Benefits of Medical Marijuana and Legalization Marijuana is a natural plant and an effective pain reliever, containing hundreds of natural chemical compounds that work with the body to produce positive effects that support healing and has been used for centuries. “Cannabinoids are pharmacologically active compounds. THC is one of them. When you use marijuana, the cannabinoids reach their target, the cannabinoid receptors in your body. Cannabinoids bind to one of the receptors. (Martin, Carter and Rosenthal). Those who are deciding how to treat a complex medical condition in order to achieve a good quality of life would benefit more if medical marijuana were legal and accessible in every state. Too many people have deep-seated fears about the use and legalization of marijuana because of the crime associated with it, even though only those diagnosed with approved medical conditions would be the only ones allowed to use it. The effectiveness of using marijuana as a medicine benefits the health of those who use it to treat their condition. Legalizing medical marijuana would create an excellent revenue opportunity through taxation and alleviate pain and suffering for those who use marijuana to treat epilepsy/seizures, PTSD, and cancer without having to deal with the debilitating side effects from taking numerous prescription medications. .Medical marijuana is a more effective and natural way to manage a seizure disorder. “Marijuana has been shown to successfully control symptoms related to spasm-inducing disorders such as epilepsy or multiple sclerosis. Ongoing medical studies continue to demonstrate improvements in these symptoms, likely due to CBD's anticonvulsant properties. (Martin, Carter and Rose...... middle of paper ...... the classification of marijuana as an illegal drug, and the ongoing controversy over whether or not it can or should be used for medical purposes, are issues that Failure to legalize medical marijuana can compromise the quality of life of those who desperately need it and also takes away the freedom of choice from those who choose medical marijuana to treat their condition. Negative opinions about marijuana are driven by false assumptions in reality research and evidence shows that marijuana is a natural medicine with positive results for those who use it. Legalization would allow for further research into the medical benefits of marijuana and would produce continued revenue and create new jobs needed by the economy and much. more, thus demonstrating the immediate need for legalization at a national level.