Drug, Alcohol, and Tobacco Awareness: Illegal Drug Awareness

Legalization of Marijuana

marijuana plant

There are many states where marijuana is now legal for specific uses. In fact, almost half the states in the U.S. have legalized marijuana for medical use only. Some states have also legalized the recreational use of marijuana.

The legalization of marijuana for medical and/or recreational use raises many questions. For instance:

  • Why legalize marijuana?
  • What are the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana?
  • How does the Federal Controlled Substances Act apply to states legalization of marijuana, for both medical and recreational use?