Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana in America There have been numerous studies done on the benefits of the legalization of marijuana in America. Many benefits have been discovered from this research. Legalizing marijuana in America could improve the economy in many ways. It would put an end to the trafficking of this drug and the money law enforcement spends trying to control it. If the government cultivated its own marijuana farms it would improve the quality and safety of the drug itself‚ increasing
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Marijuana during the 70’s was viewed much differently then it is today. Twenty-Seven states approve for new medical studies‚ and consequential turn out of those convicted of using the most commonly used drug in the world‚ is making the United States change their opinion on the subject. The most debatable question going on right now in this question about Marijuana is: Whether or Marijuana should be legalized based on how it effects people’s health‚ its resourcefulness to medicine‚ and the contribution
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Despite over seventy years of criminal prohibition‚ cannabis‚ also known as marijuana‚ has become very popular among Americans. Studies show that over 102 million Americans (41 percent of the U.S.) have used the substance in their lifetime (Drehle). Cannabis contains anti-inflammatory‚ anti-oxidant‚ and anti-cancer compounds. These are all compounds that fight off disease within the body (7). It has been proven that marijuana has many positive affects on human health. If this substance is being used
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Marijuana Addiction in Adolescents Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs in the Nation and the world. In an article by Gray (2007) he states that “42% of high school seniors have tried marijuana‚ 18% have used it in the past 30 days‚ and 5% use it daily. Among adolescents aged 12 to 17‚ 3.6% met criteria for cannabis use disorder (abuse or dependence) and 2% met criteria for cannabis dependence”. Gray (2007) also explains how easily adolescents say it is to obtain marijuana
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Assassin of Youth “Assassin of Youth“‚ is a nickname from the 1930’s for the commonly known substance marijuana. For readers who are not fully aware of what cannabis is‚ this is a dictionary definition of cannabis‚ a strong-smelling plant from whose dried leaves a number of euphoriant‚ and hallucinogenic drugs are prepared. This drug has over 200 names that are used on the street. Marijuana‚ is the main topic for many debates across the nation. The fact that citizens in America actually believe
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Vic’Torrie Turner ENGL101 Research Topic The Effects of Marijuana Marijuana has become one of the most widely used drug in America and some other countries. Marijuana is the dried leaves and female flowers of the hemp plant. Marijuana grows only in certain temperate regions‚ particularly dry and hot lands‚ but with good light‚ good circulation and good soil‚ you can grow it just about anywhere. The effect of using the plant varies according to the user and how it is used. It could have
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legalization marijuana and the medical use of marijuana has been the most argumentative issue throughout the history of United States. There are tons of questions that need the final answers for this controversial topic‚ but the most debatable one is: Should marijuana be legalized and taxed? Everything has its pros and cons. The government has the ability to find the benefits of legalizing marijuana such as: reducing the pain the medical purposes‚ preventing consumers from using marijuana illegally
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English 1520 Research Project Health Benefits of Marijuana Can any health benefits be received from marijuana? Marijuana is the third most popular recreational drug in America (behind only alcohol and tobacco)‚ and has been used by nearly 100 million Americans. According to government surveys‚ some 25 million Americans have smoked marijuana in the past year‚ and more than 14 million do so regularly despite harsh laws against its use. Marijuana is less dangerous than alcohol or tobacco. Around
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Marijuana vs. Alcohol. Why is it still illegal ? “In any civilized society‚ it is every citizen’s responsibility to obey just laws. But at the same time‚ it is every citizens responsibility to disobey unjust laws.” -Martin Luther King Jr. The topic of legalizing marijuana is a very conversational issue in American politics today. Marijuana is a very popular drug that many people have used. Over 98 million people over the age of 12 in the United States have smoked marijuana. It is known
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The legalization of marijuana in the U.S. would drastically reduce crime in our cities and form a more productive society through its positive uses. II. The concentration on governmental spending to enforce marijuana laws. A. Examples of governmental spending. B. Solution to the governmental spending. C. Sources on spending. D. Quotes concerning over spending. E. In-depth explanation about spending. V. The basic information concerning marijuana. A. Origin of
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