The Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana There has always been conflict when it comes to marijuana, whether its medicinal or recreational, it has always been criticized by people. Since marijuana was made a schedule 1 under the Controlled Substances Act it has made it almost impossible to research. So we are just now learning all of the benefits that can come from marijuana. It has helped “people suffering from a variety of ailments ranging from glaucoma to social anxiety.” (Time.com)There are several other ailments that it helps with, but without further research we won’t know how much more it can do. Colorado is a good example of the economic benefits of legalization. Marijuana was first legalized in California in 1996, because Californian voters approved proposition 215. This made marijuana legal, but only for medicinal use. Since then 22 other states, including Guam and the District of Columbia have joined California. Legalizing marijuana for medical use has helped a lot of people with several different kinds of health issues. Along with glaucoma and social anxiety marijuana has helped people suffering from seizures, Parkinson’s, cancer, nausea, pain, and PTSD, just to name a few. Discoveries are still being made as marijuana is researched so who knows what other …show more content…
My grandfather is a retired police officer, and is so against marijuana he said he would move out of the state he is in if they legalize it. Even he would have to admit that there are some benefits from its legalization. Colorado is the best example of the impact it has had economically, since marijuana has been legalized there. Regulating marijuana has basically redirected where the money goes for their state. Instead of spending money on putting people in jail for distributing or using marijuana it has helped them gain revenue. That money can be used to improve roads, buildings, or other areas that need attention.