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Casual Analysis Essay.docx Benefits of Legalizing Medical Marijuana Western Governors University The benefits of Legalizing Medical Marijuana Being classified as a stage 1 drug, marijuana for ye... ars has been looked at as a way to get a quick fix. As the years have gone by the medical professionals and industries have since learned of all the benefits marijuana has to offer. Although, the benefits of legalizing medical marijuana are still being discovered through research, there are a few that really stick out. The legalization of medical marijuana should cross all 50 states because of its ability to helps with pain management, it could increase each states revenue, and its safer than most pain management prescribed drugs. References: The CDC reports that there were more than 700,000 deaths related to drug overdoses from 1999 to 2017, with 400,000 of those related to opioids, both prescription and illicit There are more than 650,000 opioid prescriptions dispensed daily in the United States, with the majority being for pain management. There are more than 200 cannabinoids produced by marijuana, with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) being the most widely familiar. THC is known for its profound effect for relaxation and pain relief. CBD, if taken on a regular basis, can be very effective for inflammation, anxiety and pain and is non-psychoactive (does not produce intoxication). While sharing similar receptor mechanisms with opioids, marijuana has a much lower risk profile because . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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