Marijuana or cannabis is a preparation of the cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug and as a medicine. Pharmacologically, the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is one of 483 known compounds in the plant. Cannabis is often consumed for its psychoactive and physiological effects, which can include heightened mood or euphoria, relaxation, and an increase in appetite. Unwanted side-effects can sometimes include a decrease in short-term memory, dry mouth, impaired motor skills, reddening of the eyes, and feelings of paranoia or anxiety.
As we all know, the use of or plantation of marijuana is considered to be illegal in most of the United States of America. The only way to get it is if a licensed doctor or therapist prescribed you to get some. The main question is that should it be legalized and removed from the criminal justice system and regulated in a manner similar to alcohol and tobacco? Let’s find out. Legalizing and regulating marijuana will bring the nation's largest cash crop under the rule of law, creating jobs and economic opportunities in the formal economy instead of the illicit market. Scarce law enforcement resources that could be better used to protect public safety would be preserved while reducing corrections and court costs. State and local governments would acquire significant new sources of tax revenue from regulating marijuana sales. Take the example of the state of Colorado, The criminalization of marijuana use disproportionately harms young people and people of color, sponsors massive levels of violence and corruption, and fails to curb youth access. The Drug Policy Alliance advocates marijuana legalization through a well-regulated market for marijuana production and distribution. We seek to enact change on the state and federal level through ongoing legislative efforts and through high-profile ballot initiatives in upcoming election cycles. DPA helped lead the historic campaign in 2010 to support Proposition 19 in California. In 2012, Colorado and Washington became the first U.S. states -- and the first political jurisdictions anywhere in the world
The Legalization of Cannabis The dawn of the twenty first century has ushered in a new age of optimism and wonder. Despite the proclamations of television, all is not well in our part of the world. Our societies have succumbed to the modern holy war on drugs and more specifically, the war against marijuana. Being fought against our own citizens and citizens abroad, an international effort to eradicate cannabis production and use has undoubtedly failed leaving in its wake social unrest and political…
Cannabis, otherwise known as, marijuana has been around for centuries; dating back to the B.C. era. Marijuana comes from the Hemp plant which was widely grown by in the 17th century for its abilities to make rope, sails, and clothing out of it. By the 19th century, marijuana started to become a popular ingredient medicinal products and were sold to public pharmacies. The use of marijuana didn’t become recreational until the after the Mexican Revolution of 1910, as many Mexican Immigrants poured into…
The legalization of marijuana is a popular topic in America right now, but it is my personal opinion that the cons do indeed outweigh the pros. The issue with the legalization of marijuana is that simply put, marijuana is not harmless. It does negatively affect the brain and certainly distorts a driver’s perception which could inevitably result in an increase of vehicle accidents. If it was legalized, usage would of course increase tremendously and it would become increasingly more accessible…
people but yet is still legal? While marijuana causes less deaths and cures different types of medical problems but is illegal ? It just doesnt make sense. The legalization of marijuana would help our community, it would keep many of people out of jail then the police could actually start arresting the real criminals instead of the people caught with small amounts of marijuana on them. Also it is safer for you than plenty of legal drugs. The legalization of marijuana has been in discussion for many of…
dark for the fear that it will change your opinion. Marijuana has newfound fame since four states have chosen to legalize it for recreational purposes. This fame has effected the youth in America having them believe that marijuana is harmless. Marijuana is a narcotic and should be treated nothing less then that. Hans Breiter, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine stated, "Marijuana is the ideal compound to screw up everything for a…
as all societies declare their own idea of the real world (Erich Goode Marijuana and the Politics of Reality pg. 83). Marijuana, also known as cannabis sativa has been falsely criticized since the beginning of the century. The legalization of marijuana is a controversial subject; however, there are many positive arguments to support the idea. First of all, it is expensive to keep marijuana illegal. Also marijuana has been proven to be less likely to create crime, it can be used as a medicine…
Jonathan Goergen Reasons to Legalize Marijuana The criminalization of marijuana has many stories behind it. Some believe that it was made illegal in the early 20th century because it was meant to play off of anti-immigrant sentiments. Considering that Mexican immigrants introduced recreational marijuana use to the American culture. Others believe it was made illegal because it would put the tobacco industries out of business. The media had a large role in making people believe that usage caused…
Legalization of Marijuana There are many arguments to be had—therefore we must weigh the pros and cons of each argument before deciding to fight for a cause. I believe that marijuana should be legalized because there are more positives allowing recreational use than there are negatives. Marijuana is a drug that can be used for medical treatments, it does not have poor effects on human health. I believe that this battle against marijuana should not be fought because victory over the drug and its…
2013 Legalization of Marijuana The legalization of marijuana would greatly reduce drug violence in cities, reduce spending by law enforcement, and taxation of marijuana would greatly help the economic system of the United States. Legalization is a large topic of debate in today’s society. America’s overall view of marijuana is pessimistic however, more and more people are beginning to step forward and express their support for legalization. People are becoming more tolerant of marijuana use; a…
April 2013 “Marijuana Legalization: Colorado and Washington State Grapple With Implementing New Laws” http://www.policymic.com/articles/22459/marijuana-legalization-colorado-and-washington-state-grapple-with-implementing-new-laws “President Obama’s Marijuana Problem” http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2013/04/president-obamas-marijuana-problem-2.php Marijuana Legalization in America In November, Colorado and Washington created major ripples in the debate over the legality of the marijuana. Colorado’s…
