Legalizing Marijuana A very common question that provokes a lot of controversy is whether or not marijuana should be legalized. Many people say yes, but at the same time many people disagree. Prohibiting marijuana does not help the country in any way, and it causes a lot of problems. Keeping marijuana illegal...
Legalizing Marijuana BCOM/275 July 21, 2013 Dr. Monica Galante Do you know that the United States government spends about 8.26 million dollars annually in the attempt to keep marijuana off of the streets (Moffatt, 2012)? For many years, the United States government has prohibited marijuana from...
Legalization of Marijuana Sharna Farr ENG/147 University Writing Essentials Monday, February 08, 2016 Gretchen Treadwell Legalization of Marijuana Bill Hicks once said, “Why is marijuana against the law? It grows naturally upon our planet. Doesn’t the idea of making nature against...
Persuasive speech: Legalizing Marijuana Marijuana, also known as Cannabis, is part of human history and has been debated whether it has medical benefits or just is another addictive drug. It has been traced in ancient Chinese dynasties as early as 2737 B.C. to be used for medical purposes, to Jamestown...
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Joyner English 112 29 September 2013 Legalizing Marijuana It seems now more than ever there is more conversation on legalizing Marijuana with in the United States. Why marijuana is still legal across most of the states makes no sense. The marijuana plant is less intoxicating than alcohol by a long...
Marijuana is can be good and yet still bad. It’s a plant that has the power to be beneficial to mankind and harmful to it. However, putting aside the many cons of legalizing marijuana, the pros of legalizing marijuana still far outweigh the cons. We hear the most common argument against marijuana...
The Magic J Marijuana it has been used since the beginning of time, by people all over the globe. It has been used in the manufacturing of fabrics, clothing, and goods, and has even played a role in the war efforts of World War 2. Marijuana is most commonly known for its medical properties, things...
Marijuana Legalization: Creating a Market Surplus The dispute over the legalization of marijuana is one of the most controversial issues to take place in the United States. Although some states have voted to legalize, many others are still on the fence saying that Marijuana will has been used...
Marijuana: Good or Bad Javier Gonzalez CJS/220 May 27, 2010 Dr. Fathiah Inserto Marijuana is considered an illegal drug yet thousands of the American people consume marijuana for medical purposes. Is marijuana good for you? There has been a lot of controversy...
Marijuana v. Alcohol In America there are legal drugs, illegal drugs, drugs that should be legal, and drugs that should be illegal. One of the most common debates is about alcohol and marijuana. Both drugs, both have been illegal at one point in time. Marijuana just so happen to stay illegal. Marijuana...
Holly D 3 March 2008 The Taboo of Illegal Drugs For the past sixty years America’s obsession with illegal drugs has grown exponentially. It is rare to find teens today that have yet to fall under the influence. Whether it is cocaine, heroin, or marijuana, with new laws being passed every year...
smoked and used hemp or marijuana back when it was legal. In the early 1930’s little was known about the drug so many feared it which resulted in it becoming illegal. Jumping forward almost 80 years later and the advancement of technology, many researchers have found that marijuana could benefit the medical...
perspective of America’s war on drugs, marijuana is one of the biggest issues across the country. Which poses a relevant question as to why marijuana is illegal, if alcohol and tobacco, two life threatening substances, legal. The fact that marijuana is illegal is mostly caused by the amount of money...
Highs of Marijuana Unfortunately, today’s society has been programmed for so long to believe that marijuana is “bad” simply because they are uneducated on the subject. However, for those that do not know, marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a harmless plant and is the most widely used illegal drug in...
The legalization of marijuana is a controversial issue that has been debated heavily over the last couple of decades. Marijuana is a currently illegal drug made from the dried flower clusters and leaves of the cannabis plant, which is usually smoked to induce euphoria or “high” and to heal and soothe...
Clayton Health 11 December 16, 2012 Brian Pfiffner Marijuana Cannabis is considered to be nature’s most robust creations. It’s used legalized for certain medical uses in several different states. Federally marijuana is illegeal. “The lack of studies done on cannabis really inhibits...
Con-Legalizing Marijuana Background Marijuana is the product of Cannabis sativa, a hemp plant, and refers to the plant’s leaves and flowers. Hemp is a type of marijuana plant that can be used for paper, rope, and any type of fabric. The state could authorize the production of hemp because of all its...
Against the Legalization of Marijuana Marijuana was legal up until the early 1900s when the possession or transfer of marijuana became illegal in the United States. The government of the United States had reasons for making it illegal then, so should the use of marijuana be legalized now? Each and...
Legalization Of Marijuana Out of all the fifty states in the U.S there are only two states that have legalized marijuana; Washington State and Colorado. Since these two states have legalized marijuana, the whole world has seen the great impact the legalization of marijuana has made for these two...
