Baron first introduces cannabis with its early frequent use for medicinal purpose. However, driven by political and social factors rather than scientific factors, this plant has shifted its status from legal to illegal during past decades. Still, Baron points out the fact that cannabis used in medicinal field shows its efficiency in treating a multitude of diseases, especially chronic pain disorders including headache. Students in particular should find this article useful for summarizing the early history of marijuana and answering the question how it became illegal. The political movements mentioned provide social perspective to explain the illegal status of cannabis with details. The historical facts in this article add credibility to …show more content…
to its present situation in the United States, the contrast between the accusation of marijuana abuse from politicians and the notable amount of people involved in cannabis use during their life time. A prediction that a change of marijuana use will occur sooner or later is also addressed at the end. Students will find this article an interesting angle to introduce the illegalization of marijuana. The contrast between the attitude of politicians and individuals towards marijuana use mentioned above directly lead me to the research topic. The statistics of marijuana use in today’s United States provided in this article describe this problem more specifically and precisely, which also add credibility to its argument. Isralowitz here tries to look at marijuana use in a political way and presents different voices from various social organizations, offering a new perspective to indicate that there are health benefits to be had with marijuana’s use. However, the context of this article reveals a preference for marijuana legalization and a prospective shift in values of marijuana without showing solid evidences to prove Isralowitz’s …show more content…
Topics discussed also include what social or economic effects that decriminalization of marijuana has had on the United States society. The heated-debate situation of marijuana today mainly results from the discrepancy between federal laws and state laws. By analyzing different laws, we can gain an insight into why marijuana is legal today in most states. Also by looking at the social and economic consequences of marijuana legalization in certain states, we can better understand why other states still consider marijuana illegal. This article provides a different and unique angle to explore the research topic by comparing legislative difference among laws. It should reveal more logic reasons for today’s situation of marijuana. Also the social and economic impact of marijuana legalization for medical use in Minnesota would serve to generalize this problem to nationwide with more credibility. Its mention of the correlation between marijuana use and crime rates is worthy of
In the past decade, a number of movements to legalize the use of marijuana has been gaining momentum. According to the 2016 Gallup survey, a record high 60% of Americans say that marijuana should be legalized and this figure marks a 9% increase compared to 2014. Support for legalizing marijuana was 31% in 2000, 50% in 2016 before reaching 60% last year. This shows that despite government efforts to eliminate its use, marijuana is becoming more popular. It is clear that
The debate surrounding the legalization of marijuana has gained significant momentum in recent years, with an increasing number of states embracing the idea. Although this drug has economic, social, and health implications, Texas remains one of the few states that continues to prohibit this drug’s recreational use. This essay aims to present a comprehensive argument for the legalization of marijuana in Texas by examining its potential economic benefits, social implications, and health considerations. By analyzing data from various sources, including scholarly articles and database sources, this essay will highlight the advantages of legalizing marijuana and the positive impact it can have on the society of Texas.
Back in the early twentieth century, marijuana was mainly used for medical purposes in the US. Now, both it 's recreational and medical use is increasingly being consumed by the population and the tendency is to continue increasing. Much has been said about the use of marijuana as a solution to different health problems, and although not everything that is said is true, it cannot be ignored that marijuana can help in the treatment of some cases of adult patients. CNN’s chief medical correspondent, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, was opposed to the medicinal use of cannabis. Based on his knowledge as a neurologist, he was convinced that the drug was dangerous and had dismissed its supposed therapeutic benefits.
Kris Krane is the Director of Cannabis Development for KCSA Strategic Communications, a leading public relations and investor relations firm with a robust cannabis practice (Krane). The author of the article Cannabis Legalization is Key to Economic Recovery, much like Ending Alcohol Prohibition Helped Us Out of The Great Depression persuades his audience with logical and ethical explanations through his article why cannabis should be legalized for economic and job growth. As he uses rhetoric throughout his article to persuade his audience with evidence and good storyline. Using logical and ethical reasoning in his article, Krane shows the legalization of cannabis will offer more jobs and help the economy after the shutdown covid-19 caused
Sorting Through the Science on Marijuana, written by Itai Danovitch, touches on what marijuana is, the innocuous and detrimental effects it can have on a body, and how the legalization of this drug would affect the rates of marijuana use. Throughout the piece, Danovitch speaks from an unbiased point of view; he is neither for the legalization and use of this drug nor against it. Itai Danovitch not only establishes a dependable and impartial article, he also connects to the reader, both, emotionally and logically through statements validated by facts. Itai Danovitch, M.D. receives his credibility from his profession as a doctor. Not only does Danovitch state facts, he also, provides an adequate amount of information along with the citations
Since marijuana was legalized there have been dramatic results. States that allow the use of marijuana have increased the public’s awareness of the drug’s effects. After an increase in public awarness, many people are setting the drug aside due to long-term effects. If other drugs were made legal in the United States and their long-term and short-term effects were taught, it is very likely that there would be a decrease in their use. People are less inclined to get hooked onto drugs when they realize it could kill them.
