Benefits of Medical Marijuana and LegalizationMarijuana is a natural plant and an effective pain reliever, it contains hundreds of natural chemical compounds that work with the body to produce effects positive ones that promote healing and have been around for centuries. “Cannabinoids are pharmacologically active compounds. THC is one of them. When you use marijuana, cannabinoids reach their target, the cannabinoid receptors in your body. Cannabinoids bind to one of the receptors. (Martin, Carter and Rosenthal). Those deciding how to help 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 marijuana use and legalization due to 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 medicine benefits the health of those who use it to treat their illness. Legalizing medical marijuana would create a great revenue opportunity through taxation and relieve the pain and suffering of those who use marijuana to treat epilepsy/seizures, post-traumatic stress disorder, and cancer without having to deal with the debilitating side effects of taking many prescribed 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 MS. Ongoing medical studies continue to demonstrate improvements in these symptoms, likely due to the anticonvulsant properties of CBD. (Martin, Carter, and Rose... middle of article... the classification of marijuana as an illegal drug and the ongoing controversy over whether or not it can be used for medical purposes are issues that need to be addressed and decided for legalization to be approved nationally By not legalizing marijuana for medical purposes, it can harm the quality of life of those who sorely need it. It also takes away the freedom of choice of those. who choose medical marijuana to treat their condition Negative opinions about marijuana are driven by false assumptions when in fact, research and evidence proves that marijuana is a natural medicine with positive results for those. who use it would allow for continued research into the medical benefits of marijuana and would generate continued revenue and create new jobs that are needed within the economy and much more, demonstrating the immediate need for. 'national legalization.