Cannabis

The majority of this money is being spent on incarcerating individuals who have been accused of either using or possessing marijuana. By incarcerating people for this it only takes up jail and prison space which results to overcrowding and the need for expansion or building of new prisons. All of these aspects cause the federal and state government to spend on average about $30 billion a year. Of all the individuals arrested in 2005 for marijuana offenses, 90% of these individuals were arrested…

The term “potheads” has been given to every generation since the 1970s. The Vietnam war was reaching new heights, the hype of Woodstock was still lingering, and the scandals of the White House where all too overwhelming. It was no surprise American teens were finding ways to detach themselves from the reality of 70s. Since then, there have been common myths about how marijuana usage infuses the “munchies,” a side effect that leads a marijuana user to get hungry and eat junk food. Other myths…

Close your eyes and imagine some teens doing some illegal drugs. They invite you to do drugs with them but you deny. You’re about to walk away but then out of nowhere you hear a bunch of sirens. By now there’re a ton of cop cars parked around them . While you were leaving you were glad that you denied. Hello class and Ms.Renkema by now you might of realized that my speech is about drugs. Have you ever faced peer pressure? An example for peer pressure be, someone “popular” at your…

Should marijuana be legalized? I believe that it should, but with certain stipulations and conditions. Marijuana has a long history full of positive and negative effects on mankind. Before we can talk about the present issues of marijuana or “weed” for short. We need to look back where it all began and the circumstances surrounding it in the U.S. It first showed up in the united states in 1545 when the Spanish brought it with them when they came to the new world. It became a commercial crop…

Value Claim Peer Review Wendy Waite English 102 Instructor: Cynthia Hamlett October 9, 2017 It goes without saying that smoking advertisements are an often-debated topic that often divides opinion. These advertisements are used as a sort of propaganda for the tobacco industry. Marriam-Webster defines propaganda as the spreading of ideas, information, or rumors for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person. For centuries tobacco companies have…

Costus speciosus (J.König)sm is a widely used medicinal plant in Ayurvedic medicine. Scientific literature prove about various therapeutic properties of its rhizome and leaves. The effectiveness of Costus speciosus (J.König)sm leaf aqueous extract on reversing insulin resistance was studied and data were published previously. This study was designed to evaluate the dose-response relationship of Costus speciosus (J.König)sm leaf aqueous extract. Insulin resistance induced rats were treated with…

Throughout the article “The Hidden Harm of Antidepressants,” Diana Kwon, journalist for Scientific American, discusses the threats antidepressants pose for those who use it. Antidepressants are the “most commonly prescribed medications” in the medical world. While antidepressants have a wide variety of users, many are unaware of their risks. These risks include an increase in suicidal thoughts, as well as suicide, and an increase in aggressive behavior. The reason that most people are unaware of…

Many people use herbal remedies as an alternative to medicine because they believe this route provides a “natural” way for healing and treatment of illness. Ashwagandha, a plant that grows year round in India, is an herb used for its therapeutic properties. In the language, Sanskrit, ashwagandha means “the smell of a horse.” One theory on how this evergreen shrub was given its name is because of the strong odor of the root of the plant. Another theory suggests the name was acquired for the…

Cocaine, heroin, meth, mushrooms, acid, alcohol, and music. A brief list of some of the strongest drugs on the planet. Through my actions, I may show how I think, but my music will tell you more about me than I ever will. Eminem once said “… music is reflection of self”. Like good weed, music will relax your body and put a smile on your face. At the same time music can break you down and leave you in an emotional wreck. As well as hype you up to play nationwide games. People say to understand…

There has been much controversy over the use of drugs in the story Alice in wonderland throughout the years. In this paper I will be researching and writing about the representation of drugs in the children’s story and also the drugs that were being used during the Victorian era. Drugs are hinted all throughout Alice in Wonderland. From when Alice eats cakes, mushrooms, and drinks potions to grow and shrink, to the obvious part of the story where the Caterpillar is described as smoking out of a…