Cannabinoids

As the most worldwide used illicit drug, the issue of the cannabis is the most controversial and frequently investigated topics both in the field of medicine and psychology. A continuing debate on legalized cannabis has lately been renewed. As a neuropsychology expert and scientific advisor on cannabis use strategy affair, the author disagree with the legalization of cannabis. The reason why the author against legalizing cannabis is that those who use the cannabis purely for medicinal purpose…

To many people marijuana is considered to have medicinal benefits while others believe it’s a gateway drug. Some consider it to have a “high potential for abuse which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence” ("Resources - Controlled Substance Schedules", 2016). That may not be the case as marijuana possession was criminalized in the Confidential Restricted List in 1923 under the Narcotics Drug Act Amendment Bill only because some “business people and clergy” were upset by the…

Cannabis is a very controversial drug in today’s times; in fact, many ask if it is safe to use but many also believe that it is the gift from the devil and that if we smoke the special blend of herbs that we are giving into the temptation of his devilish ways. On the other hand, I stand for the legalization of marijuana because I personally believe in the major use and mass production of said drug. Throughout, time people have constantly been studying and practicing different forms of drugs for…

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When selecting a drug testing firm, the AMA strongly suggests that companies use labs that are certified by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) (Sorohan 113). Following the NIDA guidelines will ensure that the tests are evaluated accurately. Once the employer receives the results from the drug test, the applicants or employee is evaluated based solely on whether or not he or she passed the test. If an applicant passes the test, he or she may continue on through the application process…