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Marijuana has its advantages which can ease the pain of a patient with cancer or AIDS. But some signs have also shown cancer cells growth in animals. Many believe that Marijuana can have an adverse affect on the brain. Long term effects can happen after a person has been on marijuana for a very long time and decides to get off. There are many pros and cons to this drug.

This article talks about how marijuana has increased by teenagers and talks about passing the law would help regulate the use of marijuana. Talks about some states that already have legalization and how they dont have as many habitual abusers.

This article talks about medical marijuana an how it helps with cancer patients. It talks about how kids on the street are able to get it no matter if it is legal or not so why not make it legal.

In this article, the author explain how if legalizing marijuana or cannabis, you benefit those with medical needs. Not only that, but it will allow the government to better controls it from the youth. Also proposes that it is better than other things the youth tries out, like alcohol, and cocaine.

Studies have shown in 2006 that marijuana oils actually reduce malignant cancer cells. This artilce talks about a experiment proving marijuana reverses the cancer cells in leukemia patients with no side effects.

This article is about legalizing marijuana to help the spur the economy and create jobs. President Obama disagrees with the idea of legalizing marijuana. Attorney General Eric Holder said that federal agents will seek criminal charges against marijuana users if federal and state laws are broke.

Art Carden says that the drug war against marijuana claimed too much loss already and that the prohibition of marijuana was a mistake.

In this article, the author is explaining how marijuana has been used in the past for many medical uses and how it is starting to be known to help those with medical needs.

This article talks about the legalization of marijuana and the gross annual income it can raise if legalized. If marijuana was taxed like cigarettes or alcohol, the annual income could be around 6 million dollars. This could be a key factor on getting the country out of debt and finding cures in diseases.

The writer of this article is the executive director of Law Enforcement against Prohibition and he also on narcotics policing in Maryland, and he wants Marijuana legalized. And I have to say that I agree with him all the way on this. Alot of the time we do things because we know we aren't supposed to, and it makes it that much more exciting. So, in legalizing marijuana he believes that it will reduce the crime. Every year thousands of people are murdered over battling for drug turfs. In legalizing the drug, you would eliminate the middle man, and all the danger that comes with that. Instead, you could buy it in the store or a specialty shop like you would tobacco. I say lets get this ball rollin'!

For many years we've seen supports of marijuana try to get it legalize for consumers. Supports of the legalization say its a great profit for the government and help with the drug trafficking that we face. But is it such a good idea to support the legalization of marijuana. There are many benefits to legalization of the product but also the cons to marijuana.

Reviews medical uses of marijuana. Provides a state vs. federal perspective on rights involving marijuana for personal use.

This is about a legislation being passes about the legalization of marijuana. It also tells you how much the government has spent arresting and trying to get rid of the use of marijuana.

Police raided a Michigan Marijuana dispensaries on suspicions of not following the state guidelines. Protesters stated to gather at the dispensaries claiming that there are sick people who need their medicine. Texas state law does not allow people to sell pot to each other even though over 99,000 people have a state issued medical marijuana card.

There are many benefits for cancer patients to use medical marijuana. It reduces nausea, gives an increased ability to digest food which in turn gives cancer patients the nutrients they need to survive. It also calms the nerves of cancer patients. There are 15 states who have legalized medical marijuana in the United States and it is also legal in Canada.

About a year ago, a film came out showcasing the ins and out of the medical marijuana industry, a year later, many of the people in the film were idicted on federal drug charges and were given years in prison, one even died. The sad part? Most of these people lived in states where their profession is legal.

Charles Stimson talks about the disadvantages of marijuana regarding to physical/mental health and crimes.

Enough signatures were gained to place the vote for an attempt to legalize marijuana in Washington State

Right to bear arms has always been an issue here in the united states.Now federal law will make it known to be able to possess a gun the owner will need to make sure to not mark yes on being controlled with some kind of substance like marijuana.

Some freedoms may come at the expense of others. It is being said now, by ATF and federal law, that anyone who is known to be using or addicted to any drug that is illegal under federal, not state law, cannot purchase a weapon. This includes individuals who are medicinally using marijuana. Laws are still unclear as to what the consequences are for not admitting to using the drug when purchasing a weapon.

This website is dedicated to those with HIV and AIDS. In this specific section if explains why marijuana could be beneficial to those with HIV/AIDS. Here you can find out what marijuana is, its uses, and side effects.

"Features hundreds of credible pros and cons including scientific marijuana research and expert opinions on medical cannabis" I couldn't remember whether or not this topic was brought up in the forum, or on the "No" list. But either way, I thought I would post it here. This website (procon.org) is a great source for looking into both sides of whatever argument is being considered.

Some states are saying marijuana is very beneficial for many health problems. However, many consider it to have no medical use. Others argue it is too dangerous to use.