Abuse of Drugs on College Campuses Today on college campuses‚ it is not possible to make it through college without knowing someone who has at least tried a prescription drug or recreational drug for either party uses‚ to help them study and keep up in school‚ or simply to help them get by day-to-day. Maybe you have tried them yourself? College students all across the nation are abusing substances such as Adderall‚ Vicodin‚ Oxycontin‚ marijuana‚ cocaine‚ heroin‚ etc. Those students who drink alcohol
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John Franklin High School. I am writing on the topic of legalizing Marijuana in Canada. One of the most controversial issues facing our generation is if we should legalize marijuana. I strongly support the idea to tax and regulate pot for adult recreational use and I believe the demand for this substance is still high. First of all‚ We can’t keep ignoring the fact that a large percentage of the world legally and illegally experience its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects. If used in moderation
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change a person’s physical or mental estate. The vast majority of drugs are used to treat medical conditions‚ both physical and mental. Some‚ however‚ are used outside the medical setting for their effects on the mind. These are referred to as recreational drugs and many of them of are illegal in Australia. This is where the law is applied. Illegal or illicit drugs are drugs that are not permitted by law; meaning people can’t use‚ produce‚ sell‚ or import them. There are even restrictions on the
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least one occasion in their life. A recent survey shows that a quarter of these individuals have dried Marijuana in the last year and that more than half of these users are habitual users. The idea of marijuana use‚ whether it is for medicinal or recreational purposes is an ethical issue that is often considered by both the government and citizens. In this paper I will speak to the uses‚ benefits‚ possible concerns and possible ethical issues that could be created through the legalization of marijuana
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The Legalizing of Marijuana Recently‚ both California and Arizona took the long needed initiative and approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The California bill says that patients may use marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation. It does not‚ however‚ allow doctors to prescribe the drug. Arizona voters passed a bill that swings out even further to the left than California’s. Voters in Arizona think that people should be able to use any illicit drug for bona fide medical purposes
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treatment for their addiction. He also thinks that the medical use of marijuana should be completely legal. Bernie says‚ “would vote a yes as a resident of a state considering legalization.” He would leave it up to the state but he would allow recreational use of marijuana. The issue of immigration has many different views‚ on who should be allowed in or not‚ how hard it should be to get
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2. Discuss and debate whether the often considered “benign” drug known as marijuana is or is not addictive. In your discussion/debate‚ consider the finding by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that in 2008 for persons age 12 or older‚ 41% (102.4 million) of illicit drug users used marijuana during their lifetime‚ and past-month users of this drug accounted for 6.1% (14.2 million) of all illicit drug users. Do you think this often-considered “benign” drug is harmless
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use. This may include tactics like needle exchange programs and safe injection sites. Despite the fact that these tactics aim to reduce the risk of contracting diseases or overdosing‚ they still condone the use of illegal drugs. Legalizing some recreational drugs like marijuana also add to the slippery slope of harm reduction. By making certain drugs with less associated risk to them legal it can result in weakening policies against drugs like heroine or cocaine that are very dangerous. When injection
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is mainly consumed through smoking the flower‚ but it can also be vaporized‚ and even cooked into foods. The plant produces a number of chemicals‚ mainly made up of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)‚ which is the main reason for its medical‚ as well as recreational use. The use of marijuana can cure a number of sicknesses‚ as it is also a very potent anti-inflammatory. The “high” created by THC can eradicate anxiety‚ including depression and other psychological sicknesses. The fibre of the Cannabis plant
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