With the pressure to legalize marijuana rise for government officials, protesters argue that decriminalizing marijuana would help society and benefit the people living in the Unites States. In states that have already legalized marijuana, it has been documented and proven that marijuana usage has been higher than before legalization, even if the consequences were very severe (“Marijuana Decriminalization”). If people are so highly dedicated to continuingcontinue using marijuana, even with their lives and future at stake, what could stop them? Marijuana has been proven to be a “gateway” drug, therefore, if marijuana were to be legalized, eventually other harmful substances could be legalized as well causing many deaths and various forms of
On the topic of the “Legalization of Marijuana”, Marc Victor and Bill Montgomery presented a convoluted analysis. Based on an analysis of argument fallacies, Victor lost the debate by falling victim to false analogies, hasty generalizations, false dilemmas, and non-sequiturs. Victor’s unknowing use of argument fallacies underscored his credibility as an expert in the field, made him appear to be uneducated on the topic, and brought greater attention to the fact that his debate lacked substance. He continuously made assumption about Americans, had a general misunderstanding of the American political climate, and filled his argument with unrelated issues. This ballot will critically analyze the arguments of Victor and Montgomery and judge their
In the 1960’s marijuana use had no outstanding effects on the United States people but in today's society the use of marijuana had become a huge epidemic over the past years. Even though it has been scientifically proven that marijuana can help seizures, Crohn’s, and effects of cancer, yet many people in today's society still believe that it has no use. In the United States 45 percent of drug arrest in 2013 were due to marijuana, but at Woodstock in 1969 when there was a controversial “Drug War” no one was arrested for marijuana (Merino par. 3). The use of marijuana is more strict in the United States now then it was in
Main Point - Better solution for drug users - Medical treatment I. Introduction A. Attention getter - Talking about marijuana, you might think about a very bad and addictive drug, but there are many researches showing that marijuana is less addictive than coffee (Jacques, 2013). Moreover, many people also believe that marijuana is a very lethal herb, but, in fact, marijuana has been used for 10,000 years, and there is no record of people was dead from using overdose of marijuana. B. Reason to listen - Nowadays, practically, Many Thais have tried weed for many reasons such as curiosity, but indeed, we have been influenced by the western cultures especially from the US. Moreover, there also many people that really want to know whether marijuana is that bad, or is there any advantages.
The topic of this controversial essay will be about is the legalization of marijuana. I will be advocating for the legalization of marijuana. The legalization of marijuana is so controversial because it was outlawed in the past, but now people are discovering new things it could do and wish to have it legalized once again. The legalization of marijuana can offer medical benefits, generate a lot of tax money, and decreases prisoner space. The legalization of marijuana can offer many health benefits.
The beneficiary development of the economy, the helpful cannabis medicine and the reduction of the criminality
Today the demands are changing in different states. In States such as Colorado and Washington, marijuana has been legalized for recreational use. This move raised several questions as far as decriminalization of marijuana is concerned. Besides portraying the US in a bad light, legalization of marijuana for recreation increases the risk of developing mental problems, increases government expenditure on public health, jeopardizes the future of children, and is a gateway to other dangerous drugs. Increased health problems and public health expenditure-
The history of marijuana as well as the information and studies drawn and discussed in this essay show that marijuana legalization for medical and/or recreational purposes will not only positively impact society, but also change the society’s idea of marijuana use as a deviant act. Deviant behavior negatively impacts society, therefore the idea that marijuana use is a positive impact for society will, in turn, change the idea that marijuana use is an act/form of
Why Marijuana Should be Legal Marijuana is a very prominent issue in society today. Many false and slanderous things have been said about marijuana in recent times. But the truth about marijuana continues to reveal itself. Sadly these truths are being criticised because of the stereotypical view that many people call the typical “pot smoker”.