Decriminalization

A. Beginning of Prohibition The era of cannabis prohibition which started in the 1920’s and 30’s is coming to an end. In the modern world which we live in, it is only a matter of time till cannabis will become legalised or decriminalised, the question is through which is the right path to take. Cannabis was made illegal originally in Ireland in 1912. The core reason behind this was because it was making workers ‘lazy and unproductive’ which in turn was bad for business. Plus it did not…

An abortion is the expulsion termination of a foetus or embryo before birth. The procedure of an abortion is accessible in two forms, medical or surgical. Medical abortions are performed through implementations of medicine whereas surgical abortions are where the woman undergoes a surgical procedure to remove the foetus. (Bpas.org, 2015) Abortion is criminalised in many states of Australia, yet the legal jurisdiction is dependent on the State laws rather than the Federal or Commonwealth laws.…

It’s been fourteen years since Portugal’s decriminalization and they have yet to be run into the ground by a nation of drug addicts, and is doing much better than before. This shows how it’s a good idea to legalize drugs. