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Legalization of Marijuana in the United States Marijuana, Mary Jane, reefer, pot, weed, cannabis whatever term you use marijuana is a hot topic in the United States. We have seen numerous movements to implement marijuana reform policy in the U.S. “With 25 states and Washington D.C. having laws legalizing marijuana in some form” (State Marijuana Laws in 2016 Map). Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Colorado, and Washington D.C. have laws allowing recreational use of cannabis. Most Recently…

in drug use. Portugal’s drug use averages remains lower than the current European averages and significantly lower than the US averages. Adolescent and problem drug use have both dropped. Drug related incarceration has lowered by 60%, drug related deaths have dropped from 80 to 16, and amazingly the number of new HIV cases has reduced from 1,575 to 78, furthermore new AIDS cases dropped from 626 to 74. [Drug Policy Alliance, 2015] It cannot be overstated enough that the positive results…

Charles Stimson’s essay "Legalizing Marijuana: Why Citizens Should Just Say No” presents the negative effects of marijuana legalization while Maria Navarro’s essay “Decriminalizing Marijuana Usage" provides evidence in support of decriminalizing marijuana. Both essays contain many types of evidence to support each of the author 's opinions on the subject of legalizing marijuana but Navarro not addressing the effects of marijuana usage on the health or intellectual performance of marijuana users…

Marijuana has been a controversial subject for years, not only to those who use it medicinally, but to those who do not use it at all. However, marijuana is not as bad of a drug as most people may think; those who use it talk of its major benefits when it comes to chronic pain or illnesses such as depression and anxiety. But the concern when it comes to marijuana is whether or not the United States government should make it legal for the general public, or just legal to those who use it…

what is the public’s view on legalizing marijuana federally? Now in our ethics book they touched a little on Mahammad Gandhi and his views on violence. In my opinion Marijuana should be Federally legal, because there has never been an over dose, death, or car accident from the intake of Marijuana. The United States relationship with marijuana dates to the Colonial Era. American production of hemp (the cannabis plant) was encouraged by the government in the 17th century for the production of rope…

Eighteen year olds are considered adults when they’re 18. Many people believe 18 is to young to drink because they are just getting out of school but what this over looks it that 18 year olds are considered adults, so keys should be able to make there own decisions. The definition of an adult is a person who attains the age maturity as specified law in America that is 18, so thats when they’re able to vote and do just about everything but drink. They can also buy tobacco products and tobacco…

This paper will compare prohibition to today’s war on drugs. In both cases propaganda and special interest groups played a major role in the federal government passing laws prohibiting certain substances. These will be compared with information that provides the background, reasons, and outcomes for both. The final policy created will address today's drug problems and most specifically those dealing with marijuana. This essay, does not make a case for approving heroin, cocaine, meth, and…

Cannabis, aka hemp or marijuana, often triggers a negative connotation to people - especially because it is labeled as a dangerous drug, which one needs to avoid. Little do these people know that it actually has a lot of benefits that everyone should enjoy. Cannabis seeds, in particular, have a lot to offer. They are generally safe even if they are oily and high in fat. It has been known as a "superfood", and as years pass, scientists get to discover more perks you get out of it. What…

Effects of Marijuana Introduction Alcohol poisoning kills 6 people everyday and Tobacco use takes the life of 1,300 people per day. On the other hand, smoking marijuana alone has not killed a single person. Marijuana is nontoxic and cannot cause deaths by overdose. However, it does negatively affect a person's health and behavior, and is proven to have a correlation with crime rates. Over the past several years of my life as a student, I have witnessed many strange things in school related…

Policing as a whole is a constantly evolving career and concept. Policies, mission statements, and patrols all fluctuate either drastically or minimally due to the change in our society. Because our government revolves around its’ citizens, legislature enacts laws that reflect the populations’ view on topics. For example, the recent trend has been to legalize or decriminalize marijuana. This drug seems to have a never-ending cycle of it being legal, then illegal, and then back to it being legal.…