Recreational drug use

Cannabis is a plant. There are three different types of Cannabis plants. Cannabis indica, Cannabis sativa, and Cannabis ruderalis. The Cannabis plant has many uses for a lot of things. Most ancient cultures grow the plant to be used as herbal medicine, like in Asia around 500 BC. The history of the cannabis in America dates back to the early colonists, who grew it for textiles and rope. Political changes in the 1900s led to the illegality of Cannabis in most of the United States, though…

generations have come to largely accept the usage of marijuana. While there are many different variations of this acceptance, many are in agreement. Some feel that only medicinal usage is appropriate, while others disagree and suggest that the recreational use of marijuana is equally appropriate. Marijuana is disputably natural and does not cause as much harm to the body as other substances such as cigarettes and alcohol, and therefore should be legalized. This appears to be one of the more…

“[Teens are] smoking more weed because they do not perceive it to be as harmful as did teens in the past”, Kristen Gwynne writes (pars. 1), referring to a 2011 survey by the National Institute of Drug Abuse which indicates that “while alcohol use hits historic lows”, “Marijuana use continues to rise among U.S. teens” (Johnston et al. 1). But is marijuana really harmless? According to Judge Francis Young’s “infamous” 1988 court docket 86-22, it would require approximately 20,000 to 40,000 times…

states have legalized medical marijuana already. For example Washington and Colorado legalized the drug. A lot of people use marijuana illegally which gives a negative connotation about the effects of the drug. The age of people using the drug starts with teens and goes all the way up into adulthood. As a result, it is known as a harmful drug. However, that does not stop people from using the drug. Even though, it is seen as harmful many people want to see it legalized. This is what…

marijuana sales and the list goes on. This can be proven when looking at facts and statistics from Colorado, who was the first state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana in November 2012. There are several myths that come with the idea of legalizing marijuana. One of the biggest myths is that if the drug was legalized, more people will use it (Fine). Although this is a valid point, it is untrue. Many people like the idea of smoking marijuana because they like the rush that they get…

Medical marijuana is a booming industry as people begin to learn the health benefits of it. There has been a long debate whether it is good or bad, or is it a drug or medication. In the past there hasn’t been much research but as it pushes through the boundaries it is becoming increasingly popular in the healthcare setting. Patients that depend heavily on narcotics normally cannot function from day to day, but marijuana is giving them the relief they need from the pain. It is allowing them to be…

Washington and Colorado are the first states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use. There are 23 states that have legalized medical marijuana use, three states are still pending. Several states have also altered their laws to reduce the penalties from marijuana relates crimes. According to a Gallup poll, in 1969 only 12% of the population favored the legalization. In 2013 the same poll was taken, now 58% of the population is in favor of marijuana legalization. ONDCP states that in…

(2009). One thing that is socially constructed in both negative and positive ways in the United States is marijuana. On one side of the issue, marijuana is allowed in some states to be used for recreational purposes, like California and more recently Colorado, while in others you can be fined for the use of it, for an example New York. As a whole, I think society is starting to become more open to the idea of legalizing marijuana. I think the upcoming generalizations are more open and accepting…

The legalization of cannabis allows for many benefits for businesses, people, and the country. If Cannabis was to be legalized throughout the U.S. for recreational use, it would become taxable for the state and another source of income for states. From 2014 to May 31, 2017, in Colorado alone, the state received over $506 million in tax revenue solely from cannabis (Colorado Exceeds $500 Million). In 2016, approximately…

Should Marijuana be used for medical reasons only? Marijuana's medicinal uses can be traced back as early as 2737 B.C., when the emperor of China, Shen Neng, touted cannabis tea as a treatment for gout, rheumatism, malaria and even poor memory. Marijuana should be used for medical patients only. There are two reasons that the writer will be arguing about in my essay. The first reason would be pain relief and why it should be use for medical reasons only, then the second reason would be…