Medical Marijuana

Paper Summary:

This paper explains the arguments for and against the use of marijuana for medical uses. The writer is of the opinion that medical marijuana use should be legal for those who have documented disorders or illnesses in which the use of marijuana can alleviate symptoms. The paper maintains that medical marijuana should be treated in the same manner as prescription pain pills in that recreational use, overuse and use for pleasure should be against the law.

Outline:
Introduction
Statement of Problem or Dilemma
Arguments in Favor of the Bill
Arguments Against the Bill
Personal Views of the Writer

From the Paper:

"Imagine going through chemotherapy and coming home to be so sick to your stomach you could not function. Imagine being so racked with pain through certain diseases that life was no longer a pleasure to take part in. These are real scenarios for thousands of people across the nation as they deal with diseases, disorders and accidents that bring their ability to function to a halt. Years ago marijuana was simply seen as an illegal drug. Polite society did not use it, and supported the harsh criminal sentences that were handed down to those who did use it. It was a clear cut legal issue with very little to counter its foundation. Fast forward to recent history and there have been many medical conditions in which science has found that the use of marijuana can reduce or remove the symptoms of that condition."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Kreit, Alex (2003) The future of medical marijuana: should the states grow their own? University of Pennsylvania Law Review
• Dahl, Dick (2006) Medical marijuana laws go up in smoke Lawyers USA
• Flynn, Kevin (2000) MARIJUANA FOR MEDICAL USE HAS STRONG SUPPORT IN POLLS Denver Rocky Mountain News
• CON (NO) (accessed 7-20-07)http://www.medicalmarijuanaprocon.org/bin/procon/procon.cgi?database=5-B-Subs-1.db&command=viewone&op=t&id=1&rnd=414.848519162785
• PRO (YES) (accessed 7-20-07)http://www.medicalmarijuanaprocon.org/bin/procon/procon.cgi?database=5-B-Subs-1.db&command=viewone&op=t&id=1&rnd=414.848519162785

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