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I need a 5-6 page paper in APA formatt on Will medical marijuana become legal federally in the next two years?

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Running head: LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA

Legalization of Marijuana
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LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA

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Introduction
In the past the use of marijuana was associated with adverse effects on a person's health;
however, recent research has proven that marijuana is good for a person's health. Marijuana in
some instances is said to reduce chronic pain among individuals especially those undergoing
surgical operations. Marijuana is also used in helping spasms of muscles among patients
undergoing therapy, and it reduces Parkinson disease. As of April 2017, 29 states in the United
States of America had legalized marijuana, and hence the citizens could openly use the drug
(National Institute of Drug Abuse). The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved
cannabinoids which are found in the marijuana plant to be used for medication. 85% of
Americans supported the legalization of Marijuana while 9.4 million people have admitted to
using the drug (Grinspoon, 2018). The Scientific researchers are still investigating additional
medical benefits of marijuana as it seems that it positively impacts people's health.
Legalization of Marijuana is important in the United States as the health benefits
identified in the drug have reduced the number of overdose and accident deaths in the country.
The legalization of Marijuana has resulted in medical authorities prescribing the required amount
of Marijuana to the patients. According to Drug Enforcement Administration, 40% of men
involved in fatal accidents when tested were found to have used marijuana earlier. People who
used Marijuana from a young age when they grew up they started using other dangerous drugs.
62% of Marijuana users were found to use cocaine, 9% used heroin, and 54% abused
prescription drugs (Drug-Free World). The use of Marijuana without any supervision results in
dangerous effects on human health. Use of Marijuana under supervision will enable users to
understand its benefits and use it in the required manner.

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Will the increasing research on the medical benefits of marijuana lead to the legalization of the
drug in the next two years?
Background
The use of Marijuana is dated in 2732 BC among the Chinese who used it for medicinal
purposes. In 500 AD the drug spread to North Africa, India, and Europe. Marijuana was popular
in India and in Muslim population which leads to the development of hashish. Hashish was
formed from the co...


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