of heavy marijuana use to brain abnormalities. This is backed up by earlier research on the long-term effects of marijuana, which indicate changes in the brain similar to those caused by long-term abuse of other major drugs (Mary Jayne Davis 2013 pg. 1- 5). Thus, more reasons why it should not be made legal for recreational purposes. However,--The smoking or ingestion of marijuana leavefs is less harmful to the body than smoking tobacco or drinking alcohol, a. As shown in the graph below. Heroin AlcoholTobacco CamabiePhysical DependenceVery Strong Very Strong Strong Weak Psychological DependenceVery StrongVery StrongVery StrongWeakNervous System Toxicity WeakStrong None NoneGeneral Toxicity Strong Strong Very Strong Very StrongSocial Risk Very Strong Strong None WeakChart Found on Should marijuana be legalized by Mary Jayne( Davis 2013 pg. 2). Marijuana also changes the structure of sperm cells, by deforming them. [Source?] Even small amounts of marijuana can cause temporary sterility in men. In addition, Marijuana use can upset a woman’s menstrual cycle. Studies such as in the late 1996 the Department of Health and Human Services, and Prof. Annas is available at gave more detail showing that the mental functions of people who have smoked a lot of marijuana tend to be diminished. The THC in cannabis disrupts nerve cells in the brain affecting memory. Cannabis is one of the few drugs which cause abnormal cell division which leads to severe hereditary defects. A pregnant woman who regularly? HYPERLINK "" smokes marijuana or hashish?may give birth prematurely to an undersized, underweight baby. Over the last ten years, many children of marijuana users have been born with reduced initiative and lessened abilities to concentrate and pursue life goals (Drug Legalization pg. 2 and Owen Pointdexter/ Alernet pg. 3, 4 & 6). [Use proper citation] All of these negative consequences of smoking marijuana lead one to beliebe that it should not be made legal for general use, for the overall health and well-being of the people of the United States.Thus, if, marijuana should be legal it should only be acceptable to the patients that are well in need. Therefore, if they are not in need they may not have access to it. Some may say, it is a very hard task to deal with because violence may occur in some states. This is proving that prohibition does not help the country in any way, it only causes difficulties. One unintended effect of marijuana prohibition is that marijuana is very prevalent in the United States high schools (Mary Jayne Davis 2013 pg. 2)[proper citation format]. Furthermore, it is very accessible by gangs, and a person does not have to be twenty-one to purchase marijuana as dealers usually do not care how old you are as long as you have money. Reason for this is children can access marijuana easier than alcohol. What does this have to do with your thesis? Relate this point in this paragraph back to your idea that it should only be legalized for medical use. Statistics shows from the article Drug Legalization and Mary Jayne Davis states that when eighteen to twenty-eight year olds were asked whether they support, oppose or are unsure about legalizing marijuana, forty-four percent support legalization (twenty-three percent strongly support, twenty-one somewhat support), thirty-four percent oppose (twenty-three percent strongly oppose, eleven percent somewhat oppose) and twenty-two percent are unsure the exact same percentages across the board as one year ago. So how do these statistics affect your thesis and reasoning? The map below shows states legalizing marijuana use for medical and recreational purposes. Information below is current as of April 29, 2016. Marijuana Legalization Status is found on to this website for the map: HYPERLINK "" may be a good place to discuss the differences between the states that have medical legalization and states that have recreational…The majority of people believes that the legalization of medical marijuana is a complex and nuanced issue but it is not according to the states that have approved this drug for medical usage; they have seen a tremendous impact. According to George J. Annas, J.D., M.P.H., states, however, many people in society are trying to persuade the government to legalize the medical use of marijuana. Marijuana is a drug that is mind altering. It relaxes the body and slows down a person as a whole. According theThe opposition states that there are more cons than pros to legalizing marijuana. Although, the medical use of marijuana has been known to help some medical patients, which is justifying that legalizing marijuana would not be only seem as a burden to society but, a grate[sp] use to improve the economy which will decrease violence and taking up the space of jail instead it will open up agricultural as well while giving pharmaceutical companies to have a better chance to provide a better health service for cancer patients and many others. Also, can boom unemployed people to have a job to sustain oneself and learn the different usage of marijuana about how it affects illnesses in a positive view. [Contradictory—reframe this to show that this is a concession—but you’ll need to show why your reasoning is stronger for why it shouldn’t be legal recreationally.Therefore, it might cause problems, but at the end of the day, it can be helpful in some ways. Which it slows the body down, where is ease pain[awkward]. People with family members who suffer see legalization for the good and bad. Unfortunately, marijuana does not only affect the abuser, but also his or her family. It is time to put the Federal Uniform Controlled Substances Act to rest.? There are very clear points that have proven that legalizing marijuana would only help the United States of America.?