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Since the beginning of human history, marijuana has been utilized for its purposes ranging from industrial to recreational. It wasn’t until the 20th century however, that the plant became regarded as a scourge of man and the criminalization of its use began. Prohibition violates the rights to life and liberties protected by the Constitution of the United States, as well as incriminate American citizens and result in the arrest of hundreds of thousands each year. Studies by the US government and various different medical and science organizations around the globe have concluded that the use of marijuana is legitimate and its prohibition holds no ground when present the factual data. This report reviews the history of marijuana prohibition, government statics concerning prohibition and its effectiveness, as well as scientific studies concerning its effects on the individual.