1. BY NOELLE TABONE THE HIDDEN BENEFITS OF MARIJUANA

2. Introduction Why Medical Marijuana is Beneficial How the Legalization of Marijuana Will Benefit the US Economy How the Legalization of Marijuana Will Benefit the US Economy How the Crime Scene in the US Will Improve Marijuana as an Alternative for More Harmful Substances Marijuana as an Alternative for More Harmful Substances Conclusion INDEX

3. INTRODUCTION Legalization of marijuana is a chief matter in the US

4. Why Medical Marijuana is Beneficial Marijuana helps people suffering from illnesses Table on THC Effects on Users

5. How the Legalization of Marijuana Will Benefit the US Economy There are several reasons why the legalization of marijuana can help the US economy There are several reasons why the legalization of marijuana can help the US economy

6. How the Crime Scene in the US Will Improve Crime scene in the US will diminish Graph on Annual Marijuana Arrests in the US from 1966-2006 Graph on Annual Marijuana Arrests in the US from 1966-2006

7. MARIJUANA AS AN ALTERNATIVE FOR MORE HARMFUL SUBSTANCES Marijuana is less dangerous to one’s health than most substances used today Marijuana is less dangerous to one’s health than most substances used today Table and Graph on Typical Composition of Hemp Nut Table and Graph on Typical Composition of Hemp Nut

8. CONCLUSION Benefits of legalizing marijuana include: Medicinal advantages Economic improvement Alleviation of the US crime scene Healthier substitute to more damaging substances

9. SOURCES List of works cited