A shortcoming of the decriminalization of marijuana may be that it can be more easily attained by children; however, marijuana may prove to be more beneficial to society by reducing illogical criminal detention, alleviating terminally ill patients, as well as encourage economic reform. ... Medical marijuana could be valuable to hundreds of thousands of terminally ill patients worldwide. ... Thirteen different states now have the authority to prescribe medicinal marijuana to ill patients. ... Marijuana has proven to be a beneficial substance that's properties promote wellness in...

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