Today‚ Marijuana is the most common illicit drug used in the United States. This drug is often used by teenagers and it is believed to be a “miracle cure”. This “miracle cure” has amazed the world and impacted many communities by increasing the number of people taking it. In addition to that‚ it also brought conflict among the communities. In fact‚ they have discovered addictive qualities inside of marijuana and found many cases of people abusing of it (Candron). The demand was so high that it made
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Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that is known for its medical and recreational use. However‚ in comparison to other substances‚ marijuana is substantially less dangerous. Annually‚ 435‚000 deaths are caused by Tobacco‚ 85‚000 deaths by alcohol‚ 7‚600 from aspirin‚ and 0 deaths from marijuana. So what do these numbers tell
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that can be inhaled or injected that alter a person’s actions and thoughts. Majority of drugs are used to treat medical conditions‚ however there some that are recreational drugs (Citation). The use of recreational drugs has become a more widely done activity. There is only a small amount of people who claim to have never tried recreational
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Clifton Kinnee English 11 Advanced Miss Beattie 2/27/2013 Legalization of Marijuana Marijuana was used as an herbal remedy for hundreds of years in China‚ and Asia. In the 1930s‚ the newly founded Federal Bureau of Narcotics launched an unscientific campaign that claimed the use of marijuana provoked insanity‚ homicidal tendencies‚ and uncontrollable sexual desires. Their bias campaign worked‚ and by 1937 the U.S. Government outlawed its use. (Soros). By looking deeper into the subject
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tetanus. Now days there are other ways to treat and prevent both issues‚ but what about the horrid disease‚ cancer. Marijuana went from being a very common "prescription" to illegal. My view on this is that it should not be legal in regards to recreational use‚ but it should be available for cancer patients and patients who have serious/rare illnesses. With that being said though‚ I do believe that there should still be laws and regulations for the patients who are involved with the drug. One social
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Professor: Justin Harrison Legalizing Marijuana is Wrong Marijuana is a plant that is known by many different names such as cannabis‚ weed‚ pot‚ and grass just to name a few. It is known as a plant that is used for medical purposes as well as for recreational use for people all over the world. There are many different views on whether or not marijuana should be legalized. Some want to make marijuana legal just to save the money and resources that are being used on tracking marijuana dealers. Also
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Bilal I. H. Simms Grand Canyon University: Pharmacology and Addictions 3/20/13 Historical Perspective For thousands of years psychoactive substances were utilized for both intoxication and medical purposes. Research shows that ancient civilizations were located where various substances were indigenous to the land. In many cultures it was customary to use these psychoactive substances on various occasions such as for the reduction of anxiety before battle‚ in rituals and ceremonies‚ and also
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Ramona D. Jones Utilitarian and Deontological Theory Drug Testing ETH 501 TUI University Abstract Drug testing is becoming a standard practice is the workplace. Companies are finding that by conducting random drug testing of their employees it amounts to huge long term savings for the company. There are several benefits for companies that conduct drug testing. Companies have a legal obligation to ensure a safe work environment to all employees‚ and implementation of drug testing assures
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rheumatism‚ gout‚ malaria‚ and oddly enough‚ absent-mindedness. Mention was made of the intoxication properties‚ but the medicinal value was considered more important. (Boire‚ 1998‚ p. 105) In other countries marijuana is being used for recreational purposes‚ Muslims also was using marijuana until it was banned by the Koran. (Boire‚ 1998‚ p. 24) Marijuana has been used for many centuries. 2 The earliest known documentation was
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nor the United Nations Convention recognize that marijuana has medical uses. In the election of November 2012‚ Washington State passed a referendum‚ and Colorado an amendment to its Constitution‚ which allow the recreational use of marijuana. A result of the legalization of recreational use in Denver‚ Colorado‚ have entered more than $ 1.2 million with a mechanism for maximum sales per consumer than an ounce profit status‚ worth $ 200‚ a strategy that is used to regulate the individual consumption
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