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Marijuana Should be Illegal in the United States (Medical and…
Marijuana Should be Illegal in the United States (Medical and Recreational)
Financial Issues
Health Insurance
medical marijuana is not a part of health insurance
Cost Changes
counter
price will actually decrease and become more available to the general public because of its legality
medical price will increase because it is controlled by the hospitals and government,
Ideology
Legalizing marijuana is all about money and making the rich man richer. (Ann. 10)
Health Problems (short and long term)
THC Effects
THC remains in the body for a certain amount of time but differs person to person. (Ann. 1 pg. 581)
Cannabis Criminalization
It was criminalized a long time ago even though it had major medical benefits. (Ann. 2 1320)
counter: times have changed and new research has been done that shows some positives in the long term
counter to my counter: its still very unknown of the true effects of cannibis
THC Effects
THC has a very long half life and stays in your system for a very long time (Ann. 3)
Harmful Effects
Short term memory loss, simple tasks become difficult, hard to comprehend things, lower reaction time, etc. (Ann. 5)
Some of the harmful effects are seen immediately while some take time to develop. (Ann. 5)
the long term conditions and effects or marijuana are not fully discovered and determined which is another reason it is unsafe to use.
Problems from Dependence
mood and sleep difficulties, cravings, restlessness, physical discomfort (Ann.7)
Legalized and Legalization RIGHT NOW
Current States Have Already Legalized It
11 have legalized and 26 have decriminalized (Ann. 4 pg. 10)
counter argument
after the legalization the rates if marihuana use in 17-20 year old's increased greatly. (Ann 8. pg. 1389)
with legalization for recreational use in one state, study shows that there is also an increase in use in other states that aren't even legalized yet. (Ann. 8
More States Trying to Legalize It
it is completely up to the state and it depends on their attitude towards the drug (Ann. 8 pg. 1389)
with legalization for recreational use in one state, study shows that there is also an increase in use in other states that aren't even legalized yet. (Ann. 8)