Arguments for and against drug prohibition

people fall into one of three main groups. The first group is against legalizing marijuana,…

more dangerous. Marijuana itself did not lead the person to the other drugs. However, when the “high” brought by marijuana faded, the unwanted condition or situation returned more frequently tan before. People might try to find stronger drugs since marijuana has no longer “worked.” Christian said, "I was given my first joint in the playground of my school. I’m a heroin addict now, and I’ve just finished my eighth treatment for drug…

Drug possession and use have been a subject of controversy not only in America but also in many countries in the world. People use drugs for diverse reasons and it is evident that the society incurs significant costs in an attempt to mitigate the effects of these drugs. Notable effects of these drugs can be seen in the number of people received in hospitals as a result of damages to the health and physical well-being of the users. In an attempt to eradicate what has perennially been considered a…

Legalizing Marijuana: Making Cents of it All. Schools using outdated textbooks, Humvees lacking armor protection for troops. It seems like these headlines are commonplace now days. If we would have had more money, then we would have done more and better things. We could raise taxes but the general consensus of the American public seems to be that they are all for increasing fund for things like education; but when it comes to lightening out already empty wallets, no one is the most enthusiastic…

Legalization of marijuana and its impacts Today, there are many calls for the legalization of drugs, particularly marijuana. The campaigns are all around, from the Hollywood movies to the popular Jamaican dance hall music. The popularity of this genre of films implies that the society is ready for the legalization of the drug. In addition to the popular culture, it is common knowledge that many people take the drug (Friedman, 2012). Maybe the view of this paper is skewed by the exposure of the…

having to live through all the suffering and pain from it. One could argue that ending the life would be easier and pain free. The idea of life is so immense that it can’t be subjected to a single concept. The arguments were proposed for and against euthanasia in the 19th century. The same arguments still exist on the subject, mainly on morality. Now it’s for the general public to decide where they stand on euthanasia. Euthanasia should be implemented on cases that require its necessity. In…

Marijuana, better known as Weed or Cannabis, is one of the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States and another part of the world. Many people advocates consider marijuana a harmless, or even beneficial, substance that should be made legal. Making marijuana legal would help the United States economic, unemployment rate, and even reduce the national debt of United States. “Also among the arguments for legalizing marijuana is its purported value in treating symptoms of serious diseases…

psychoactive drug. Reports and statistics have shown that marijuana is the commonest illicit drug among drug users in the United States of America. The plant Cannabis Sativa has over 483 known compounds with tetrahydrocannabinol (TCH) compound being the commonly known of all the compounds. The plant Cannabis Sativa has found its modern use as a medicinal or recreational drug in the form of marijuana. The psychoactive and psychological are the attributions that make Marijuana a recreational drug.…

This research paper aims to study the negative effects of drug legalization in the US, by extracting reliable data and statistics. As time progress, issues such as “drug legalization” continue to disturb the equilibrium of the society. It is certain that everyone at some point, either directly or indirectly has been affected by the consumption of drugs. It can be anything ranging from the abusive behavior of a family member or may be excessive burden on the economy of a country. My paper…

This paper will attempt to further support the claim made by Tim Cook that rum was more than a drink, but a “medicine” for Canadian soldiers during the Great War. However, he asserts that prohibition was viewed as “patriotic” for those back in Canada. The dichotomous perspectives of rum and its necessity during the war is prevalent in the pieces by Cook and Thompson, as well as the primary documents consisting of letters sent home from soldiers that address and make mention of rum. The paper…