Legalization Of Marijuana
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There are several reasons to legalize marijuana. Marijuana is a
drug that comes from the plant Cannabis sativa. When you smoke marijuana,
the chemical tetrahydrocannabinol goes into your brain and makes you
feel “high”. That is why it is classified as a minor psychedelic. It
does not produc ....
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.... That classification makes
it a crime to be in possession of marijuana. In New York State,
possession of under four ounces of marijuana is a violation, and is
punishable by only a ticket, and possible probation. Possession of four
ounces or more can result in jail time.
One argument in favor of legalizing marijuana is its potential use
as medicine. Many of the effects marijuana has on the mind and body are
helpful in fighting several diseases. Marijuana has often been used to
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