Jose Chavez Eng. 102 Legalization of Marijuana For decades one of the biggest arguments in the USA has been the legalization of marijuana. The government can’t decide if they should make it legal. Even though it has become legal in some states, it has not become fully legal for the public...
government has ruled that marijuana is illegal under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) (21 U.S.C. § 811), research suggests that marijuana can have many positive effects on people suffering from various diseases. The State of California has recognized the medical benefits of marijuana and in “2003, Senate...
Why Legalize Marijuana? In society today many people are stressed with all the things they have to perform each day for the standard of living and look for any feeling of freedom from those tasks. In American society there is a rising interest in drugs. It has become a very controversial issue...
Is Marijuana as bad as society think it is? Since the 1930's marijuana has been illegal in the United States. Yet, it is the number one cash crop in this country. Statistics have shown that Alcohol and Tobacco are more of risk at death than someone who consumes Marijuana, but yet Alcohol and Tobacco...
Legalization of Marijuana Approximately ninety percent of people today smoke, or have smoked marijuana. There are several names for this natural plant that is trying to be balanced out in Parliament. Given the street names of “Mary Jane” or “Weed”; the drug is being illegally smoked over all provinces...
AJ Riley American Literature Bren Block A Topic: Legalizing Marijuana Specific Purpose: To tell you why marijuana should be legalized Thesis: Marijuana should be legalizes for many reasons, including Medical use, get our government out of debt, and also to Reduce crime Introduction ...
Jeremy Steinman Mrs. Difabio English 12 2/4/13 The history of Marijuana dates back many years, and has served every culture since the beginning of time. Weed, ganga, pot, hash, bud, and mary jane, have become apart of many peoples lives today across the world. This growing “green” movement has become...
Marijuana: Legalize It. Marijuana is a very prominent and controversial issue in todays society. Although many slanderous claims have been made about cannabis in recent history, the societal views are slowly starting to change on the drug based on some resurfaced truths. Unfortunately, these truths...
Reformation Of Marijuana Marijuana was a major cash crop in the late 1800’s. Marijuana has different species or strains of plants. Hemp is one type of strain that offers many different uses. Hemp is the strongest natural fiber known to man. In other uses it could be engineered for bio diesel as an...
Legalization of Marijuana Marijuana is an illegal drug found throughout the United States. Marijuana comes from a unique type of hemp plant called cannabis indicia. About 300,000,000 people use marijuana daily it is described as a non-additive drug that people smoke through a pipe or by rolling it...
Medicinal Marijuana: Should it be legalized? For many years the United States government has prohibited the use of some drugs even for medical purposes. Today, in most of the states, marijuana is classified as an illegal drug. Yet, even with prohibition, marijuana use has only decreased but...
Professor Essay Class December 11, 2008 Legalization of Marijuana Marijuana is an illegal drug found throughout the United States. Marijuana comes from a unique type of hemp plant called cannabis indicia. About 300,000,000 people use marijuana daily it is described as a non-additive drug that people...
Marijuana is the most frequently used illegal drug in the United States of America, and also in many other countries. Some people use this drug for medical purpose, and most others use it for entertainment and pleasure. In the United States, using marijuana for medical purposes is legal in 13 of the...
Titus Mr. Okamoto English 150 October 3 2009 Legalizing Marijuana The issue I would like to bring up is the legalization of medical and/or recreational marijuana. I feel this would be beneficial to everyone, both users and non-users. Marijuana has been proven to help a great deal for glaucoma sufferers...
apply to marijuana, since someone who chooses to use marijuana does so according to his or her own free will. The government also may have a right to limit individual actions if the actions pose a significant threat to the individual. But this argument does not apply to marijuana because marijuana is far...
Legalization of Marijuana By Jonathan Hostettler 2009 Marijuana has only been illegal in the United States for the last 80 years and has been used as far back as 2700 B.C. by the Chinese and by cultures all over the globe throughout most of human existence. In 1545 the Spanish brought marijuana to the New...
Applying Psychology to Issues in Society Illegal drug use in the United states rose to the highest level in nearly a decade in 2009. Abuse of alcohol, marijuana, prescription drugs, and various other illegal substances have increased dramatically since the mid-1990s, according to the study released...
Debate on the Legalization of Marijuana From the past 40 years, the authorized status of marijuana has been debated dynamically. The Marijuana Tax Act was enforces in 1937. It make compulsory for sellers to get a license. Blanket prohibition was not the objective. The law approved quickly and with...
Why Should Marijuana Be Legalized? By David Hourani Lebanese American University Abstract Having read much about legalizing marijuana when compared to other substances, and having read much about other issues that cause harm to...
Marijuana Should be Legalized Globally Marijuana is recognized by many people for it attributes. It has been and still is one of the most controversial and debated topics. This plant has been in existence since this earth was created millions of years ago, and helped humans to survive throughout different...
crimes.” The prohibition of marijuana has proven to be a failure and a waste of resources. In addition, prohibition has hurt society more than it has helped. Also, marijuana can be used as a medicine to treat many life threatening illnesses. The legalization of marijuana will generate enormous tax revenue...
