and put into law what needs to be done for those that are medically ill. According to the infographic from Legal Issues‚ these states; there are four different current levels of legalization for medical marijuana‚ those four being operational‚ not yet operational‚ Cannabidiol (CBD)-specific‚ and non-functional (“Marijuana Laws”). Stated by Steve Bloom‚ CBD-specific states are the ones that have so far only legalized the usage of cannabis oil extracts‚ as long as the percentage of CBD outweighs the
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The uses of Marijuana have been controversial in the United States. Research has suggested that active ingredients found in marijuana can help treat certain medical conditions. This has sparked a huge debate on whether medical marijuana should be legalized without federal sanctions. Understanding the benefits of medical marijuana use may help shed some light on the position of supporters. The fear of legal repercussions from the Federal Government is considered a mitigating factor in medical
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For the past decade‚ the regulation and legalization of recreational marijuana has been a controversial topic in the United States‚ provoking numerous debates among politicians and policy makers. Marijuana‚ according to “Marijuana Legalization and Regulation”‚ has been legalized in five states that have changed their laws to allow small amounts of marijuana: Colorado‚ Washington‚ Oregon‚ Alaska‚ and Washington D.C. The legalization of the drug across all 50 states is becoming more popular than ever
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Marijuana has been legal for recreational use in Colorado and Washington since 2012. Since marijuana was legalized there has not been that much of an impact regarding the legalization of marijuana. There has been an impact on crime‚ tax revenue and usage rates for a long time. Legalization of marijuana has not reduced the racial disparity in drug arrest in the states. There are several lessons that can be learned from this. According to washingtonpsot.com‚ the usage of marijuana by teenagers has
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Frederick Miller ENG 111‚ Sec. PI 22 Oct. 2013 Cause and effects of Marijuana Use and Legalization Believe it or not‚ marijuana has been a part of human society for longer than history has been recorded by man. Dating as far back as the 6th millennium B.C.‚ far before the Sumerians began recording history around 3500 B.C.‚ marijuana had made it ’s first appearance into society as a source of food (“History of Marijuana”). By 1500 B.C.‚ however‚ it was already being used for medical purposes
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Legal Marijuana: Helpful or Harmful? James Nix Soc:102 Amber Anderson May 25‚ 2013 Legal Marijuana: Helpful or Harmful? The year is 2013 and the reality of legalized marijuana in the United States seems to be getting closer with each year. A highly controversial topic because marijuana’s primary use throughout history has been for abusive purposes more than anything else. Marijuana has medicinal uses and the stalks of the plants can be used for making paper or even fibers for ropes or canvases
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Legislature of Legalization Medicinal Legalization of Marijuana For many years now‚ there has been great controversy surrounding the illegal drug marijuana. Its widespread use since the Vietnam War has caused many people to speak for and against marijuana and its uses. However‚ in the recent past‚ a completely new controversy has arisen surrounding the use of marijuana: its medical benefits. After years of give and take‚ it is time for us to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. This is not
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I believe that marijuana should be legalized in the United States because there are so many cancer and aids patients dealing with pain on a daily basis. You will learn about how money would be saved‚ the tax on marijuana‚ the decrease on crime‚ testimonies that I have found‚ and my prediction on this situation. Legalization of marijuana is highly heated and controversial issue that we have in this world today. Data shows that fifty five percent of American believe that marijuana should continue
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Natural law theory The origins of morality are grounded in values associated with good‚ bad‚ right or wrong. There are many theories of morality that are objective. One of those theories is the natural law theory. The natural law theory holds that God has endowed nature with a set of physical and moral laws. A human being can only be moral if he or she adheres to God’s moral laws. These values and moral principles can be recognized by studying the natural order of things. Natural law is
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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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