Marijuana is Gaining Ground Legally

When the United States first began, there were no laws against marijuana. Then, in the 1900s, the government made it illegal through a great deal of propaganda. It became illegal and went underground.

In the 1960s, though still against the law, it began to make a comeback into mainstream society. The hippee generation used marijuana as a way object to the "man" and tune in to their own spiritual side.

Even after the hippies grew older, marijuana remained on the scene. Younger generations continued to try it and realized that much of the propaganda was untrue.

Some states began to decriminalize it, though it was still against the federal law. Other states just focused on other drugs, essentially ignoring marijuana altogether.

Then, people began discovering the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. It can help the cancer patient eat a bit more and reduces their pain. Others with chronic pain benefited from it also. Eventually, states began to pass laws that made the use of marijuana legal for medicinal purposes.

The use of medicinal marijuana is continuing to grow throughout the country. Many people believe that one day it will be entirely legal, even without a medical prescription.

In the meantime, people should be cautious about using the drug. It can be addicting and is still against federal law. If you believe it should be legalized in your state, speak with your vote, not by your illegal activity.

You will only increase the negative perception of the drug if you use it illegally. This will give more ground to those who believe it should remain outlawed in the country. Only time will tell how this legal battle will finally be played out in the courts of the states and federal government. Until then, make smart choices.