Why I m For Recreational Use Marijuana - 1062 Words

Throughout history, the perception of marijuana for recreational has been misguided by many. If we look at prior research, compare it to other drugs, some may argue that it is not a dangerous drug, and can be of great use. The purpose of this present discussion is to show an understanding of why I’m for recreational use of marijuana. Secondarily, the goal of this paper is to discuss the argument for and against the utilization of this drug. In this article, assuming the role of the Governor of New York, it would state policies on the recreational use of Marijuana, and how the distribution would work. Keywords: marijuana, legalizing, policies, recreational Why I’m for Recreational Use of Marijuana? The approach to drug use or†¦show more content†¦The purpose of this present discussion is to discuss why as Governor of New York marijuana would be legalized for recreational use. Secondarily, the goal of this paper is to describe the policies on recreational marijuana use and how the distribution would work. Why legalize marijuana for recreational use and how the distribution would work? As the Governor of New York marijuana would be legalized for recreational use for various reasons. According to Anslinger and Cooper (1937), Marijuana derivative of the Indian hemp plant called Cannabis sativa. It was used as a medication to cure depression, hysteria, insanity, and mental retardation (Anslinger Cooper, 1937). Then during the 1800 s the drug was used for other purposes but because it could not be injected it became ineffective (Anslinger Cooper, 1937). Later on in the 1920 s, it was perceived by people in power that marijuana was a minority drug (Anslinger Cooper, 1937). The dangers of marijuana were vigorously exaggerated to discourage new users and persuade current users to cease using the drug (Sifaneck et al., 2015). This was a prevention strategy that was used to scare youth away from using the drug (Sifaneck et al., 2015). Anslinger (2009, as cited in Anslinger Cooper, 1937) indicated that among young people, crimes such as robberies, murders, suicides, and burglary was the results of marijuana use. This statement was very untrue, and marijuana can be very