The Affects of Legalizing Cannabis in America Cannabis has been illegal in America since the early 20th century. Propaganda blinded Americans and made them believe the plant was an addictive, harmful, recreational drug. Recently with more studies, cannabis has been shown to have medical properties. Through state voting medical and recreational usage is made legal in some states, but cannabis is still federally illegal. Legalization of cannabis in America has opened a new industry for many young American entrepreneurs. Legalization in some States has allowed tax money to be made and has up the jail systems. Since cannabis is federally illegal, the DEA and legislation shuts down many medical and recreational stores and slow down the legalization …show more content…
In Colorado entrepreneurs opened enough cannabis stores to increase the number of stores by 1/3 from Dec 1, 2014 to Nov 30, 2015 (source F). The major growth of cannabis dispensaries has created thousands of jobs for Coloradans, raising their overall employment rate. The increased popularity of legalization of cannabis causes the youth to believe cannabis is safe because it is legal. Officials fret over the industry boom and how to control ads that the public sees because it may have a negative impact on minors. Colorado has seen these affects and their population has the highest youth cannabis usage in …show more content…
In America patients have to be 21 of age and older to buy medical cannabis and they need a state medical marijuana card. Legalization of cannabis increases the amount of education of the plant to be learned and studied by doctors, scientist and growers. Growers cross breed different strains to relive specific pains and illnesses. Scientist have been able to study the plant more and learn all the illnesses cannabis cures and helps relieve. Cannabis has started to be used to help people ended their addiction to opiates and cocaine. Along with studying facts, scientist have been able to determine the false information the American government has told the