Marijuana Essay

The Law And The Message Of Marijuana Legalization of medical marijuana is a topic of significant debate in the United States. California was one of the earlier states to legalize marijuana for medicinal use in 1996, under Proposition 215. While many are familiar with the discussion of marijuana, researched-based information about its medical benefits is not always easy to find. In the article written in the Journal of Drug Issues; 34.4, Dr. Shereen Khatapoush Director of Youth Services System…

California grown Purple Kush, one of the best, highly sought after marijuana on the market. As we all know, California residents voted 56.52% in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana also known a Proposition 64 (BallotPedia). Specifically, Proposition 64 started back in 1996 with Proposition 215; legalizing marijuana for medical purposes. With the passing of Prop 215, California became the first state to legalize medical marijuana, thus ushering in a new era for cannabis law reform.…

our very own state. We are witnesses to marijuana being legalized for recreational use for the first time. A black market drug used for so long as a medication, is being put on the market for fun. Marijuana has impacted the United States significantly. Before our new found freedom of this drug was brought to light you couldn’t carry any marijuana on you without taking a one way trip to jail. Now anyone over the age of 21 can carry up to an ounce of marijuana and it is legal. Anyone wishing to…

Afroman's 2000 hit, Because I Got High, should be banned from UC Santa Cruz, as its main message is to smoke marijuana, which breaks school policy. Implemented on January 1, 2014, all UC campuses became smoke & tobacco free campuses, along with any UC owned properties. There is a large amount of influence to break this policy through social media and music. Throughout the song, Afroman mentions skipping obligations because he smoked pot and got high. This happened to him because pot releases…

in the world. “According to the United Nations, 158.8 million people around the world use marijuana—more than 3.8% of the planet’s population.” (Foundation for a Drug-free World, n.d.). Marijuana is is created by the drying of hemp plant’s flowers or leaves. Marijuana is not considered to be a herbal drug; rather, it is classified in the Cannabinoids group along with Hashish. The DEA has classified Marijuana to be a Schedule 1 drug: “Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as…

most citizens throughout California voted yes on Proposition 64, which legalized recreational marijuana for adults over 21 years of age. However, I voted no to legalize recreational marijuana. This was due to my values and faith, but most importantly for the simple reason that, it will negatively impact law enforcement agencies, as well as, communities. Secondly, studies have indicated that using marijuana on a regular basis can affect a person both mentally and physically. Nevertheless, the…

even grow certain amounts of non medical marijuana. Retail locations for recreational marijuana use will not be open until January 1, 2018. It is also stated in proposition 64 that in the state of California, each county will be able to determine if the use of recreational marijuana will be legal or not. This is a very controversial topic due to the business ethics of selling marijuana. As well at it is a very difficult matter due to the use of marijuana on the federal level being illegal,…

that both my wife and I are so worry about the outside environment we cannot control, specially because in US anyone can get a medical marijuana card with no…

Sovereignty is one issue that is still relevant in today's society. It gives a state its independence and enables it to follow up on its own decisions and avoid listening to what other states think about the situation. Another issue of freedom expressed in the document which is still relevant today is the 10th Amendment. The Tenth amendment says that states are able to have rights and power not addressed in the Constitution. It also allows the states to agree or disagree with a law either by…

holy service. The inaugural service of the First Church of Cannabis happened on the same day that Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) took effect. The church’s congregation consisted of people wearing colorful shirts with pictures of marijuana leaves, the Christian Science Monitor details. Police officers stood outside the church in anticipation of a rowdy service. However, the Indianapolis Star reported that the service was rather unremarkable and was comparable to a concert or a…