residence of Harvard University‚ marijuana plays a significant role in the workings of our society. a. Whether it is musicians‚ artist‚ or even a few politicians‚ people around the world thoroughly indorse the legalization of Marijuana B. I believe Marijuana should be legalized because I believe it is not a life-threatening drug and is commercially and medically used as a stress and pain reliever. C. The three topics I am going to discuss are the safety aspects of Marijuana in comparison to other illegal
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The legality of marijuana has been a hotly debated subject for decades. Until the government of US and many other established countries outlawed its use‚ smoking marijuana had been a widespread activity for thousands of years. Marijuana has been illegal in America since 1923. Since the authorities banned the recreational use‚ sale‚ and growth of this substance many groups have sprung up and protests have been organized to fight for the right to possess and use the plant. Opinions appear to be
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Junior Literature and Composition 16 November 2014 Legalizing Medical Marijuana This article looks at legalizing medical marijuana in the 44 states that still have it illegal. It covers the drug’s use and why there is so much debate surrounding its use. The main reason why marijuana is still illegal in so many states is because the government doesn’t want people who don’t have medical use for it to abuse the substance. "Marijuana And The Controlled Substances Act." Congressional Digest 93.8 (2014):
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How marijuana affects our body Effects on the brain * As THC enters the brain‚ it causes the user to feel euphoric—or high. Along with euphoria‚ relaxation is another frequently reported effect in human studies. Other effects‚ which vary dramatically among different users‚ include heightened sensory perception (e.g.‚ brighter colors)‚ laughter‚ altered perception of time‚ and increased appetite. After a while‚ the euphoria subsides‚ and the user may feel sleepy or depressed. Occasionally
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| |Effects of Marijuana Marijuana is a mood altering or psychoactive drug that has many nicknames‚ such as pot‚ weed‚ ganja‚ sensi‚ herb‚ and others. The effects of this drug are constantly studied‚ and question what effects marijuana has on humans. Marijuana has both psychological and physical effects when used. Many people around the world use marijuana legally and illegally. Marijuana itself comes from the Indian Hemp plant. “It is the third most widely used drug in the
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Sociology 225 Research Paper Marijuana as a Gateway Drug The gateway theory is a hypothesis which states that the use of gateway drugs (alcohol‚ tobacco and marijuana) lead to the use of more illicit drugs such as heroin and cocaine. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)‚ marijuana is a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act. “Schedule I drugs are classified as having a high potential for abuse‚ no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States
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medicinal aspects of Marijuana has been discussed over time. Mostly‚ the majority of people take marijuana as a drug. It is also known for its negative effects on human health. Nonetheless‚ there are some medicinal characteristics associated with this plant. The reviewed research studies in this paper address the question; does marijuana have medicinal importance and is it a good idea to legalize its use? In addition‚ the question of what hampers studies on medical effects of marijuana is also highlighted
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The use of marijuana as a medical option has a controversy not only to the medical community but to the public as well. The government has enacted its war on drugs for years now and still places marijuana as a schedule 1 drug even when there are numerous studies that prove it to be beneficial. Marijuana in natural form is known as Cannabis sativa. Cannabis has been around for many years‚ dating back to 28th Century as well as to the Egyptians. The use of marijuana before the 20th century is well
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recreational marijuana in 2012‚ in the states of Washington and Colorado‚ the debate on whether the federal government of the United States of America should also legalize the use of recreational marijuana has grown. In 1996 the first state‚ California‚ legalized medical marijuana. In the years following‚ a total of 22 other states and one district has legalized marijuana with different restrictions ranging from the type of marijuana to the amount of marijuana. In 2012‚ the first states to legalize recreational
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The issue on legalizing marijuana is a very controversial topic in the U.S. and all around the world. This is an issue for the fact that some people are being denied medical treatments just because marijuana has been illegal and misunderstood for so long. For as long as anyone can remember medical and legal marijuana has been seen in the negative side of the news and bad opinions by the general population. In recent years people‚ local governments‚ and state governments in the United States have
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