A statement that's written in the National Archives about the 18th Amendment says, "The amendment worked at first, liquor consumption dropped, arrests for drunkenness fell, and the price for illegal alcohol rose higher than the average worker could afford. Alcohol consumption dropped by 30 percent and the United States Brewers' Association admitted that the consumption of hard liquor was off 50 percent during Prohibition." However, as time progressed, the statistics would change. Now that medical marijuana is legal in 21 States and DC how will prohibition of this substance affect the United States? Is it going to help lessen crime, produce huge tax revenue, or give ailing patients an effective medicine? .
My beliefs are marijuana can offer patients a relief from nausea discomfort, muscle spasms, joint pain and other symptoms for numerous of individuals who have not had success with conventional medication. Many adults desire marijuana in oppose to alcohol as a simple way to unwind. In addition, the government has been unsuccessful in marijuana prohibition for over 50 years and the use of criminal punishment (including jail and fines) has not prevented the use. Today, over two million Americans are using medical marijuana within the 21 States & DC who have legalized this drug and, studies show that by the end of 2013, 38% of Americans had leisurely tried marijuana. .
The Benefits for Legalizing Marijuana.
While many are truly opposed of the use medical marijuana it is an on the spot interest to politicians. So, they stand against recreational drugs and harm caused by illegal drug trades to increase their reputation. I believe one of the many benefits of legalizing marijuana (that's currently illegal except in 21 states) is that the price will fall, leading it to a crumple in the illegal drug market. This may possible lead to the lessening of marijuana addiction, due to the inelasticity of demand.