Marijuana Can I see a show of hands how many people here have ever smoked Cannabis sativa, commonly known as marijuana? I see none of you raised your hand. Well obviously no one would want to admit to a criminal activity in front of their teacher. But why is it that smoking pot is so taboo...
Marijuana is by far the most commonly used illegal drug in the USA as well as many other countries. Contrary to popular belief, marijuana is not at all physically addictive. It may be mentally addictive just like video games, TV, or even eating. What about all the other things that are physically addictive...
topic that sparks the interest of the public and blows up into a huge debate. The current event has been the controversy over the legalization of marijuana in the remaining states. On November 6, 2012, Colorado Amendment 64 and Washington Initiative 502 were passed by popular initiative, thereby becoming...
yes on the legalization of marijuana for recreational use. A recent poll was released on Thursday through out the U.S., according to this poll the majority of Americans agree with Washington and Colorado and think that it should not be illegal to smoke the drug, marijuana. Attorney General Eric Holder...
Professor's Name Class Date Medical Marijuana in Society's Hands Medical Marijuana is a legal drug in some states and is prescribed for different illnesses, both because it has been believed to help cure diseases and because it can alleviate pain. The legalization of marijuana has caused controversy regarding...
Legalizing Medical Marijuana Medical marijuana was legalized in Michigan during the last election on November 4, 2008. The Michigan’s medical marijuana law, Initiated Law 1 of 2008 received an unbelievable 63% of votes. It actually received the majority support in 83 of Michigan’s counties. This...
Should Marijuana Be Legalized? Brandy McCloud Ivy Tech Community College I believe that marijuana should be legalized for medical reasons and would be beneficial to anyone that has a debilitating illness, chronic pain, or nausea from drug side effects or...
LEGALIZING MARIJUANA No Government should have the authority to ban a natural product. Abuse of power is more dangerous than any drug. However, in 2013 Marijuana Prohibition is still in effect. For decades Marijuana has been portrayed as a harmful drug that causes horrible long term and short term...
Running head: MARIJUANA 1 Decriminalization of Marijuana Ashford Student PHI 103 Dr. St. Clare September 10, 2009 Proprietary Information of Ashford University. Created by Writing Services-03.21.12 MARIJUANA Decriminalization of Marijuana Current drug policy in the United States prohibits...
011 October 16, 2013 Marijuana and the Brain Decade after decade, scientists all over the world has been conducting research on marijuana and the brain. Marijuana is the most commonly used illegal drug used in the United States. It has been confirmed that the use of marijuana has a lasting effect...
ever use some kind (kinds) of drugs. Despite the well-known consequences of drug addiction, millions of people constantly consume different legal and illegal drugs. Affecting people's mind and changing their behavior, drugs become one of the most threatening factors of social risk, resulting in increasing...
Marijuana made legal for Medical use Marijuana made legal for Medical use Tonja D. Silver Kaplan University January 17, 2011 Introduction: I’ll be addressing the use of marijuana in the medical field in the United States. There are many states allowing the use of marijuana to patience living...
A Marijuana Stash That Carried Little Risk By JIM DWYER Published: November 14, 2013 Walking down Eighth Avenue a few weeks ago, I made sure my backpack was fully zipped shut. Inside was a modest stash of pot, bought just an hour or so earlier. A friend knew someone in that world, and after an...
Marijuana Legalization Marijuana is not a new thing to the US, not to mention the world; it is a drug that people use to for recreation, and also medical purposes. As a matter of fact, marijuana has been around for thousands of years. People from different countries around the world use it to cure...
Covering the War on Marijuana Com 318: Concepts in Mass Media The “war” of legalizing marijuana has been on-going since the early 20th century. Marijuana, also referred to as cannabis, is the most commonly used drug in the United States, according to the National Institute...
Legalization of Marijuana and it’s Positive Impact on Society Growing up, everyone is told that, “Drugs are bad for you,” time and time again. Now as a kid you don’t really understand the reasoning behind it, but you listen to your authority figure regardless. I remember being told this my entire...
Alcohol and Marijuana are the most popular substances among adolescents in the United States. To prevent our youth from ever using marijuana or using alcohol too early, we must find out the exact age they are most likely to be initiated to it. Alcohol and Marijuana are often considered as gateway substances...
Marijuana Legalization Marijuana (Cannabis): harmless or harmful? Marijuana is a mixture of shredded leaves, stems, seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant. Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in the America. For years marijuana has been made out to be this horrible drug. Some believe it’s...
What Should Determine A Majority? “High Profits” on Netflix is an eight-episode series showing a startup business in Colorado just as marijuana for non-medical reasons became legal. A management class had us view a clip from one episode as an example of challenges encounter with each startup business...