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Essay / Legalize it - 680
Marijuana or cannabis, according to the federal government, is considered dangerous and addictive and is therefore placed on the list of controlled substances as a Schedule 1 drug, making it thus illegal its use and possession. is considered one of the worst drugs. Other, more harmful drugs, such as cocaine, are considered Schedule II drugs. Thus, according to the American government, cocaine is considered less dangerous than marijuana. Numerous studies by scientists have proven the benefits of medical marijuana for relieving chronic pain, nausea, and a range of other conditions. The benefits of legalizing marijuana far outweigh the harms. By allowing people to possess and use medical marijuana, we improve society as a whole and increase the happiness or utility of individuals who live in debilitating conditions, which in turn would create a society happier. There is a major debate in today's world over the legalization of cannabis, particularly in the United States. States like California and Illinois have already made progress in being open about drugs and allowing people to use marijuana as an alternative to other medications prescribed to treat the effects of certain illnesses. The idea of legalizing marijuana is a touchy subject for many people; On the one hand, its properties are beneficial for many people suffering from many different illnesses, on the other hand, it is an illegal substance that has many addictive qualities. According to the Drug Enforcement Agency's website, "Marijuana is a Schedule I substance of the Controlled Substances Act, meaning it has a high potential for abuse, with no medical uses currently accepted in the treatment, in the middle of...... paper ......o treat many conditions; an ancient Chinese emperor prescribed it to treat illnesses such as gout and malaria. Soon its healing properties were heard around the world and the use of cannabis as medicine spread like wildfire to many other regions (Earleywine, p. 168). In fact, marijuana was legal in the United States until 1942, when, contrary to the recommendations of the medical community, it was removed from the list of acceptable medications. Today, many studies are being conducted on the effects of medical marijuana and scientists have proven its effects in treating many symptoms. According to Dale H. Gieringer in his book Medical Marijuana Handbook, he states that marijuana has been shown to be effective as an anti-nausea and appetite stimulant for people undergoing chemotherapy and as a pain reliever for patients with chronic pain ( Gieringer, p... 39).