[Still contradictory] One may say so with complete confidence because of the medical capabilities, economic relief, crime reduction, free resources and the fact that it has been decriminalized in a couple states.? All of these points are related with each other and directly impact the United States in a positive way.?[Still contradictory] The pro marijuana legalization is backed with many facts that make it the better option while the “nay-sayers” are driven by a false assumption that marijuana is a terrible drug that only causes problems (Owen Poindexter/AlterNet 2014). [proper citation format] [Still contradictory]? People need to open their eyes and stop being ignorant about the fact that medical use of marijuana, being legal, would help the United States in dire need of help.? Too many people still look down on the drug simply due to its false reputation.? Most of the people who oppose its legalization have never once looked into the benefits it holds and many never will.?One simpley reason is that some persons who are not sick may abuse the right cause such as helping asthmatic people or cancer patients realizing a great amount of pain. This is one reason the great Reggae artist Bob Marley uses marijuana to realist[wording] the pain because of suffering from cancer. No one is highlighting to[word choice] use marijuana, but to legalize it so that a cancer patient or any one in great pain that may be able to have few hours of less pain should be able to get access through the government legalizing for medical purposes only like in the states like XYZ, and not fully legalized in states it for example like California Colorado and Washington and more states have done so as of today. However, the opposition might state say:that let the potheads smoke their “spliff” in peace because all they want to do is enjoy life and it harms no one.? I will not agree to such because a teenager might take the idea of smoking marijuana the wrong way instead of understanding that it should only be legalized for medical usage and nothing else. Also, by engaging in the medical use of marijuana I have never in my life hadreflect such problems caused by marijuana to push a simply chain of dominos about to be hit.? In the near future America will legalize the medical use of marijuana for its people so that they may not suffer any longer and America will be put right back on their high horse (pun intended) once again.Work Cited[proper format needed]Annas GJ. Reefer madness -- the federal response to California's medical-marijuana law.?N Engl JMed?1997; 337:435-439Curry, Colleen. “Will Pot Laws in Colorado and Washington Make Them a New Amsterdam?”?ABC News. ABC News Network, March 23, 2016 Conant v. Walters, 309F3d 629 (9th Cir. 2002)Cole JM. Guidance regarding marijuana enforcement: memorandum for all United States Attorneys. Washington, DC: Department of Justice, March 12, 2016 Dopehead. Web. 13 July 2013., Matt. “Amendment 64 Passes: Colorado Legalizes Marijuana for Recreational Use.” The?? Huffington Post.?, March 23, 2016. HYPERLINK "" Full Text?|? HYPERLINK "" Web of Science?|? HYPERLINK "" Medline. HYPERLINK "" P., SzaflarskiE., Martina Bebin. (2014) Cannabis, cannabidiol, and epilepsy — From receptors to clinical response.?Epilepsy & Behavior?41, 277-282 HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" \o "Opens new window" CrossRefKassirer JP. Federal foolishness and marijuana.?N Engl J Med?1997; 336:366-367“Legalization Will Reduce Crime, Free Up Police Resources.” 20. Apr. 2010.“17 Legal Medical Marijuana States and DC – Medical Marijuana – .” 17 Sept. 2012."Marijuana Should Not Be Legalized." Drug Legalization. Ed. No?l Merino. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2010. Current Controversies. Rpt. from "Legalize Marijuana? Not So Fast." The Christian Science Monitor (22 May 2009). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 9 May 2016.URL, Matt. “Amendment 64 Passes: Colorado Legalizes Marijuana for Recreational Use.” The Huffington Post. , 06 Nov. 2012.“10 Major Health Benefits of Marijuana.” COED. 2. Sept. 2010. HYPERLINK "" HYPERLINK "" B., Strouse. (2014) Pot in Palliative Care: What We Need to Know.?Journal of Palliative Medicine, 141124084033003 HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" \o "Opens new window" CrossRefWashington, New York (CNNMoney) — “Colorado, Washington Legalize Recreational Marijuana Use.”?CNNMoney. Cable News Network, 07 Nov. 2012.Wayne, Hall Katherine, Morley. (2015) possible causes and consequences of reduced perceptions of the risks of using cannabis.?Clinical Toxicology?53,141-142 HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" \o "Opens new window" CrossRef ?Wolff, Madeline. “Legalizing Marijuana Can Reduce Crime, Increase Revenue for State.” Daily Sundial. Repeal prohibition, again. New York Times.W, Hall.M, Weier. (2015) Assessing the public health impacts of legalizing recreational cannabis use in the USA.?Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics, n/a-n/a HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" \o "Opens new window" CrossRef ................
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