Marijuana refers to a drug derived from dried leaves‚ stems and flowers of the cannabis plant‚ also called hemp. Cannabis sativa‚ as it is known scientifically‚ bears a chemical known as ‘delta-9 teterahydrocannabinol’ (THC in short) that alters mind functions of the user (Cohen‚ 2006). This ingredient is rapidly absorbed a short while after smoking the drug. It affects areas of the brain dealing with memory‚ perception‚ concentration and movement. This causes short-term physiological medical effects
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purpose of this paper is to discuss marijuana and compare both sides of the issue of legalizing marijuana. We have two factions fighting each other ; one those who are pro marijuana and those who are anti marijuana. These two factions have been fighting on this issue on the halls of justice for years. <br> <br>Pro marijuana legalization groups such as the Physician’s Association for AIDS Care‚ National Lymphoma Foundation argue that marijuana should be legalized in order to treat terminally ill patients
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Our courts and judicial systems are continuously being bogged down with trivial and senseless marijuana offenses. If marijuana was legalized‚ law enforcement officials would have time to do a better job at catching real criminals. Young men and women are having their entire lives ruined due to marijuana laws. These teens and young adults are sentenced to prison where they are changed forever. They become hardened criminals from being abused by other inmates on the inside. Some of these young men
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Marijuana is illegal for a reason. Why change that? There is no logical reason to do so. We have all heard cannabis is bad for you. However‚ it is much worse for our health than spoken of. Public safety would be jeopardized by people under the influence of this drug‚ doing illegal things. Not long after it’s legalized‚ more people will get addicted to this substance. Their brains will suffer alongside the economy. The job word will suffer due to the lack of people even remotely capable of
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ASIA PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN COLLABORATION WITH STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY UK BA (Hons) in Business Management Individual Assignment [“Critically Evaluating the ……Indicate your Topic here …….”] (BSB10177-2 CR - CRITICAL REASONING) Prepared By: [Your Name] [Your CB Number] [Your Batch Code] Date of Submission [Indicate the Date of Submission] Instructor Mr. Anthony Marius Submitted in partial fulfilment
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Should Marijuana be legalized for Medical Purpose? The argument on legalizing marijuana for medical reason is not just a simple pro/con debate. It is a very complex issue that has many different approaches to it. The question that must ultimately be answered is that do the benefits of marijuana outweigh the risk and side effects. Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I agent under the Federal Controlled Substance Act. In order to be a Schedule I agent under this act the substance
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March 2013 Legalization of Marijuana The use and existence of Marijuana is not something new for anyone. Marijuana has been used in several ways for over many years. Marijuana has always being around‚ but why is it that suddenly people started to care about Marijuana? Now that the places where Marijuana is legal are increasing‚ people have started to think about whether the legalization of Marijuana is good or bad. The Cannabis plant‚ which is where the Marijuana comes from‚ has been used for
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POLI SCI EXAM -10 questions‚ 6 of which will be on the exam -Section A 1) Discuss the system of checks and balances in the Canadian Political system. I.E. the relationship between the crown‚ the prime minister‚ the house of commons‚ the Senate and the judiciary. Are these checks an effective way to manage political power in democratic Canada? 2) Thanks to a well-run campaign‚ The Party du Québécois narrowly won the 2014 Quebec provincial elections. It is now 2015 and you have been asked
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Unit 4: Module 4 - M4 Assignment 1 Discussion Assignment 1: The Big Picture The Abstract is a brief summary of the entire research article. It helps us to get a sense of the research question‚ methods‚ and findings. Creating an Abstract is often a very helpful exercise for the writer of a literature review‚ because the Abstract conveys the big picture‚ so to speak. In the process of writing the Abstract‚ the writer must develop a big picture idea of their topic‚ data‚
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ECONOMIC EFFECTS OF THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA Prepared for MGMT 2200-014 Written Business Communication Prepared by: April 14‚ 2013 Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 5 Background 5 Purpose 5 Findings 5 Economic benefits of legalization 5 Economic detriments of legalization 6 U.S. comparison to other countries 7 Conclusions
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