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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Convictions. (Shear) The article had caught my eye because of who Pat Robertson is and how you wouldn’t think he would be for the legalization of Marijuana. I would have to agree with what Pat goes on to say and how I feel a lot of it makes sense. “I’m not exactly for the use of drugs‚ don’t get me wrong‚ but I just believe that criminalizing marijuana‚ criminalizing the possession of a few ounces of pot‚ that kind of thing‚ it’s just‚ it’s costing us a fortune and it’s ruining young people‚” Mr
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To persuade my audience that legalizing marijuana can be a detriment to the future of our society. Central Idea: Identifying the negative impacts that marijuana will bring if legalized. Attention Grabber: In a drought we don’t need grass. Introduction I. What is Marijuana? A dry‚ shredded green/brown mix of flowers‚ stems‚ seeds‚ and leaves of the hemp plant Cannabis sativa‚ it usually is smoked as a cigarette (joint‚ nail)‚ or in a pipe (bong).” a. “Marijuana is the most commonly abused
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Medical Marijuana is a highly controversial topic in America. Twenty-five states have already made laws legalizing the medical use of marijuana (25 Legal Medical Marijuana). With this growing number of states which have the drug legalized already it begs the question whether or not medical marijuana should be legalized in all 50 states. The drug has been proven to be suitable for treating many symptoms of many diseases. Additionally‚ it has less side effects than many other drugs. Finally‚ it is
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Medical Marijuana Marijuana is one of the most controversial topics in the U.S today. Many associate the substance with some of the most highly addictive and dangerous drugs used in our society. While others claim marijuana to be the safest substance to use to date. One of the biggest debatable topics amongst marijuana use is the legalization of the substance medically. Many people believe marijuana should be accessible to those with terminally ill diseases. While others believe
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first source‚ Pros & Cons of Legalizing Marijuana‚ the purpose is to provide viewers with basic information. The source does not have any references or research to back up its claims. However‚ the source does compare and list pros and cons in the author’s opinion. The author/s does not go into depth when stating the information. This article is just a light and simple read on Pros and Cons of legalizing marijuana. The second source‚ The Public Health Consequences of Marijuana Legalization‚ has an object
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says that marijuana has a medical purpose and should be legalized for that purpose only. Federal law does not agree with this and it is denied. Federal law wins. The Michigan Medical Marijuana Act states that a person has the right to use and grow if it is medically proven that they need it. There can be growers and it can be sold in specialty stores to people with a prescription. This is against a Federal law and makes all these acts illegal. Economically the sale of medical marijuana could help
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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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Debate Paper The Benefits of Medicinal Marijuana While some people choose to think marijuana is a recreational drug‚ medicinal marijuana helps a vast amount of individuals around the universe that deals with their everyday life crisis from high risk diseases to emotional stability. Through years of studying patients along with the evolution of scientific research; marijuana has been proven to have an enormous positive influence on the patients that have chosen to indulge in the drug. The most
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Medical Marijuana Research Paper Searching the Internet I found several sites discussing Medical Marijuana and just one of the articles I found interesting told about a man that was quadriplegic. Funny how the article stated that he was confined to a wheelchair‚ like I don’t think I ever knew of a quadriplegic that wasn’t confined to a wheelchair – since they are paralyzed from the neck down most of the time. But the man discussed how he always felt like his arms and legs were being dipped in acid
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