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The Pros and Cons of Marijuana Legalization in the US

The question on the legalization of marijuana surrounds the fact on whether Americans are allowed to plant, buy, sell or ingest marijuana. At present, the US government claims that the right to, and does consider the growing, possession and selling of marijuana a criminal activity. The US Supreme Court affirmed the federal right of this in two different court hearings.

The first hearing that was conducted in 2001 was the Oakland Cannabis Buyers Cooperative vs. the US government; the case has overturned the proposition made by California in 1996 which legalized the ingestion of medical marijuana for medicinal purposes.

A separate case was conducted in 2005, Raich v Gonzalez which once again upheld the right of the federal government to ban the use of marijuana in all states.

So what is marijuana?

Marijuana is described as a blossom of cannabis sativa and the cannabis indica plants; these are annual leafy plants with some parts used for herbs, others as animal foods and some as the hemp used for rope making. The flowers of the plants contain active chemical compounds referred to cannabinoids that are consumed for recreational, spiritual and medicinal purposes.

Why was marijuana banned in the US?

Before the 20th century, the intake of marijuana went unregulated, and marijuana was a common ingredient in medicines. The use of marijuana for recreational purposes is thought to have been introduced in the US early in the 20th century likely by immigrants from Mexico. Marijuana was first publicly linked to research studies in the 1930 and through a famous 1930 movie relating to violence, crime, and antisocial behavior.

Many believe that objections against the use of marijuana first rose sharply as a part of the movement that was against the use of alcohol. In the 21st century, marijuana is officially illegal in the US due to public and moral reasons. However, if marijuana is legalized in the US, it’s likely to bring the following advantages;

The government’s current illegalization of marijuana is an unwarranted intrusion into the freedom of choice for the citizens of the US. Its legalization would put freedom of choice for the Americans in action.

Marijuana is as much harm to a human’s body as tobacco or alcohol, alcohol and tobacco are legalized and widely used in America and are regulated by the US Food and drug administration. If tobacco and alcohol remain legalized, so should marijuana.

Marijuana has research proven medical benefits for AIDS, cancer, glaucoma and other diseases.

Crime and violence, both in the Mexico-US border and within the US are greatly increased as a result of the illegal selling and buying of marijuana. The legalization of marijuana would bring the activities to a logical end.

Law enforcement reasons

Existing national statistics indicate that at least 872,000 arrests are made about marijuana, 775,000 of the cases are due to possession and not due to sale or manufacturing of marijuana. Some critics indicate that the resources of the state prisons and the state courts could be better used elsewhere.

Drug busts for marijuana offenses carry harsh penalties that cause undue social harm sometimes accompanied by lifelong consequences.

Social reasons

Due to the moral belief by some Americans that the intake of marijuana is immoral, marijuana should remain illegalized to prevent social decay of the society.

Long term consumption and abuse of marijuana are harmful to the health and well-being of the people taking the drugs.

The second-hand smoke from marijuana can cause harm to others not directly involved in the intake of marijuana.

Many allege that the use of the regular marijuana may lead to using harder and more harmful drugs like heroin and cocaine.

Some critics against the legalization of marijuana believe that the people involved in the illegal sales and buying of marijuana are more likely to take part in related crimes and that the society is safer with the users of marijuana incarcerated.

The law enforcement agencies fear instrument as supporting the use of marijuana.

Legalizing marijuana and weed for recreational purposes is already existent in some states of the US with the inclusion of Washington and Colorado. This was done by voters passing ballot initiatives to realize it. Due to the consideration of weed as a dangerous drug by many people has led to the topic rising to a hot topic in most debates.

September 11, 2017 0 comment

Kratom

Why Kratom is Considered an Alternative to Marijuana

written by Michael McQueen

Heavy marijuana users who suddenly stop using have been noticed to develop a syndrome which many explain as a feeling of pain and discomfort. As per the various studies conducted by professionals of addiction, many of the symptoms exhibited by withdrawal patients have the opposite effects to those experienced while using the drug.

Marijuana addicts that are dedicated to breaking the addiction find it very hard to stop, and this increases the likelihood to indulge in other drugs in search for calmness and try to relieve some of the pain presents during withdrawal. Currently, Kratom provides users with a somewhat sense of high similar to that of Marijuana. This has led many to choose Kratom for marijuana withdrawal.

Why kratom is considered an alternative to Marjuana

Many of us hear of Kratom and wonder whether it is better than weed. According to researchers, Kratom can be used by people with anxiety issues and also as a painkiller just like Marijuana. The two have not been experimented on to find out which is the better product but based on the user experience we can make conclusions on which is the better product.

When used as a pain reliever, Kratom users have experienced a longer durability as compared to marijuana users but marijuana has better anti-inflammatory effects. Both marijuana and kratom users experience a sense of high, but each product does it in its way. For Kratom users, they become more focused, and it raises their productivity and motivation. On the other hand, marijuana provides a feeling of relaxation and foggy memory than in turn results to drowsiness. For kratom users, this is also possible when used in large amounts, but there are no adverse effects associated with it as compared to marijuana that has plenty of negative consequences hence Kratom for Marijuana withdrawal.

