Legalization of marijuana: The present The legalization of marijuana is a controversial topic that has an impact on today’s society. A lot of people want to ban the use of marijuana in the United States for medical and recreational use the main group of people is the federal government. Marijuana activists think otherwise. They think that smoking weed is a way to get in touch with their spiritual side. Currently 18 states have legalized marijuana for medical use (medical marijuana pros and cons.org)
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LINDO MEDICAL MARIJUANA Should Marijuana Be Legalized? Medical Marijuana Initiative Section 1. Section 11362.5 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: 11362.5. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996. (b) (l) The people of the State of California hereby find and declare that the purposes of the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 are as follows: (A) To ensure that seriously ill Californians have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical
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Ferdinando Language Arts 56 March 20, 2015 Oui Oui to Weed Marijuana is usually known as the drug that is a gateway to many other drugs, but is it really? The real name for it is called cannabis but many people use nicknames like weed, pot, reefer, ganja, herb, and hemp. What people don’t realize is that alcohol is more damaging and destructive to people. If you try some alcohol, you won’t go to jail. If you try marijuana once you could go to jail, or at least get in more serious trouble than if you were caught with
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Medical Marijuana The causes to the use of medical marijuana in the United States are illnesses, cancer patients, and to help AIDS. There are some pros and cons to the use of medical marijuana. Most people across the U.S say they need it for a sickness they have, but they’re using it just to get high. Studies say that it helps people get relief from their illness but that does not make it a medicine. There have been many debates over legalizing this “medicine” or not. But there has to be a decision
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debated and infamous. The topic of using Marijuana for medical purposes is so controversial that even federal and state legislatures are left at opposite points in dealing with legality. Policies regarding marijuana differ in several degrees from state to state and thus public or government human service agencies have to act within the regulations that envelop them. This in turn brings us to the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. To better understand
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in the United States that have medical cannabis laws in place. The patients suffering from ailments that are most widely cited to benefit from the uses of medical cannabis include: sufferers of glaucoma, nausea, and chronic pain sufferers. Cannabis is widely regarded as an appetite stimulant. This appears to be a short list of reasons for legalizing a drug that has been illegal for nearly 80 years, however, this short list contains common symptoms of countless medical conditions. People who suffer
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Medical Marijuana: The Good, the Bad and the Truth As Americans, we have come to greatly rely on modern medicine and prescription drugs. According to the Center for Disease Control, nearly seventy percent of Americans use one or more prescription drugs. This percentage has shown a steady increase in the past ten years. Each of these drugs come with a list of possible side effects. Sometimes these side effects can be very serious depending on the medicine being used. Even causing the patient experiencing
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Nickolas DePrisco Hagood Comp II February 18th, 2014 Medical Marijuana Legislation Every year new types of diseases come about and devastate parts of America. For instance different types of the flu are popping up all the time. Many of these diseases can’t be cured with the medicine we have available now. This calls for advancements in medicine, and a new controversial medicine is hitting America, and this medicine is marijuana. The plant marijuana isn’t like normal medicines due to the fact that it
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Medical Marijuana in California The marijuana pant is one of the oldest plants known to mankind. It has become one of the most widely used plants. The plant has many uses other than medicinal use. It was used to make cloth and paper for centuries and was the most important source of rope until the development of synthetic fibers (Grinspoon and Bakalar). There are two different species of cannabis called sativa and indica. The feeling of each has a slight difference. Sativa has a more relaxing
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as marijuana, for medicinal use. Marijuana can provide relief to those suffering with diseases that cannot be treated with modern medicine. On the contrary, marijuana can provide a psychoactive high and has been known to be addictive. However, according to the federal government, marijuana has no medicinal value and offers an extremely high potential for abuse (O’Keefe, 2013). Marijuana is also thought to be harmful and detrimental substance (O’Keefe, 2013). History illustrates marijuana use
