Contrary to what Kevin stated, I think that the medicinal use of marijuana can be helpful in the advancement of our nation and regulated at the same time. California is the pilot state in allowing marijuana for medical use. One of the laws put in place to regulate the distribution and usage is the Medical Marijuana Program Act requiring counties to participate in a system that registers patients and caregivers (Dresser 7). Along with other good laws put in place like these, there are some laws that are rather broad and could use a little more work (as with any type of prescribed medication, i.e. oxycotin.) Now, California is working to strengthen laws regarding prescribed marijuana. The FDA is also attempting to develop better control programs to address widespread and harmful prescription drug abuse (Dresser 8). Under proper leadership and with correct protocol, state and federal government can create a strong system to regulate marijuana.
Dresser, Rebecca. "Irrational Basis: The Legal Status of Medical Marijuana." Hastings Center Report (2009): 7-8. EBSCO. Web. 06 Feb. 2010.
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