Essays on Marijuana Legalization

Cutting across party lines, gender, education, and race; public support for marijuana legalization has increased significantly over the last decade. The United States has seen several states legalize this drug, like Colorado, and after the legalization of marijuana in Colorado, other state legislatures and government...

Medical marijuana is one of the many controversial issues in society today. Medical marijuana has been continuous fight between the federal government, doctors, and patients. On another hand, studies have proven that medical marijuana can be extremely beneficial in eliminates side effect and is less...

“There are two sides to every story, and the truth usually lies somewhere in the middle.” – Jean Gati There is the “War on Drugs” on one side and Marijuana Legalization as a response to the failures of this war. The binge of marijuana legalization...

Drug addiction is a big issue the government deals with all over the world, every culture has a tradition of consuming narcotic substances. A person saying, “A glass of beer after a long working day is my small weakness, you know” looks normal; but an...

The first legalization of marijuana was in 2012 by the states of Colorado and Washington. Marijuana is part of the Schedule 1 drugs, which is defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. But for Colorado and Washington,...

Cannabis, marijuana, pot devil’s lettuce. The plant’s usage strays from medical to recreational. It comes with many great benefits, such as being a treatment option against depression, it is fun and calms you down. Therefore, countries have legalized it for medicinal use and some have...

Recently, an annual marijuana legalization festival was held in Prague. The effort to enforce marijuana legalization is something that I fully support – and it seems that over time this goal could finally be achieved as society is more and more tolerant to marijuana. My...

In the United States, by virtue of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, cannabis use and possession is illegal under federal law for any reason. Under this law, marijuana is categorized as a substance of Schedule I control, determined to have a strong potential for...

Cities like Delhi and Mumbai are positioned among the globes top 10 cities with the most increased rates of cannabis (marijuana or weed) consumption every year , according to a study by Seedo, an Israel-based firm that sells such technology which help people grow marijuana...

While marijuana being legalized can benefit smokers, smoke shops and the government; it can also have a negative impact on the community and Christians. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that the body produces its own Cannabinoids in a way in which it...

“Why is marijuana against the law? It grows naturally upon our planet. Doesn’t the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit … unnatural?” – Bill Hicks. Marijuana, according to the Cambridge Dictionary “is a drug, illegal in many countries, that...

Marijuana may be a terribly disputed topic once it involves legalization. In today’s society, marijuana is usually utilized by several teens and adults. Whether or not it’s for medical reasons, socialization, getting a high or escaping depression, marijuana has greatly compacted the lives people humans....

In Canada, it is prohibited to use cannabis, also known by the name of marijuana, for recreational purposes. I feel strongly in the belief of one’s freedom and independence to make their own decisions. The laws put in place against this illegal substance are unsatisfactory...

Marijuana, also known as “Nugs”, “Ganja”, “African bush” are only a few of the street names given to the drug. The terms refer to various forms which compose of dried flowering composites that includes seeds, stems and leaves derived from the Cannabis plant. The predominant...

Throughout American history drug laws and policies have impacted the research of controlled substances along with our justice system. Over the past century, the US has stepped up border security, increased arrests and lengthened sentences for drug offenses. Many current illegal drugs like opium and...

Canada is one of the peaceful countries in the world has recently passed a law on legalizing marijuana within its territories and this law will be applicable from October onwards. Marijuana is a plant scientifically named as Cannabis sativa and otherwise referred as weed, pot,...

Hi, My name is Faria Naeem, and I am writing to you today to share my views on the legalization of medical and recreational marijuana. Recently in our 8th-grade health class, we had a debate in our class about the pros and cons of Marijuana....

Drug addiction is something societies all over the world rarely accept. People who say, “A glass of beer after a long work day keeps me relaxed and ready for the next day of work” sounds normal. However a phrase just like the previous one, “A...

In the United States of America 100,000 people die each year from alcohol-related causes. Most of the causes are, drinking and driving, crashes, other accidents, falls, fires, and alcohol-related homicides and suicides. While prescription painkillers cause thousands of overdoses which leads to deaths each year....

Cannabis is a natural plant in which has many chemical properties. With such properties, under human consumption it alters the human experience and effects placed upon man. With such natural abilities, it creates many potential benefits in which provides better solutions to non-curable diseases, safer...

The issue of this persuasive essay is ‘Why should marijuana be legalized?’. Marijuana is drug that is continuingly being discussed all over the world. There is consistent discussion on whether it ought to be legitimized or not. Additionally, argument on if it somehow happened to...

Introduction Pot, grass, dope, Mary Jane, boom, 420, ganja, weed. Formally known as Cannabis it is classified as a cannabinoid drug of which should be legalized for recreational use inside the democracy of Australia. The purpose of speaking upon this topic is to not advertise...

It has been almost a year now since Canadian government has legalized marijuana last year October. The Canadian government has enacted the legalization to control the production, distribution, sale and possession of cannabis across Canada by creating a strict legal framework. The policy is also...

Marijuana grows in different parts of the world, and the initial production of the non-psychoactive hemp supported the development of fibers. At the start of the 18th century, Europe was introduced to marijuana when it was brought to the continent by Indian and African travelers,...

On April 20th, 2018, New Mexico junior senator Martin Heinrich announced, via social media, a seemingly sharp divergence from his former opinion on the legalization of recreational marijuana. The senator’s tweet, which simply read, “It’s time to legalize marijuana,” was quickly met with a deluge...

Marijuana has been a controversial topic in many places around the world due to some people’s perspectives on the drug itself and its use. It’s been banned in many countries. Some people prefer marijuana for medical or recreational uses, due to its ability to give...

Should medical marijuana be legalized? The controversy surrounding the use of marijuana leaves many unsure. However, is this stigma justified? After researching the issue and considering the pros and cons of the legalization of medical marijuana, I am inclined to believe that the bad reputation...

Marijuana has been a pretty controversial topic over the last few years, and up until recently there hasn’t been much change to its classification as an illegal substance. Over the past few years we’ve seen many states lifting jail sentences, approving it for medical use,...

Medical marijuana uses can be traced back as early as 2337 B.C when an emperor named Shen Neng had taunted cannabis tea as a treatment for gout. Rheumatism And even poor memory. He had written a book called Mitch Earleywine, He is a Professor Of...