Legalizing Medical Marijuana: Health, Revenue, and Ecology

Introduction

Did you know that in many countries medical marijuana is illegal? It has been debated for years and will likely be debated for many more. Medical marijuana should be legalized because of the many possibilities in the medical field for health reasons, additional revenue for the government and community, and its environmental sustainability.

Marijuana Used for Health Reasons

For years, marijuana has been successfully used to help people with serious health issues. Key medical applications include:

• Marijuana use can help treat and prevent the eye disease glaucoma.
• The most common reason people seek medical marijuana is for chronic pain. Marijuana alleviates pain, reduces inflammation, and promotes sleep, which may help relieve suffering.
• Another important benefit is its use for patients with Cancer. The treatment can make their lives better and allow them to feel better.

Marijuana has proven to have health benefits for more than just cancer patients.

Additional Revenue Streams

Whether it’s for cities, states, or countries, revenue is always important. Legalizing marijuana can bring more jobs into an area or a country. More jobs equal more revenue, which is needed to help our sagging economy. Just think of the taxes that can be charged on the sale of marijuana. This type of large revenue can be extremely helpful in paying for many government programs. Legalizing marijuana will keep revenue in your own country where it can help your residents.

Environmental Sustainability

The marijuana growing industry requires the use of clean energy instead of standard electricity to grow their plants.

Unlike many other crops that require fertilizer and chemicals to grow, marijuana requires very little fertilizer or chemicals. It’s also pest-resistant, which means there will be no harmful insecticides going into the soil, making it extremely good for the environment. In fact, in some areas, marijuana is used to clean up soil.

Conclusion

There is much evidence to show the benefits of marijuana. This particular plant is an effective and safe medical option, used for significant health reasons. Marijuana provides relief for people suffering from cancer, glaucoma, and chronic pain. It provides additional revenue to the government and community to improve their lives. Furthermore, marijuana is an environmental and ecological plant.