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WHY LEGALIZE MARIJUANA IN THE UNITED STATES 1
Why Legalize Marijuana in the United States
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WHY LEGALIZE MARIJUANA IN THE UNITED STATES 2
Why Legalize Marijuana in the United States
The United States Constitution makes it illegal in all 50 states to cultivate, sell, or possess
marijuana, often known as cannabis. Despite this, marijuana remains the most readily available
and widely used illegal narcotic in the United States. Drummer et al. (2019) suggested that an
estimated 18% of Individuals admitted to consuming marijuana at least once in 2019. Forty-
seven states and DC have approved legislation that partially or allows medical and adult
recreational use of cannabis, and the battle is continuing. Legalizing more hazardous drugs like
alcohol and cigarettes while criminalizing a less harmful one like cannabis is a hypocritical act.
However, critics link marijuana to health issues and social breakdown. Legalization offers both
personal and social benefits and drawbacks, but its benefits outdo its shortcomings.
First, medical cannabis is already being used to treat ailments including cancer, PTSD,
epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, and glaucoma, which is why it should be legalized. While cannabis is
known to help those who have lost a large amount of weight due to medical reasons, it can also
help people who are trying to gain the weight back. One of marijuana's components, cannabidiol,
has long been used to treat epilepsy and ease sleeplessness (Grinspoon, 2020). It is strange that
alcohol and cigarettes, both known to be harmful to the human body, are outlawed while
marijuana is permitted.
Second, economically, the legalization of marijuana can create millions of new jobs and
billions of dollars in revenue. According to Chambers-Baltz (n.d), In 2020, legal marijuana sales
in the 47 states permitted totalled $17.5 billion, a 46% increase over the previous year. Millions
of dollars in unpaid taxes have also accumulated over time. Addiction develops due to substance
consumption, putting users' health and relationships at risk. Passive smoking exposes
nonsmokers to the dangers of secondhand smoke as well. Stuyt (2018) indicated that one out of

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WHY LEGALIZE MARIJUANA IN THE UNITED STATES Why Legalize Marijuana in the United States Student's Name Institutional Affiliation Course Name and Number Professor's Name Date 1 WHY LEGALIZE MARIJUANA IN THE UNITED STATES 2 Why Legalize Marijuana in the United States The United States Constitution makes it illegal in all 50 states to cultivate, sell, or possess marijuana, often known as cannabis. Despite this, marijuana remains the most readily available and widely used illegal narcotic in the United States. Drummer et al. (2019) suggested that an estimated 18% of Individuals admitted to consuming marijuana at least once in 2019. Fortyseven states and DC have approved legislation that partially or allows medical and adult recreational use of cannabis, and the battle is continuing. Legalizing more hazardous drugs like alcohol and cigarettes while criminalizing a less harmful one like cannabis is a hypocritical act. However, critics link marijuana to health issues and social breakdown. Legalization offers both personal and social benefits and drawbacks, but its benefits outdo its shortcomings. First, medical cannabis is already being used to treat ailments including cancer, PTSD, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, and glaucoma, which is why it should be legalized. While cannabis is known to help those who have lost a large amount of weight due to medical reasons, it can also help people who are trying to gain the weight back. One of marijuana's components, cannabidiol, has long been used ...
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