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Marijuana: A Controversial Argument I think marijuana is and will always be a controversial argument. In my opinion marijuana should only be legalized for medical purposes, not for recreational use. As a civilized society we should be thinking about preventing and staying away from drugs that can harm us as individuals and society. It is proven that medical marijuana can be an option to treating tumors and cancers. Also, it is scientifically confirmed that marijuana has anti-cancer properties that
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003 Samantha Pettey February 18, 2013 Medical Marijuana The opinion of Marijuana during the 70’s was much more definitive than it is today. Approval of Marijuana by 27 states, new medical studies, and its consequences on those convicted from use of the most common illicit drug in the world, is forcing the United States of America to rethink its stance on the matter. In general, the underlying argument about Marijuana in this country is: should Marijuana continue to be prohibited to citizens based
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Marijuana and Medical Marijuana Health Risks Yvonne Vance Com/156 October 13, 2012 Kelly Rottman Marijuana and Medical Marijuana Health Risks Marijuana became legalize in some states and a concern problem for some advocates because of the harmful chemicals that found in marijuana or THC. Its’ been reported that marijuana has many more harmful chemicals than tobacco products. On the other hand, advocates’ say that marijuana is beneficial to some patients that can
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David Guard Medical Marijuana Today Specific purpose: I want my audience to learn about about the research and the impact of medical marijuana on today’s society. Thesis: The use of marijuana to treat various medical conditions- or Medical marijuana - is a controversial topic and has been for quite sometime. Attention getting device: Under federal law, only FDA approved medications are legal to prescribe- and marijuana is not one of those. Still, currently nineteen states have approved
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English 10 22 April 2014 Medical Marijuana There is a plant that for thousands of years has had a history for medicinal use within many cultures. What is that plant people might ask? The Cannabis plant. Cannabis is a plant used as a medicine and a psychoactive drug, more commonly known as marijuana. Although it can be used as a medicine, it is mostly seen as just another bad drug that kills brain cells. The sale, distribution, possession, and use of marijuana have been illegal since the early
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Legalization of Medical Marijuana Courtney Holland Eng-112-621 Mr. B. Prestwood October 3rd, 2014 Abstract Legalization of medical marijuana is a major topic among the world today. Marijuana for medical purposes is good because it helps relieve pain in patients with both short term and terminal medical issues, such as, cancer, glaucoma, anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, and epileptic seizures. Some have even said that ingredients in marijuana have helped cure certain diseases. A couple
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Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a plant that was first used as a source of intoxicant and medicine in Asia for centuries before gaining popularity in the West. It served as a folk remedy for more than 100 minor illnesses such as vomiting, infections and to induce appetite (Mack & Joy, 2001). In the modern days, however, marijuana has become more popular around the world for its recreational use, which people indulge in its consumption especially among youths (Iversen, 2000). A WHO report on
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Medical Marijuana in New Jersey Drugs have been an ongoing concern for hundreds of years. Marijuana has been the most frequently used illegal drug in the United States. One of the first introductions of marijuana was in 1840 where medicines containing a cannabis base were available in the United States (Narconon, “Marijuana Timeline” par. 33). But ever since 1876, when “the sultan of Turkey gave marijuana to the U.S. as a gift,” America has been hooked
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Advantages of taking an online class In today’s busy lifestyle, most people do not have any time to go back to school even if they have an intention to get a degree for career advancement, job promotion or simply to learning something new. There are many advantages of taking an online class. First advantage is convenience of choosing own study times and no sitting in a classroom. Second, saving tuition & transportation costs. Third, a student is able to have a flexible schedule in completing
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overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms caused by such illnesses as multiple sclerosis, cancer and AIDS -- or by the harsh drugs sometimes used to treat them. And it can do so with remarkable safety. Indeed, marijuana is less toxic than many of the drugs that physicians prescribe every day." -- Joycelyn Elders, MD Former US Surgeon General Editorial, Providence Journal Mar. 26, 2004 "Although I understand many believe marijuana is the most
