Legalization of Medical MarijuanaBy: Michael Chapman

Two Sides• Those that are in favor of legalizing marijuana • Those that oppose the legalization.

Medical Marijuana

• Chronic Pain and Disease• Cancer• HIV AIDS• Back pains and painful joints• Seizures• Nausua

In Favor of Legalization • So far 16 states have or are in the process of legalizing the marijuana for

medical use.

• Those in favor continue to try to pursuade the other 34 states to enact the law for medical marijuana

• THC is the chemical in medical marijuana that gives the ultimate high and relief users are trying to find.

• Medical Marijuana can relieve painful stress that other painkillers just can’t do.

• Alcohol and tobacco are more dangerous as far as addicting and potency.

• If its growing in the ground, how can you make it illegal?

Opponents of Medical Marijuana• Those opposed believe strongly that marijuana should still be

considered a harmful drug.

• Not enough scientific research has been done to legalize this drug for medical purposes.

• Marijuana is a gateway drug that will lead to stronger drugs such as heroin, cocaine, meth, etc.

• If you legalize one drug, where do we stop?

What the solution?

Strict laws that make sure users have doctors signature.

Harsher penalties for those that break the law.