all similar words that are used to describe Marijuana‚ a taboo drug within our society. But before we cast it off as a dangerous substance that is detrimental to the youth‚ we must first ask the 3 W’s; who smokes marijuana‚ what this substance truly is‚ and why is it illegal. In doing so‚ we will be at a better position to answer this question and uncover driving facts that disproves arguments for prohibition. So who smokes marijuana? Most marijuana users range between the age of 18 to the late
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The legalization of marijuana has always been a controversial topic between the public. Presented with both negative and positive effects on the average human body‚ the answer on whether marijuana should remain illegal or not has always remained in a certain gray area. With the progression of technology‚ we as a society‚ have been able to further understand the causes and effects of marijuana‚ leaving me to believe the substance should remain illegal. Legalization would not only be detrimental to
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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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substance before‚ marijuana‚ and some might say "well if so great why is it illegal?". Many people have different opinions about the subject‚ but Joseph Turner opinion stood out in his article " How Legalizing Marijuana Will Hurt Americans Long-Term". Joseph Turner is a social worker who believes marijuana‚ despite all its merical work‚ should stay illegal‚ but I disagree. Not only would it help America but others as well. Joseph Turner tries to tie marijuana with schizophrenia
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Legalization of Marijuana The legalization of marijuana is a controversial issue that has been fought for several decades. Marijuana is defined as a preparation made from the dried flower clusters and leaves of the cannabis plant‚ which is usually smoked or eaten to induce euphoria and to heal and soothe. In the 1930s‚ the American media spread numerous false stories that marijuana was an extremely dangerous drug and therefore marijuana and hemp were effectively banned in 1938. It is apparent that
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The idea of legalizing cannabis for medical use has been an ongoing controversial topic. The textbook mentions several arguments that favor both sides. In regards to the disadvantages of cannabis for medical usage‚ there are slight cognitive impairments and the increase heart rate and blood pressure. Although the overall effects are mild and short-term‚ they may have an adverse outcome with those with preexisting illnesses especially cardiovascular diseases. There has been much research done on this
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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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Why Legalizing Marijuana Be Good For the Economy Robert E Schmoll Northcentral Technical College‚ Economics Abstract This report will investigate whether legalizing marijuana would be good for our current economy. In this paper you will read varying opinions from five different sources on why this change would benefit the economy. Harry Bradford of the Huffington Post (11/07/2012) discusses the topic of Washington and Colorado as the first two states to legalize marijuana
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Question The motives behind imperialism and colonialism in Africa were purely economic. Discuss. LECTURER: SHEM MWALW’A STUDENT: NDIRANGU CHRIS MUGO NUMBER: 1021356 DATE: 26/09/2012 INTRODUCTION The reasons behind European imperialism in Africa were purely economic. Though there were other reasons‚ economic reasons can be argued to be core reasons that drove Europeans towards Africa. The economic reasons for European imperialism in Africa were: i. To acquire raw materials and cheap
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Legalizing Marijuana “Marijuana is the most common illegal drug used in the United States. Approximately one hundred million Americans have tried marijuana at least one and twenty five million have smoked it in the last year” (31 Random). Legalizing marijuana in all states would be beneficial to the United States. Marijuana is not a harmful drug‚ it is much safer than alcohol‚ and legalizing it could be really helpful for most people. Making marijuana legal would help improve our economy‚ could
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