Where do I stand? Yes, marijuana should be legal, but only for medicinal therapeutic purposes. Recreational use of marijuana will lead to abuse and dependence. The recreational usage of marijuana will actually cause more health issues in the future such as mental illness and chemical dependency. Medical marijuana regulators can control the purity of ingredients and establish dosages to ensure patient safety (Cramer 45). Recreational use without proper supervision can lead people to be in environments that are more hazardous and create decisions that do not benefit their safety. Medicinal marijuana is heavily supervised by pharmacists and medical providers to see that patients do not suffer from adverse symptoms; this will result in a more efficient legalization of marijuana.
Cramer, Deborah. "Medical Marijuana of Reefer Madness." Alive: Canadian Journal of Health & Nutrition 304 (2008): 43-45. Print.
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