Cannabis is one of the most commonly used illegal drug in America and the opinion of Marijuana back in the 70’s was way more clear-cut than it is today. New medical studies have been conducted and its outcomes are questioning the consequences for those convicted from the use of Marijuana, and is forcing the United States to rethink its viewpoint. The most basic underlying argument on the subject is: should Marijuana continue to be prohibited to citizens based off of the costs to the country? The immergence of new evidence, the justification behind the prohibition of the drug is being rethought scientifically, socially and economically, because as previously stated, it is one of the most commonly used illegal drug. Marijuana is approved in 27 different states most of which are for medical uses only. But Marijuana is being used for both medical and recreational purposes, and not only can users of recreational get locked up by the federal law, but users …show more content…
They believe that Marijuana meets the FDA criteria as a substance whose benefits outweigh the risks known. Proponents also argue the well-known debate whether or not it is in fact more harmful than alcohol or tobacco. Even though there are no stated deaths from Marijuana consumption, it is not the same for alcohol and tobacco. They make a point that it should not be classified as a schedule I drug because it far less dangerous than its classmates heroin and cocaine. They also strongly emphasize that Marijuana cannot in fact damage the brain but merely increases the activity with relation to alpha waves, which is what allows you to feel relaxed, meditative, and creates a state that gives you that “high” feeling. Now remember when it mentioned the reason for Marijuana being a schedule I drug because it contained 25 percent of THC rather than 3 percent. Well advocates argue that storage issues in evidence rooms back then were the causes of its low