K. Vincent CTAC 124-019 October 28‚ 2014 Marijuana in Colorado I. Introduction A. Colorado has made history‚ being the first state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. And the results are more than anyone could have expected. B. The legalization of Marijuana in Colorado has affected the state as a whole. C. Main Points figure 1 1. Crime has dramatically gone down. 2. The economy has received a boost. 3. The effect of the legalization of marijuana on the number of users. II. Body A. Crime
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10/14/13 Marijuana Law going down in Smoke Marijuana has been gaining in popularity for many years now and is only becoming more and more popular. This has led to many states across the U.S starting to legalize the plant for medicinal purposes‚ which has brought up the discussion of just completely legalizing the plant. Two states‚ Colorado and Washington have already gone that route and have legalized marijuana entirely to be regulated in the same fashion as alcohol. The legalization of marijuana in
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Issues of Medical Marijuana The debate over legalizing the use of marijuana is rooted in real world concerns such as crime‚ violence and public health. It is also a problem rooted in conflicting values. Thus‚ while the courts and law enforcement authorities continue to crack down on marijuana use‚ they also have to contend with a growing public acceptance of marijuana use. This paper examines both sides of the debate to legalize marijuana‚ focusing on the issue of legalizing marijuana for medicinal
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In the United States legalization of drugs almost invariably refers to the legalization of marijuana rather than‚ for instance‚ heroin and cocaine. Use of "hard drugs" like these is relatively limited‚ and most Americans consider them to be highly addictive and damaging to one’s physical and mental health. Marijuana’s situation is different. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)‚ in 2003 more than three-quarters of all current drug users (75.2%) were
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The Legalizing of Marijuana Recently‚ both California and Arizona took the long needed initiative and approved the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The California bill says that patients may use marijuana with a doctor’s recommendation. It does not‚ however‚ allow doctors to prescribe the drug. Arizona voters passed a bill that swings out even further to the left than California’s. Voters in Arizona think that people should be able to use any illicit drug for bona fide medical purposes
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Legalizing Marijuana Sharon Cook SOC 120 Instructor Tim Carter September 12‚ 2011 Legalizing Marijuana Legalizing Marijuana has been an ongoing controversy for many years. Marijuana is considered the gateway drug that leads to the use of much stronger drugs. The use of Marijuana is highly addictive and can cause long-term users many discomforts when trying to stop. Marijuana is also used to help lessen the pain for patients with Glaucoma‚ Cancer‚ Arthritis‚ and many other illnesses.
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Argumentative Essay Legalizing/or not legalizing use of marijuana in the US November 30‚ 2012 Legalizing/or not legalizing use of marijuana in the US The problems and violence caused by the use of illicit drugs‚ and the lack of efficient measures by the government to reduce the use of these substances has affected both society and businesses. In recent years‚ many politicians have debated the pros and cons of decriminalizing marijuana‚ even the population voted to decide whether to legalize
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Should Marijuana Be Legalized? The legalization of marijuana is a widespread debate with many valid arguments for both sides. Some will state that it should be available for those seeking relief from various medical situations‚ or that if legalized‚ marijuana could be regulated by the government for safety reasons. Even the fact that there are no deaths directly caused by marijuana is a strong point on the pro-legalization side. However‚ I believe that the legalization would lead to more problems
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Kevin Birch English 101 Research Paper Dr. Shafer Positive Outcome of Legal Marijuana The questions about the legalization of marijuana have been floating around for many decades. The idea scares many conservatives‚ thinking that legal marijuana could bring the United States into a lethargic society. The legalization of marijuana would immediately and drastically reduce crime rate and form a more peaceful and productive society through its positive uses. It would also drastically curb government
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Overall right now the sale‚ use‚ and possession of marijuana is illegal under federal law in the United States. Yet the federal government does allow a state to decriminalize marijuana provided there is a regulatory system in place. Marijuana is now legal in Colorado‚ Oregon‚ Alaska‚ and Washington. Yet in all of the other 46 states in the US marijuana is illegal. But to a certain degree‚ the laws regarding possession and intake of marijuana drastically differ from state to state. The fact that the
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