Explore the arguments on both sides. This article will delve deeper into the top ten reasons marijuana should be legal, examining the potential benefits that advocates argue will come with legalization. As more states pass laws legalizing marijuana for recreational use, americans continue to favor legalization of both medical and recreational use of the drug
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An overwhelming share of u.s
Adults (88%) say marijuana should be legal for medical or recreational use.
Procon presents the pro and con arguments to debatable issues in a straightforward, nonpartisan, freely accessible way The use of medical marijuana dates to ancient civilizations, though historians are undecided about whether the first medical use of cannabis was in china, where the plant is indigenous Anyone with a medical cannabis prescription, or who meets the age limit for recreational cannabis, can purchase it Then what they use it for is really all over the place—maybe because it makes them feel good, or because it helps them deal with certain symptoms, diseases, and disorders.
Researchers have consistently concluded that cannabis is less toxic than alcohol, it has less potential for addiction, and it is less likely to contribute to serious medical problems. As of march 2025, marijuana is legal in 39 states for medical use and 24 states for recreational use Legalization has led to fewer arrests, improved medical access for patients, and more opportunities to clear past convictions, removing barriers to housing, jobs, and education. As someone who has spoken with cancer patients, veterans with ptsd, and chronic pain sufferers— i’ve seen how medical marijuana changes lives
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Should marijuana be legal in all 50 states For patients who need it, the answer must be yes.
