Should Marijuana Be Legalized - 1323 Words

As of 2013, fifty-eight percent of Americans are in support of marijuana legalization. States are slowly beginning to defy Federal laws and live by their own guidelines regarding medical and recreational use of the product. Yes, technically, every state has its very own right to do as they wish on this law, but at the same time, individuals can still be Federally prosecuted. This causes the public to feel doubt and distrust. Statistics are beginning to show medical benefits, large profits, and a drop in the percentage of violence and other crimes in states that have already chosen to legalize. Individual states deserve the power to legalize marijuana over the Federal Government, and should be given the opportunity to treat their residents†¦show more content†¦However, the Federal Government still has doubts due to the fact that this method is not yet approved by the Federal Drug Administration. Medical marijuana is not yet â€Å"approved†, because it contains cannabin oids, or the group of chemicals responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana. Cannabinoids interact with certain receptors in the brain. One of these chemicals, called CBD, contributes up to 40% of marijuana marijuana resin, and has anti-anxiety inducing effects. THC, which also makes up a major amount of marijuana’s chemical contents has the same effects. Common disorders treated by marijuana include social anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. When buying marijuana legally, one can select a strain with the proper CBD and THC levels to treat their disease or disorder. Often, the argument that â€Å"smoking is bad for you† comes up when talking about medical marijuana. There are various ways to experience the effects of marijuana, such as making teas and edibles. Whether the patient is smoking or not, the positive effects definitely outweigh the negative. Marijuana will do nothing but benefit a state’s econ omy. Since the legalization in Colorado and Washington, they have collectively earned at least two-hundred-million dollars in the marijuana tax ratio. The economy has yet to face any negative effects of the marijuana industry. A large portion of the profit goes back to the