Kratom & Marjuana Legalization

A ban notice presented by the DEA in the united states was met with a quick backlash by various congress members, and even demonstrations were held against the action. This resulted in the notice being withdrawn. Marijuana is considered illegal in most parts of the states, but new measures are being implemented to legalize it on the basis that it can be used for medicinal purposes if well prescribed. Either way, it’s much easier and less risky to access Kratom currently than it is to obtain Marijuana thus contributing to addicts favoring Kratom for Marijuana withdrawal.

Conclusion

The awareness of Kratom is spreading fast with many outweighing its benefits over its associated adverse effects. None of its negative effects have so far been considered fatal unless in case of an overdose. Many of the Marijuana users willing to quit have found this to be an excellent supplement as its medicinal values also help with their withdrawal pains. I might term this is an easy way out for addicts, but one has to be very careful in its consumption so as not to fall victim to another drug addiction. Both drugs have their ups and downs, but for every addict, the ups have to be the priority and so far, although not as ‘cool,’ Kratom has more ups and downs thus ideal for marijuana withdrawal.

May 1, 2017 0 comment

Kratom

Smoking Weed with Kratom? The Perfect Herbal Combo

written by Jason Boiling

With their histories poles apart, both Kratom and Weed do not seem to have a connection at first instance, but in many ways, they are related. With their pain relieving and healing capabilities, both serve the same purpose and can be a great combination. Both Kratom and Weed relax the mind and can result into high potency when taken in combination with each other.

Kratom and Weed – Past and Present

Lately, both Kratom and Weed have been into legal tangles and social issues, but the fact is, Kratom is legally available throughout the world, but cannabis is not. However, recent researches in medicine have cleared the air and have substantiated the herbal and alternative medicinal use of weed.
There was a time when weed was hated and loved in equal measure, and primarily considered a party drug to get high but now, the cannabis is being legalized across the USA. From Michigan to Massachusetts, California and Alaska, they are being recognized for their medicinal and herbal properties.

Similar is the case with its counterpart Kratom. Solely available in some South Asian countries earlier, it has seen a sharp growth in demand across the globe as a health supplement and herbal remedy for various ailments.

Kratom and Weed – Different yet the Same

Fundamentally, both Kratom and Weed are different. While Marijuana produces psychedelic thoughts and Hallucination when used, Kratom doesn’t have any such effects. Despite the fundamental differences, both are known to provide some standard benefits. Some of the effects these plants are known to produce are:

• Pain Killer
• Euphoric Feeling
• Stress Buster
• Anxiety Relief
• Sleep Inductive
• Helpful in Chronic Arthritis
• Brings Calmness of Mind

These are some of the reasons for which people love Smoking Weed with Kratom in different quantities based on the purpose of use. Be it a stressful and hectic day at work or used as a pain reliever for cancer patients, they help in soothing the mind and body.

Is It Safe to Combine Both?

You might be wondering if it is safe to have them both in a combination. Yes! It is. Pharmacologically there is no problem in taking both simultaneously. You have a legal prescription for
marijuana, you can smoke Weed with Kratom.

What’s more, both of them are reported to work synergistically when taken together. Just caring for the strains of both products.

Can Law Affect the Use of Both?

There is no law for marijuana that mentions Kratom along with that. Both are separate in their existence. Although there is a stigma attached to the marijuana use, the perception is gradually changing across the USA because of the health benefits it has. The Kratom community is defined to take advantage of the recent gains in marijuana awareness.

April 12, 2017 0 comment

Medical Marijuana

States where marijuana is legal for recreational purposes in the US

written by Jason Boiling

Five years ago, without a doctor’s note, it was illegal to smoke marijuana for recreation in the US. However, many states have since gone ahead and legalized pot through the public vote.

States where marijuana is legal include the following:

Alaska

In Alaska at the age of 21, a person is allowed to light up pot as a form of recreation. Use, possession, and transportation of up to an ounce of marijuana have been made legal to residents in 2015 in Alaska. So, if you are from the northern state of US wondering if you are permitted to, go right ahead.

Nevada

On the day of the election, Nevada residents overwhelmingly voted to legalize recreational marijuana. It has since become fine to be in possession of an ounce of this drug. Nevada’s tax office has been directed to put in place regulations by the end of the year to pave the way for a retail launch in 2018. Growing one’s marijuana trees is however restricted to 25 miles from any dispensaries.

Washington and Colorado

In Washington, the use of non-medicinal marijuana has been given the green light. Residents of Washington are allowed to possess up to an ounce of pot. However, to be an eligible grower, one must be using the drug for medicinal purposes. Therefore, smoking pot is not a problem in this state but growing it is outlawed. In Colorado, residents and non-residents can buy pot as it was legalized in 2012 alongside Washington. These two states were the first to legalize recreational marijuana in the US.

