Legalizing Medical Marijuana What is green‚ currently illegal in the state of Florida‚ and could help not only with the economy‚ but also with many illnesses Florida residents suffer with today? Medical marijuana is the answer; in order for Florida to have an economically successful future filled with healthier Florida residents‚ medical marijuana needs to be legalized. Medical marijuana will help more than it will hurt‚ and legalizing this substance in the state of Florida will give us the changes
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What are the benefits of legalizing marijuana for the citizens of the United States? Would legalizing marijuana bring improvements to the United States? In order to answer this question‚ some background knowledge is needed to discuss the plant. Marijuana is a plant that is grown naturally and is used for multiple reasons. There are many myths that surround this plant that cause it to be illegal in most states. Those who oppose the legalization don’t realize that legalizing marijuana can bring many
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an increased sense of sensitivity‚ and a feeling of calmness and relaxation. Like any other drugs‚ marijuana affects the pathways of the nervous system as it halts the effective functioning of the neurotransmitters and receptors. Moreover‚ cannabis alters the perception of sensation and pleasure‚ especially with regards to food and taste (“cannabis”). Regardless of the possible negative outcomes that this drug might de Carvalho 3 have‚ participants believe that prescribed cannabis is more beneficial to their health than
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The general use of marijuana can be viewed from two different aspects. These aspects include both the pros and the cons of the drug. Many Americans are in support of the drug in terms of medical use. Personally‚ I believe that there is nothing wrong with the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Medical marijuana is the only non-synthetic medication out there that treats many of society’s health problems. A few of these problems include; relief from nausea‚ loss of appetite‚ and certain pains
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Who should be involved in selection of risk reduction strategies? Deciding on risk reduction strategies is something you shouldn’t do completely on your own. While your organization may come up with some great ideas on its own‚ it’s important to bring members of the community into the process‚ including people who can make a difference (those who can bring support and reserves to a cause) and people who are experiencing the problem. A community-wide approach works best in most cases. Including
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Drugs are chemical substances that alter behaviour‚ mood‚ perception‚ or mental functioning. The general perception by most people is that a drug is a bad substance and should not be used. This is true; but drugs are still used by millions of people. Many governments use millions of money in countering the growth‚ processing and distribution of drugs. However this seems to be a losing battle. For us to be able to control how drugs are used in society the best thing is to legalize drugs and by doing
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Haake AP English III 9 October 2014 The Crimes of Cannabis Cannabis‚ commonly known as marijuana‚ is the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant that are smoked as a drug. In the states of Washington and Colorado‚ adults 21 and over are by law allowed to be in possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for any purpose. This creates an easy passageway for marijuana to be obtained by teens and young adults. Although it is said that legalized recreational marijuana has some positive effects on society
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marijuana for recreational use has been a very controversial and multifaceted topic of debate for years‚ but now with the upcoming election‚ it is in the spotlight more than ever. Marijuana has been an extremely misunderstood drug. It has been given a bad reputation by people making misinformed and false statements about marijuana being a gateway drug‚ and major problem in today’s youth. Some of these problems that marijuana is being falsely accused of is leading to addiction‚ being a gateway drug‚ leading
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Tonie J. Moutra GEN 499 Dr. Curt Sobolewski November 26‚ 2012 The legalization of marijuana for recreational usage could may be a new trend in America but the Federal government will likely oppose usage through the end of time. The Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) stance is that marijuana is an illegal drug and that using this drug whether for medicinal or recreational purposes is illegal. I chose this topic to research because of awareness bright to light prior to the recent
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marijuana medical legalization‚ effects and usage. Introduction: People in our community and others‚ are strict when it comes to marijuana drug usage in the society‚ but in other communities and states they take in to consideration the usage of the marijuana drug as a medical resource to benefit from. Then the question remains‚ Is marijuana a medicine or a harmful drug? Preview: Through this question’s answer we will all be able to know about whose using marijuana‚ how does it works‚ what are the effects
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