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  1. Legalizing Marijuana for Medical, Recreational Use Largely Favored in

    A 57% majority of Republicans ages 18 to 29 favor making marijuana legal for medical and recreational use, compared with 52% among those ages 30 to 49 and much smaller shares of older Republicans. Still, wide majorities of Republicans in all age groups favor legalizing marijuana at least for medical use. Among those ages 65 and older, just 20% ...

  2. PDF The Public Health Effects of Legalizing Marijuana National Bureau of

    The Public Health Effects of Legalizing Marijuana D. Mark Anderson and Daniel I. Rees NBER Working Paper No. 28647 April 2021 JEL No. I1,I12,I18,K42 ABSTRACT Thirty-six states have legalized medical marijuana and 14 states have legalized the use of marijuana for recreational purposes.

  3. Risks and Benefits of Legalized Cannabis

    Thirty-eight states and Washington, D.C., have legalized medical cannabis, while 23 states and D.C. have legalized recreational use. Cannabis legalization has benefits, such as removing the product from the illegal market so it can be taxed and regulated, but science is still trying to catch up as social norms evolve and different products ...

  4. Marijuana Argumentative Outline: [Essay Example], 487 words

    Thesis Statement: This essay will argue that marijuana should be legalized for medical and recreational use due to its potential benefits, including its ability to relieve chronic pain, stimulate economic growth, and reduce crime rates. Body. Paragraph 1: Medical Benefits of Marijuana. Topic Sentence: Marijuana has been proven to have numerous ...

  5. Essays on Cannabis Legalization

    Essays on Cannabis Legalization. Thomas, Danna Kang. Though the drug remains illegal at the federal level, in recent years states and localities have increasingly liberalized their marijuana laws in order to generate tax revenue and save resources on marijuana law enforcement. Many states have adopted some form of medical marijuana and/or ...

  6. Legalization Of Marijuana: [Essay Example], 698 words

    From medical benefits to social implications, the topic of marijuana legalization encompasses a wide range of factors that must be carefully examined. In this essay, we will delve into the complexities of this controversial subject, exploring the potential benefits and drawbacks of legalizing marijuana for both medicinal and recreational use.

  7. THREE ESSAYS ON THE EFFECT OF LEGALIZING MARIJUANA ON HEALTH ...

    The legalization of marijuana has emerged as a critical public policy issue, with far-reaching implications for health, education, and government programs at both the state and federal levels. The three essays of this dissertation show that medical marijuana legalization (MML) has a negative effect in each of these areas. The first essay shows, that the enactment of MMLs can exacerbate the ...

  8. Overwhelming support for legal recreational or medical marijuana in U.S

    Nearly two-thirds of conservative and moderate Democrats (63%) say marijuana should be legal for medical and recreational use. An overwhelming majority of liberal Democrats (84%) say the same. There also are racial and ethnic differences in views of legalizing marijuana. Roughly two-thirds of Black adults (68%) and six-in-ten White adults say ...

  9. Pros and Cons of Legalizing Marijuana

    The Pros of Legalizing Marijuana . Americans overwhelmingly support the legalization of marijuana. In fact, according to the Pew Research Center, 88% of Americans support legalizing marijuana. Of those, 59% say it should be legal for medical and recreational use, and 30% say it should be legal for medical reasons only.

  10. Most Americans now live in a legal marijuana state

    Our analysis finds that around three-quarters of all dispensaries in the country (76%) are in states that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Another 23% are in medical marijuana-only states. In fact, two of the top five states with the largest number of dispensaries - Oklahoma and Florida - allow the drug for medical use only.

  11. Legalization of Marijuana Essays: Example, Tips, and References

    Marijuana is made up of the leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant. THC, or delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, is the primary active ingredient in marijuana. It enters the bloodstream and travels to the brain. This substance induces a state of relaxation in the body. There have been several debates on whether marijuana should be legalized.

  12. Five Reasons Why We Should Legalize Cannabis

    5. Legalization for Acceptance. Finally, legalization could help reduce the stigma surrounding cannabis use. Before cannabis legalization, people who use the plant were often viewed as criminals or deviants. Legalization can help change this perception and lead to more open and honest conversations about cannabis use.

  13. Debating the legalisation of recreational cannabis

    Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug globally, particularly in North America and high-income countries in Europe and Oceania. Although the use of medicinal cannabis is legal in many countries, for example to treat chronic pain, poor appetite, or nausea due to chemotherapy, legalisation of non-medicinal or recreational cannabis is a topic of growing public discussion and debate ...

  14. America's Embrace of Marijuana

    The shift has continued even as legalization has produced its own problems. In states where marijuana is legal, people have reported more addiction and other serious medical issues that are linked ...

  15. Medical Cannabis State and Federal Regulations

    Thirty-six states and four territories in the United States have legalized cannabis for medical and/or recreational use. Marijuana, however, continues to be classified as a schedule I substance under the Federal Controlled Substance Act and remains illegal under US federal law. The incongruity between state and federal legislation creates various challenges for stakeholders: patients, medical ...

  16. Marijuana Legalization

    Marijuana legalization is a contentious issue with implications for health, economy, and society. Essays might explore the arguments for and against legalization, the experiences of regions where marijuana has been legalized, and the legal, economic, and social ramifications of legalization. Additionally, discussions might extend to the medical ...

  17. Why Marijuana Should Be Legalized and Its Benefits

    This essay will argue that marijuana should be legalized for several reasons, including its potential medical benefits, the reduction of criminal activity, and the economic advantages it offers. In the realm of medical marijuana, there is a wealth of evidence supporting its potential therapeutic properties.

  18. Analysis of Arguments: Should Marijuana Be Legalized? Annotated

    Pro Arguments (Support for your position): The majority of Americans agree on the necessity to legalize marijuana. Its medical and recreational use is a sufficient basis for this change. Con Arguments (Opposing Views): The resistance of older populations to this idea is highly possible. This initiative is accompanied by concerns regarding the ...

  19. Can marijuana ease mental health conditions?

    So far, medical marijuana has been legalized in 31 states and nine have legalized its recreational use. The Marijuana Policy Project estimates that more than 2.8 million people in the United States are using marijuana, or cannabis, as medicine. Recreational use is even higher, with more than 22.2 million users, according to a 2015 national survey.. As one researcher, neuroscientist Staci ...

  20. Legalization of Marijuana: Arguments For and Against Essay

    It is therefore not necessary to legalize marijuana solely on the reason that it has medical benefits (Rabin par 2). It is important to note that legalizing marijuana for medical use will open avenues for people to misuse it. Arguably, it would be very difficult to define what is meant by medical use.

  21. The Economic Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana

    One of the most immediate effects of marijuana legalization is its effect of tax revenue. In 2023, total cannabis-related tax revenue collected by all states topped $4.18 billion. California ...

  22. MARIJUANA LEGALITY BY STATE

    Marijuana laws are changing at a rapid pace across all 50 states, making things a bit confusing at times. In order to keep up with the ever-changing laws, DISA has provided this interactive map for information on legalization, medical use, recreational use, and anything in between. Are you wondering what the marijuana laws are in your state?

  23. Florida Amendment 3: Recreational Marijuana Initiative Explained

    The proposed amendment states, in part, "Allows adults 21 years or older to possess, purchase, or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical personal consumption by smoking ...

  24. Florida Amendments 2024: How to vote on marijuana Amendment 3

    Why: "The way Florida handles low-level marijuana possession is ineffective, destructive, racially biased and detached from modern sentiment. It's a good thing voters have a chance to rectify all that in the Nov. 5 election. Legalizing adult-use recreational marijuana can't get here soon enough. Our justice system snares too many ...