California

Among the states that have legalized marijuana for recreation in the US is California. The state allowed the use of pot in 2016, giving residents the go ahead to carry and use it without any prescription. Selling non-medicinal marijuana is still outlawed until the beginning of 2018 when dispensaries will be issued with licenses to sell it.

Washington DC, Oregon, Massachusetts and Maine

In November of 2014, residents of Washington DC voted to make recreational marijuana legal. However, the bill took effect in 2016. Non- medicinal marijuana was allowed as from the summer of 2015 in Oregon. This gave the residents the green light to grow not more than four plants and carry about an ounce of the drug.

Massachusetts will allow its residents to grow 12 plants at home as well as consume small amounts of pot by mid-2018. Maine residents have the legality of carrying more weed than their counterparts in other states in the US. The 2016 legalization of recreational marijuana allowed them to carry up to 2.5 ounces of the pot. However, it will take effect in January of 2018.

In conclusion, that summarizes the states that legalized marijuana for recreational in the US. To buy and use Marijuana in any of the above mentioned states, you are required to be at least 21 years old. Growers have to acquire licenses to become illegible. The other place to buy the drug is a dispensary which must also be licensed.

March 24, 2017 0 comment

Medical Marijuana

Medical Marijuana: An Ancient Medicine in Modern Society

written by Jason Boiling

Marijuana has been used as a natural medicinal herb for thousands of years. It was just in the 1930’s that it was deemed dangerous and given the status of a Schedule I illegal substance, although the reasons for it’s fall from grace is controversial.

Thankfully, for those who do indeed use marijuana has a medicinal herb and swear by its miraculous effects on all different types of ailments, several states have passed legislation allowing marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes. Here are just a few of the many uses the medical industry has found for medicinal marijuana.

Health benefits of medical marijuana:

Pain Control

The most popular use for medical marijuana is for pain control. With the alternatives being highly addictive, opiate-based medications, marijuana seems like a sensible alternative. Marijuana, although thought by some to be psychologically addictive, produces no physical withdrawal when stopped suddenly and it is impossible to overdose on marijuana. Opiate-based medications, conversely, create a dangerous withdrawal syndrome that can even lead to death via uncontrollable seizures and will indeed result in death if too much is ingested at once.

Multiple Sclerosis

A pharmaceutical grade marijuana extract called Sativex is used in 25 different countries to control painful muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis. At this time, legislation is being considered in certain states in the US to allow medical marijuana use for patients with multiple sclerosis.

Nausea

Marijuana has great anti-nausea properties. Some individuals who have no experience with marijuana sometimes attempt to equate the effect of marijuana on the body with that of alcohol, which actually causes nausea if too much is ingested. Marijuana has an entirely different effect on the body than alcohol. Marijuana will curb nausea very effectively, making it an excellent supplemental treatment for those who are undergoing chemotherapy. Chemotherapy patients typically will lose weight due to loss of appetite secondary to the highly poisonous chemotherapy they are undergoing. Chemotherapy patients who regularly use marijuana have been shown to actually gain weight during chemotherapy, which supports nutritional needs that aid in healing the body during and after chemotherapy.

Epileptic Seizures

When taken as oil, marijuana contains a high amount of CBD, but only a limited amount of THC, which is the substance that causes people to feel “high” when taking marijuana. Families with children who have epilepsy are currently flooding the Colorado area in an attempt to legally access this life-saving oil for the sake of their children’s health.

Anti-Inflammatory and Neuroprotectant

Israeli researchers have found marijuana properties that act as an anti-inflammatory and neuroprotectant, which are useful properties to aid in recovery from traumatic brain injuries. In fact, the NFL commissioner has shown great interest in the use of medical marijuana for players suffering from concussions.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Marijuana has shown great promise as a potential empirical treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. It has been proven to prevent Alzheimer’s in laboratory rats. Unfortunately, marijuana’s uncertain legal status has prevented researchers from furthering these findings.

Bipolar Disorder

While some older and more controversial research has shown a tendency to increase the likelihood of mental illness in users of marijuana, new research has found that it helps to stabilize the moods of those who suffer from bipolar disorder.

Cancer

Some of the more controversial uses of medical marijuana include cancerous tumors. Allegedly, Dr. Allan Frankel, a board-certified internist from California, has successfully treated individuals with cancer and states he has seen cancerous tumors shrink and disappear once treated with marijuana.

As more information is gleaned from researchers on the positive effects of medicinal marijuana on a plethora of different ailments, more and more doctors will change their stance on this ancient medicinal plant. The trend is already heading that way. As soon as researchers can finish their extensive research, the ultimate truth about this miraculous plant will finally be known and, hopefully, available to all who are in great need of it. Until then, all we are aware is the research that has already been conducted, which already points toward the definite conclusion that our ancestors were definitely on to something.

January 4, 2017 0 comment