Medical Marijuana or medical cannabis can be defined as the use of marijuana for medical purposes. Marijuana is a drug that comes from cut and dehydrated leaves of a marijuana plant also called cannabis sativa. Throughout history marijuana has been used in many different cultures to change perception‚ mood and consciousness. Around the globe‚ it has been used for many purposes. For example in the primitive tribes of South America India and Africa it is used for religious and ceremonies and also for
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Rachel Neverdal Professor Otoo English 091 26 January 2015 Marijuana: The Gateway to A Better Life There has been much debate on whether or not marijuana should be legalized in the United States. Marijuana has been used for centuries in numerous cultures for various reasons. The Romans and Greeks used it for its medicinal properties and the Scythians and Indians used in their spiritual ceremonies. Even the Persian founder of Sufism‚ who struggled with depression until discovering the plant
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TITLE OF YOUR PROJECT HERE 1. What do you think of a good research topic? What are the key elements of a good research topic? A good research topic should be of a clear objectives and purpose. It should generate question to discover and find out the underlying problem or understanding a current situation. Therefore the elements of a good research topic is feasibility‚ are the resources available? How long the research could take and can that be done with a timeline or it needs to be extended
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Biology June 13‚ 2011 E. coli Levels in the Finley River and the Possible Effects on the Recreational Users. Significance: E. coli ‚ short for Escherichia coli‚ is a class of bacteria found naturally in the intestines of humans and other land dwelling animals (6). It is part of a group of bacteria known as coliform. There are hundreds of known strains of E. coli. Most are harmless. Some however‚ such as E. coli O157:H7‚ can cause severe infection which can often cause
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A Web-Based GIS: Area Selection System for Waste Disposal in Agusan Del Norte Presented to The Faculty of the Information Technology Department College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) Caraga State University Ampayon‚ Butuan City Researchers: Michelle B. Caingles Sharine B. Batausa Chapter I Introduction 1.1Background of the study Waste management is a global environmental issue which concerns about a very significant problem in today’s world. Solid waste is
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Introduction Operational Definitions In short‚ psychopathy is an emotional disorder‚ which‚ if it develops into its full form‚ puts the individual at risk of repeated displays of extreme antisocial behavior. This antisocial behavior can involve reactive aggression but it is important to note that psychopathy is unique in that it is a disorder that is also associated with elevated levels of instrumental aggression. Psychopathy is a disorder in urgent need of understanding. Without understanding
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Legalizing Marijuana Marijuana‚ which comes from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa‚ is the most frequently used illegal drug in the U.S. About 4% of American adults smoke pot at least once a year. Roughly 1% of adults abuse pot‚ and one in 3 00 have a pot addiction. The rates of marijuana smoking in adults have remained stable since the 1990s. However‚ the rates of addiction to pot have risen significantly over that same period. And‚ according to recent government studies‚ as many as 30% of
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Pros and Cons of Marijuana Niki De Leon November 13‚ 2012 Fall 2012 English 110 section 14 Mr. Johnson In the early 1900s possession or intoxication of marijuana was considered illegal in the Untied States of America. Marijuana started to become the thing to do in the 1960s. In the mid 1970’s the use of marijuana declined; although‚ since the mid 1990s its use has been rising. Many states have passed laws allowing marijuana to be used for medical purposes. In the Untied States
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serving lengthy sentences for drug crimes. Marijuana‚ one of the least harmful of all illegal drugs should be legalized as one a way to free up needed prison space and secondly as a way to provide financial relief and revenue to our struggling economy. The figures produced could assist in contributing remedy to the problems in other aspects of drug addiction eliminating the incarceration of offenders for drug and drug influenced crimes. Through research it will be shown that the release of these
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Philippines. One of which is the Marijuana which is known for some as “weed”. This drug came from a plant known as Cannabis Sativa. Marijuana is commonly smoked in order for it to be used. The early usage of marijuana was for medical purposes. During the time of Emperor Shen Nung in 2737 BC they used marijuana or cannabis for medical purposes namely: female weakness‚ gout‚ rheumatism‚ malaria‚ beriberi‚ constipation and absent-mindedness (C. Ksir‚ et al.‚ 2006). Marijuana is illegal for it is known for
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