prohibition laws strikes a fatal blow at the very ideologies and principles of freedom upon which our republic was founded and to the very civil liberties which government was set up to defend. So why is the basic liberty of deliberately using cannabis to alter one’s state of mind illegal in our nation? Because of the misconceptions of the drug and plain old ignorance. 3 Main reasons Pot hasn’t been legalized yet 1. It is perceived as addictive and dangerous The perception is that people
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Marijuana is a stimulant‚ that’s currently illegal in the United States. Twenty-eight states have gone through various legislatives to decriminalize marijuana which accounts for 2‚224‚00 people incarnated across the United States [www.Drugpolicy.com]. Despite the medicinal advantages marijuana posses its still outlawed in majority of states. In the United States‚ the Controlled Substance Act classifies marijuana as a schedule I controlled substance. Schedule I drugs have a higher risk for abuse.
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Marijuana and its medical benefits have been a controversial topic for years. Medical marijuana can help cure most diseases‚ but other people believe that marijuana has no medical benefits and should remain illegal. I believe that medical marijuana should be legalized on the state and federal level because it’s a medicine that helps people with debilitating diseases‚ there are many ways to consume marijuana‚ keeps good people from going to jail‚ and if taxed would add massive amounts of revenue back
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Since marijuana was introduced thousands of years ago‚ the fatality rate has remained at a staggering number; zero. Although one requirement for a substance to be classified as a drug‚ is having a known level of toxicity (ability to overdose); marijuana does not. In addition‚ the benefits of marijuana go further than simply being safe to use recreationally. If marijuana was legalized across the United States‚ it would boost the struggling economy‚ decrease gang activity and violent crimes‚ and provide
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Legalization of Marijuana Alec Heffner Cannabis‚ a drug that is most commonly known throughout our society as marijuana‚ has been a hot topic of conversation over the last few years. The legalization of marijuana has proven to be one of the most controversial issues of our time. When considering whether we believe marijuana should be legal‚ it’s important to remember a few of the arguments presented by marijuana supporters. They argue that the American people deserve liberty and the freedom to
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Alicia Hall Emily Pasmore English II 12/04/2014 The Legalization of Marijuana The time has come to alter the way people understand marijuana and its effects. Marijuana‚ which is legal in some states for recreational‚ therapeutic and pharmaceutical purposes‚ should be legalized in all states because it is safer than legal prescriptions‚ alcohol‚ and tobacco‚ and it would bring a lot of income for the state and federal governments‚ but there do need to be some restrictions established. Some of the
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Medical Marijuana? A young woman has HIV. In fact‚ she has had HIV for 7 years. She contracted it from her boyfriend after her first sexual experience. Unfortunately‚ she has taken a turn for the worse. Her body is now deteriorating. She is going through cachexia‚ what one would refer to as HIV wasting syndrome. Cachexia defined‚ is the physical wasting and malnutrition of the body that is associated with chronic disease. HIV wasting syndrome causes infected people to lose weight and to suffer
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Ms “Sufentanyl”-a charming “china girl”‚ and Ms “Mescaline”-a cute Mexican lady‚ were invited by Mr “Marijuana” at a dinner in “Chinese restaurant” in an “angel dusty” evening. Ms Mescaline felt “ecstatic” and “Echo de la pensee” and on the occasion she “DRESS”ed herself with “heavenly blue” frock and adorned her eyes with mascara of “belladonna”. Ms Sufentanyl wore a necklace with “serotonin pendant” and braided “rosemary” flowers into her hair. At the gate they were greeted by Mr Marijuana who
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Should marijuana be legal? This topic has been argued for over decades‚ wither it’s a miracle drug that can help/save many people or a gateway drug leading someone down the wrong path of temptation. Many people across America have admitted to using cannabis either in their childhood or frequent daily users. Many people who have not ever used marijuana may have the wrong interpretation of the plant. Many medical benefits can come from this plant and from helping small children who have seizures‚ to old
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Legalization of marijuana Outline The drug generally isn’t more harmful than alcohol or tobacco if used in moderation. Most doctors would agree that it’s not very harmful if used in moderation. It’s only when you abuse the drug that problems start to occur. But isn’t abuse of almost any bad substance a problem? If you abuse alcohol‚ caffeine‚ cigarettes‚ or even pizza‚ health problems are sure to follow. Would you want the government limiting how much coffee you can drink or how much cheesecake
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