I. What is the understanding of drug use and drug abuse? A. Drug abuse is the use of illegal drugs or the misuse of prescription or over-the-counter drugs. 1. Many people use drugs in order to escape physical and emotional discomfort. 2. People who use and abuse illegal drugs are people who do not want to face life. Instead of learning how to deal with their stress and anxiety‚ they choose to try to hide by taking mind-altering substances. B. Millions of Americans also
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to patients every day account for “100‚000” times as many deaths than the heavily criminalized‚ all natural drug we know as marijuana. Because of its non-toxic and non-addictive characteristics not one death has resulted from the use of marijuana. Some skeptics argue that marijuana‚ also known as ‘cannabis’‚ can become a gateway drug but those who use it for medical purposes find that they never really become tolerant to marijuana’s medicinal effects‚ eliminating the need to move on to harder drugs
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Michele Sanchez ENC1101 Professor Goldberg December 15‚ 2014 Legalization of Medical Marijuana My father is a diabetic and is currently a medical marijuana patient in California due to his poor eating habits. He was prescribed medical marijuana to lower and control his insulin level. In a multicenter collaboration‚ researchers found that regular marijuana use was associated with better blood sugar control in diabetics‚ according to an Elsevier press release (Rizk‚ par.2). The team was able to
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uses of Marijuana have been controversial in the United States. Research has suggested that active ingredients found in marijuana can help treat certain medical conditions. This has sparked a huge debate on whether medical marijuana should be legalized without federal sanctions. Understanding the benefits of medical marijuana use may help shed some light on the position of supporters. The fear of legal repercussions from the Federal Government is considered a mitigating factor in medical marijuana
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Today marijuana is one of the most discussed and controversial topics in the U.S. The issue at hand is the fact that it’s being legalized for recreational use as well as medical. Many state there is a “high potential for abuse” and should remain illegal. Yet‚ among the arguments‚ proponents of medical marijuana have presented a stronger argument for legalization through their use of research and evidence. Marijuana was first legalized in Europe for recreational use. In the U.S there are nine
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Medical Marijuana: A Topic Leaving People Up in Smoke Renee Grant ENC 1101-1002 Professor Bahle March 30‚ 2013 Medical Marijuana: A Topic Leaving People Up in Smoke Medical marijuana has been an ongoing fight between the federal government‚ physicians and patients. Contrary to many beliefs‚ marijuana‚ whether it is used for medical reasons or recreational is non-lethal. It has been proven to be useful in many medical conditions. There has
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Participation in Government Proposed Solution #1 Legalization of Medical Marijuana There are many “haters” and many supporters of the legalization of medical marijuana. It’s a very arguable topic‚ but in reality it’s all on how people really view it. My viewpoint is that in the United States of America adults should be allowed to legally use marijuana for medical purposes if a physician recommends it. The “haters” are always going to hate. Regardless‚ it’s considered a drug. But do they
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Full Sentence Outline Because of our countries demand for oil‚ we have allowed drilling to take place in US waters for many years now. This has created many environmental problems over the years. The latest oil spill has opened the eyes of the people and now they are willing to fight to keep the environment safe for their families and future generations. There are many people that would like to see oil drilling come to an end‚ but that will take a lot of work for us to make this happen. The
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English 11 10 October 2013 Pro Marijuana Legalization Interview On January 10th‚ I interview Dr. Hanya Barth‚ founder of Compassionate Health Options‚ a group of 11 wellness counseling facilities located throughout Northern California‚ about marijuana legalization. “Mrs. Hanya‚ first of all‚ I appreciate you a lot for giving me a little time to speak with me” “I am glad to.” Responded Dr. Hanya. “What do you believe would happen to the war on drugs if marijuana would be legalized?” I asked
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Medical Marijuana has become a popular subject in today’s society. Medical Marijuana refers to the use of cannabis and its cannabinoids to treat disease or improve symptoms. This substance is commonly utilized by many teens and adults for recreational and medical reasons such as dealing with depression. Many people overlook what this substance can do for us. Medical cannabis can change lives. It has shown positive results for people with serious illnesses and chronic pain. This substance has become
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