Legalizing Marijuana Research Paper
LEGALIZING MARIJUANA
Table of Contents Abstract 3 LEGALIZING MARIJUANA 4 Review of Related Literature 7 Cannabis (Marijuana) History 7 Politics and Cannabis (Marijuana) 8 Summary 9 Chapter 3 10 Methodology 10 Chapter 4 12 Findings 12 Figure 1 12 Figure 2 13 Chapter 5 14 Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations 14 Questionnaire (1) 15 Questionnaire (2) 16 Cover Letter – Via Email 17 References 18
Abstract
Marijuana legalization for medicinal purposes is a highly controversial subject that is sure to heighten the interest of many. This topic has been on the horizon for many years and in the recent past that has brought various governing bodies to debate. There are ethical and moral challenges with the use of marijuana along with advantages that the use of this controversial drug brings. The medical industry is becoming one of its biggest advocates to make this drug legal. Marijuana, or as it is commonly referred to cannabis or hemp, has widely been known as a miracle drug to combat some very difficult diseases. It is also known as one of the largest illegal substances produced and sold worldwide. This naturally grown plant has an array of properties that contributes many benefiting factors to the patients it serves. Conversely, the benefits of marijuana, is not without negative effects when abused leading to other medical conditions such as mental and or physical disorders. Comparatively, there are other narcotic drugs that are legally prescribed having similar adverse side effects. Any drug considered for medical use should be fully investigated and understood prior to being released for public consumption and routinely prescribed with the full understanding all prescribed narcotic drugs are at risk of being abused and could ultimately lead to addiction. This research is to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of legalizing marijuana for medicinal use demonstrating how the different viewpoints generate
Table of Contents Abstract 3 LEGALIZING MARIJUANA 4 Review of Related Literature 7 Cannabis (Marijuana) History 7 Politics and Cannabis (Marijuana) 8 Summary 9 Chapter 3 10 Methodology 10 Chapter 4 12 Findings 12 Figure 1 12 Figure 2 13 Chapter 5 14 Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations 14 Questionnaire (1) 15 Questionnaire (2) 16 Cover Letter – Via Email 17 References 18
Abstract
Marijuana legalization for medicinal purposes is a highly controversial subject that is sure to heighten the interest of many. This topic has been on the horizon for many years and in the recent past that has brought various governing bodies to debate. There are ethical and moral challenges with the use of marijuana along with advantages that the use of this controversial drug brings. The medical industry is becoming one of its biggest advocates to make this drug legal. Marijuana, or as it is commonly referred to cannabis or hemp, has widely been known as a miracle drug to combat some very difficult diseases. It is also known as one of the largest illegal substances produced and sold worldwide. This naturally grown plant has an array of properties that contributes many benefiting factors to the patients it serves. Conversely, the benefits of marijuana, is not without negative effects when abused leading to other medical conditions such as mental and or physical disorders. Comparatively, there are other narcotic drugs that are legally prescribed having similar adverse side effects. Any drug considered for medical use should be fully investigated and understood prior to being released for public consumption and routinely prescribed with the full understanding all prescribed narcotic drugs are at risk of being abused and could ultimately lead to addiction. This research is to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of legalizing marijuana for medicinal use demonstrating how the different viewpoints generate