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FINAL RESEARCH PAPER 1 Final Research Paper Medical Marijuana FINAL RESEARCH PAPER 2 Alternative medicine has become a rather popular method of relieving everything from a headache to depression. Some common forms of alternative medic include aromatherapy, acupuncture, and crystal therapy. Among them is the healing power of medical cannabis. It has been praised for its soothing and hallucinogenic qualities. Medical marijuana has been on the forefront of public debate for quite
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Legalizing Marijuana In 1969 a Gallup poll showed that only twelve percent of Americans favored legalizing marijuana, where as by stark contrast, a Gallup poll taken in October of 2013 shows that fifty eight percent of Americans now believe the drug should be legalized (Swift par. 1). In recent years there is a growing movement to decriminalize marijuana possession as well as legalize it for medicinal use in the United States. Proponents for both sides have made arguments about the risks and the
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MEDICINAL MARIJUANA Though medical marijuana has proved to be very beneficial for medicinal purposes, some would say its pros do not outweigh it’s cons. It has said to have many side effects which include brain damage, heart problems, damage to lungs and immune system, impaired learning, memory loss, perception problems and poor judgment. Smoking marijuana has also been the cause of a large amount of car crashes and workplace accidents. On a federal level it is still illegal but in 13 states
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strongly favor legalizing small amounts of marijuana possession. On September 17th, the Washington Post released a poll that showed that 65 percent of likely voters said they would vote for a bill that legalized the possession of up to 2 ounces of marijuana. In the District of Columbia the possession of pot was recently decriminalized, which means that an individual will not face criminal charges for possession of an ounce or less, and the smell of marijuana no longer gives an official grounds to search
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Medical Marijuana Medical marijuana is a hot button topic, and with good reason. There is lot of conflicting information. One doesn’t have to search very hard to find information supporting the medical use of marijuana. Marijuana has been proven to be beneficial treatment for many conditions such as chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, nausea from chemotherapy, and glaucoma among others. Yet, despite scientific evidence of marijuana’s therapeutic benefit, it remains on the DEA’s list of
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Opposing Views on Medicinal Marijuana The legality of medical marijuana possession is as hot a topic as exists in the discussion of possible drug decriminalization in the United States. Some agencies, both federal government and non-governmental advisors, urge continued vigorous prosecution of marijuana offenders because they see medical marijuana as both a gateway to hard drugs like heroin and cocaine and as a smokescreen for an effort to decriminalize marijuana for general use (Marshall, 2005)
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Medical Cannabis Richard Davis Neff English 111 Professor Bryant October 16, 2012 More than 100,000 U.S. deaths are caused by excessive alcohol consumption each year. Direct and indirect causes of death include drunk driving, cirrhosis of the liver, falls, cancer, and stroke. In that same year a staggering 440,000 people die from tobacco use in the U.S. Nearly 1 of every 5 deaths is related to smoking. Cigarettes kill more Americans than alcohol, car accidents, suicide, AIDS, homicide, and
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Feburary 27, 2015 Should Marijuana be legalized? Marijuana is the most used out of all illegal substances in the United States, and for that matter around the world; this is what seems to be in every article that I’ve read about legalizing marijuana. Is marijuana useful in reducing pain? Are other therapies equally effective? In this report I am going to write about the benefits of legalizing medical marijuana. Greenwell, G. T. (2012). Medical marijuana use for chronic pain: risks and benefits
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Final Draft May 3, 2013 Barrett, D. (2009, Feb. 7) Change in U.S. Medical Marijuana Policy Likely The Times West Virginian Retrieved 4,29, 2013 From, Http//:timeswv.com/headline news/x681698441/change-in-us-medical-marijuana-policy-1 A hopeful change in U.S. medical marijuana policy is likely, (Barrett, D 2009) to happen. The White House and Drug Enforcement Administration will not say for sure, but there could be some changes made. In 2009 it was said that, “ Experts believe the
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Marijuana has been used for years as leisure to many people. What some people do not know is that, with doctor’s approval and/or supervision, it can be used as treatment and even a cure for many things. So why are we so skeptical? By doing some research and digging deeper into the subject, we can find some pros and cons to medical marijuana. But what happens if the pros outnumber or overcome the cons? Why are we still debating something that some states already have solved? The issue of legalizing
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