For the last fifty years there have been various debates over the legalization of cannabis sativa, more commonly known as marijuana, for it’s medicinal potential. Many people in society are aware of the harmful and long-term effects of marijuana, and therefore are strongly opposed the drug. What people and governments around the world fail see is that marijuana has plenty of benefits, and could in fact, serve as a useful drug in the medical …showed first 75 words of 1103 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1103 total…ever died of a marijuana overdose, marijuana is safer than aspirin. Every year, one thousand people die of an aspirin overdose. The side effects of aspirin can injure or even kill younger children. Marijuana has hardly any harmful effects. Marijuana seems to be a very safe medicine. The United States government continues to ignore that marijuana has many medical benefits, and is a legitimate prescription for some people. Legalization of marijuana would be very beneficial.