Recreational drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and heroin have been discussed about being legalized almost as long as they have been around. In attempt to solve this issue you must look at the pros and cons if this were to happen. We must analyze and understand how this would affect our government, as well as society and each individual person, which is just as important, maybe even more. When looking at The situation through the Branford runner and the value analysis screen perspective, The evidence support why they should not the legalize recreational drugs. Today, between five and ten percent of The population engage in drug use. Bronson Brenner ecological systems theory is that an individual’s environment and interaction with …show more content…
There is also the nurturing mother,where they believe that they must do what is best for an individual and they must work together to help someone out as much as possible. Those that argue that they should legalize recreational drugs, which are district father thinkers, state that, if they were to legalize recreational drugs,the criminal rate would go down and that the health of an individual fall completely on the individual themselves. However, with the nurturing mother approach, we would be able to reduce the number of drug addicts along with the criminal rate, this statement is supported by study showing that psychological treatment such as therapy and rehab or more effective than putting the drug user behind bars. Which would also open many opportunities for district to better their economy. Those that are naïve to the actual effects of drugs would argue that marijuana is less harmful than alcohol, therefore, it should be legal. That statement shouldn 't be taken lightly, statistics show that into thousand six out of the 1.9 million drug arrests in the United States, 829,625 (44%) where marijuana arrests, and those numbers have only gone up. When comparing alcohol and marijuana, Marijuana is not save it on. Alcohol actually has some positive health effects, for example, one glass of wine with your meal actually improves health,drinking moderate amounts of alcohol reduces heart disease, stroke, gallstones, diabetes, and death from a heart attack. Unlike marijuana, which is highly addictive, has no good health properties, and is toxic to your lungs, there is really no comparison between the two. Those in the nurturing mother side are more aware of these facts and understand that the drug situation is more complex than what the strict father group believes it to
Marijuana should be legalized for both recreational and medicinal use because the US economy can reap significant benefits from legalization as well as create an influx of jobs and also to reduce street and gang disputes relating to marijuana. Also, marijuana should be legalized because it has been dealt an unfair hand by society and is justifiably safer than most know it to be. First, marijuana should be legalized in the US for both recreational and medicinal purposes because there is a very substantial
Takeover The drug marijuana has been around for many years. Until recently, the public opinion for the most part has been one of no tolerance. People were once appalled by marijuana and the drug was closely associated with many sketchy practices like gangs and criminals. But within the last few years, a trend has started that is shifting American’s minds into thinking that marijuana isn't so bad after all (Galston and Dionne Jr.). Many activists are pushing for the legalization of the drug for both medical
Marijuana is a drug that has been used recreationally for many years. There has been some controversy on whether or not it should be legalized under federal law for recreational use. Currently, it is illegal by federal law, but some states have legalized it, going against state law. Recreational marijuana must be legalized because it will generate money, regulations that make it safe, and it is less harmful than alcohol and cigarettes, which are legal substances. Recreational marijuana will generate
million Americans, is the third most favored recreational drug in America. Legalizing marijuana has been a controversial topic of discussion in the media, general popular culture, and government. The War on Drugs, more specifically the War on Marijuana, has been an strenuous, ongoing battle for decades. The benefits of legalizing marijuana, such as the economic and business gain, the extension of medical marijuana research, and controversial recreational uses, outweigh the risk of addiction and other
2013 was a successful year for marijuana legalization. Colorado and Washington both passed laws to make it legal for recreational use and now the majority of Americans agree that it should be decriminalized. Some states in the America have legalized recreational use of marijuana. They are Colorado, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and also Washington D.C. The purpose of this position paper is to explain why marijuana should be legalized. Since the recreational use of marijuana has been legalized crime
Since the discovery of marijuana, it has been used as a recreational drug by many individuals. Marijuana is being seen as a “safe” drug to use in which many marijuana users believe that it does not have serious side effects like cocaine, crack, and heroin. Moreover, since the 20th Century, doctors have prescribe marijuana for the use to deal with the bad effects of having glaucoma and cancer. In United States, even though marijuana is suitable to use for medical reasons on a state government level
seems to be a lax one, and legalization is again seen as a great idea for many citizens. As it is illegal, possession has had costly effects on citizens, and how others perceive them. “in Canada, 60 000 people are arrested each year for possession, affecting employment opportunities, social stigma, and the ability to travel across borders” (Leyton 75). Minor drug charges have led to serious problems for many Canadians, and the development of thought has switched to legalization as they problems would
question that, in recent years, has seen headlines of various news sources. It has become a big deal as a few states in the US have legalized it for recreational use and even more have legalized marijuana for medical use. There are many opinions on the legalization of marijuana. There are those who believe that marijuana should be legal for recreational use. Some believe that marijuana should only be legalized for medical use, and some who believe that marijuana should not be legal at all. There are
(right to inform)- Being someone who enjoys smoking marijuana, and after doing a fair amount of research. D. Thesis statement- I’m going to talk about why the consumption of both medical and recreational marijuana should be legalized. E. Preview your Main Points- Today,
plant. With all the new legalization acts imposed in regards to marijuana amongst a few states, this drug remains to be illegal regardless according to federal law “Under federal law, “recreational and medical use” of marijuana is illegal. Marijuana remains classified as a Schedule I Controlled Substance” (National Institute on Drug Abuse). Since this drug is still considered as an illegal substance at a national level, there continues to be a debate over the complete legalization of cannabis in terms
Marijuana Should be Legalized The legalization of marijuana is a subject that has been debated for many years. Marijuana should be legalized for medical use and it should be decriminalized for recreational use.By decriminalizing marijuana for recreational use, the penalty will no longer be jail time, but a simple fine if caught using it in public.Furthermore, marijuana offers many medical benefits to very ill patients.In short, the benefits of marijuana outweigh the drawbacks, especially for
that takes the risk and dangers to get the satisfaction in life. Marijuana is a drug that is used by adults and kids with serious health issues, yet in our society we have a stigma that marijuana users are using the drug to get high, when there are people who are utilizing the drug for basic survival for everyday functioning. So the US Government should enact legislation that nationally legalizes the use of recreational and medical marijuana for medical research, economic benefits, and job growth.
Recreational drugs are drugs with psychoactive (mind-altering) effects that are taken mainly for the “high” rather than for a legitimate medical purpose. Recreational drugs are commonly split up into four categories: 1. Hallucinogenic drugs (drugs that distorts a persons perceived reality) 2. Depressants (inhibits function of central nervous system) 3. Stimulants (speeds up functions of the central nervous system). The use of recreational drugs has been a point of contention in politics in recent
The health risks and benefits are constantly being debated, and there are millions of recreational users throughout the world (Truong). The main problem with marijuana is that, unlike tobacco and other drugs, it is relatively simple to grow and harvest by even the most inexperienced of gardeners, and thus makes it difficult for government figures to legalize it. Tobacco and alcohol, the two most widely used drugs in the world, are manufactured by businesses that are “in-talks” with the government
With the growing number of people supporting the legalization of marijuana is it time to pass laws and make recreational use legal, or do all faults outweigh the good? The debate on whether marijuana should be legalized is currently a controversial topic. Many people have expressed their views on the topic, supporting their reasons for whether they think marijuana should be legalized. For some states it was easier to decide if the pros of legalizing marijuana outweighed the cons; such as Colorado