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 under many different names such as: weed‚ bud‚ ganja‚ hashish‚ doobie‚ reefer‚ mary-jane and grass. It plays quite a substantial role in modern day pop culture and almost everyone over the age of 16 knows what it is. Despite all this‚ marijuana is illegal and in most states a person can be sent to jail for the possession of less than a gram
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For Many years there have been debates on the possibilities of legalizing marijuana. There are many different opinions on this touchy subject. The opinion many have on marijuana being legalized in Canada would be a lawful act. The fact that marijuana is not as harmful as alcohol and other legal drugs would make it acceptable‚ and how taxing marijuana would bring in more money to Canada’s government. Also legalizing marijuana would free up police and court recourses‚ to fight against
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Darnell Taylor M. Channing English 1B March 5‚ 2013 Decriminalization of Marijuana As I researched the internet for information about the decriminalization of marijuana‚ I found so much information concerning this project that it was hard putting together some thoughts. Through my research of the different topics I came to the conclusion that the ones I am writing about seem to be the most important concerning the decriminalization of marijuana.
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Legalization of Marijuana: Risky or Beneficial? Tammy Russ COM/156 January 15‚ 2012 Dierdre McKee Legalization of Marijuana A random telephone poll conducted by CBS News in October 2011 revealed that 77% of those polled believe that doctors should be allowed to prescribe marijuana for serious illnesses. This compares to 65% just one year prior (ProCon.org‚ 2011). Popular opinion that marijuana should be legalized for medicinal purposes is shifting as the positive aspects of enacting
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weed benefit athletes? In the end‚ is it even a really big of a deal? Marijuana is a green‚ brown‚ or gray mixture of dried‚ shredded leaves‚ stems‚ seeds‚ and flowers of the hemp plant. All forms of marijuana‚ including the stronger sensemilla and hashish varieties‚ are mind-altering (psychoactive) drugs. They all contain THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol)‚ the main active chemical in marijuana that effects changes in the brain of the user. Minutes after inhaling marijuana smoke users will begin to
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Cannabis sativa For some it is a plant that God created man to serve for ALL - like food‚ medicine‚ fragrance‚ an energy‚ building and clothing supplies‚ animal feed‚ for a variety of industrial products and‚ of course‚ to enjoy as cigars. There is a belief that the plant is extraterrestrial origin‚ because it is the only plant on Earth that shows the two visible as half-male and female hemp. For all other plants half should be detected by the analysis of chromosomes. Male and female hemp. Cannabis
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Marijuana Legalization in the United States Elisha Havraniak Ottawa University LAS 30012 Writing and Critical Thinking in the Liberal Arts October 11‚ 2013 Marijuana Legalization in the United States Marijuana has had a long history as an illicit drug‚ but is quickly becoming a mainstream issue. Some people use marijuana to ease their pain and treat their illnesses. Many others use it because of it mood-altering effects. Laws have been passed
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Martin Torrijos Mr. Fontenot English 104-401 October 28‚ 2013 Marijuana Legalization The legalization of marijuana has been a heated topic of debate for many years. In 1937‚ the United Sates of America passed the Marijuana Tax Act‚ which made transfer or possession of cannabis (marijuana plant) illegal throughout the US under federal law. Studies conducted throughout the years have proven that cannabis can be utilized as a medical supplement. In fact 20‚ states and the District of Columbia
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CON OF LEGALIZING MARIJUANA The right to legalize marijuana has been around for a long time. As the years passed people have brought back the issue of legalizing marijuana. And for this reason is why people are taking action to oppose the legalization of marijuana. Marijuana should not be legalized. Marijuana should not be legalized because of its physical effects‚ financial problems‚ and government issues. First of all‚ marijuana should not be legalized because of the physical effects
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Drugs are a major influential force in our country today. The problem has gotten so out of hand that many people are even considering legalization of one of the most used drugs‚ marijuana. The legalization of marijuana is a controversial issue that has been fought for and against for several decades. Marijuana is defined as a preparation made from the dried flower clusters and leaves of the cannabis plant‚ which is usually smoked or eaten to induce euphoria and to heal and soothe. (dictionalr.com)
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