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Legalization of Medical Marijuana
Facts Marijuana is the
most popular drug in the world (Johannigman & Eschiti, 2014)
It can be smoked or eaten.
Facts Continued
Medical Marijuana is legal in 20 states and the District of Columbia (Capriotti & Hartmann, 2013)
It is ILLEGAL on a federal level.
Benefits
Relieves pain in sick patients (Murphy, 2014)
Increases appetite for cancer patients(Murphy, 2014)
Decreases vomiting Decreases seizures Prevents blindness
in glaucoma (Murphy, 2014)
States make more money from sales
Benefits Continued
Show Me The Money
California received $1.4 million in taxes in 2012
Colorado collected $5 million in taxes in 2012(Cooper, 2012)
References
Capriotti, T., & Hartmann, B. (2013). What you should know about medical marijuana. Clinical Advisor, 16(12), 92-96. Retrieved from http://bluehawk.monmouth.edu:2867/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=36d30bcd-29f6-44ed-83f4-a00d4351346c%40sessionmgr115&vid=8&hid=106
Cooper, M. (2012, February 11). Struggling cities turn to a crop for cash. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/us/cities-turn-to-a-crop-for-cash-medical-marijuana.html?_r=0
Johannigman, S., & Eschiti, V. (2013). Medical use of marijuana in palliative care. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 17(4), 360-2. Retrieved from http://bluehawk.monmouth.edu:2048/?url=/docview/1431164086?accountid=12532
Murphy, K. (2014). The growing trend of medical marijuana. Nursing Made Incredibly Easy, 12(5), 30-39. doi:10.1097/01.NME.0000452683.33224.92