The issue of medical marijuana has been a challenge to both federal and state authorities for several decades. Recently, with more states legalizing marijuana, this social problem has taken on new proportions mainly because at the Federal level possession even for medical purposes is still an offence. The states that have legalized medical marijuana, have been grappling with problems surrounding mushrooming of dispensaries, an increase in doctor referrals and issues of taxation. Solutions involve streamlining a system for effective registration, distribution and regulation imposition of an effective system of taxation. In addition, medical marijuana needs to be be decriminalized by the federal authorities.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Use of medical marijuana
- The Abuse of Doctor Referrals
- Criteria for the solution
- Possible Solutions to the Medical Marijuana Issue
- Federal Legalization
- Federal Legalization for Medical Use
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text examines the current challenges and potential solutions related to the legalization and regulation of medical marijuana in the United States. The author explores the conflicting positions of state and federal laws, analyzing the growing acceptance of medical marijuana while acknowledging the potential for abuse and concerns over public safety.
- The conflict between state and federal laws regarding medical marijuana
- The potential for abuse and misuse of medical marijuana
- The need for effective regulation and control of medical marijuana distribution
- The ethical and social implications of medical marijuana legalization
- The role of scientific research in determining the medical benefits and risks of medical marijuana
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides a brief overview of the ongoing debate surrounding medical marijuana, highlighting the conflicting positions of state and federal authorities. The text then explores the history of medical marijuana legalization, focusing on the emergence of dispensaries and the increasing number of patients seeking medical marijuana recommendations. The author emphasizes the lack of clear regulations and the potential for abuse, particularly regarding doctor referrals. The text concludes by outlining potential solutions, including federal legalization and the decriminalization of medical marijuana, and presents arguments for and against these approaches. The author suggests that the legalization of medical marijuana should be approached with caution, emphasizing the need for effective regulation to prevent potential harm.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this text include medical marijuana, legalization, regulation, state and federal law, abuse, doctor referrals, dispensaries, public safety, ethical considerations, scientific research, and potential solutions.
- Quote paper
- Clinton Kelly (Author), 2012, Medical Marijuana and the Need for Regulation, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/271718
