Marijuana and Reasons for its Legalization

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This paper discusses the legalization of marijuana and gives reasons why it should be made legal. One of the points used by the author is that there are no critical side effects proven that are linked to the use of marijuana. The author also discusses effective approaches for legalizing the drug and describes how marijuana has shown in some cases to help those with glaucoma and cancer patients undergoing chemo-therapy.

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"Driving under the use of marijuana could prove possibly dangerous. I would propose that if marijuana were legalized it be regulated similarly to cigarettes and alcohol. The sale of marijuana should be restricted to those who are 18 or 21 depending on what the state felt necessary. Also I believe there should be legislation prohibiting driving while under the influence of marijuana. Like alcohol, marijuana can affect judgment and reaction time. Just because marijuana should be legalized doesn't mean it should not be regulated."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Austin, Gregory A., Drugs and Crime, National institute on Drug Abuse 1976
• Glantz, Meyer D., Ed. Correlates and Concequences of marijuana Use, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 1984.
• Blum, Richard H., Society and Drugs, Jossey Bass Inc., Publishers 1970
• National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, results found on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute of Health web page.
• http://www.norml.org , The official web page for the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws.

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