Marijuana is labeled as a schedule I drug, so marijuana can treat many different ailments and this is the number one reason why it should be legalized in the United States. Marijuana treats a variety of different disorders including, but not limited to, glaucoma, epilepsy, asthma, autoimmune diseases, pain, movement disorders, psychiatric symptoms, addiction, and withdrawal. Some of these ailments treated with cannabis are very surprising. Addiction and withdrawal? I was taught that marijuana is addictive, but then why should it be used to treat addictions? Growing up I was lied to. “Before Tuesday's vote, 23 states and the District of Columbia had legalized marijuana for medical purposes, while Colorado and Washington were the only states to allow recreational use of marijuana” (Ferner). After voting on Tuesday, November 4, Oregon, Alaska and the District of Columbia voted yes to approving recreational marijuana. This is the 10% of the United States that is legal for recreational use, it's time the country comes together and votes yes to legalize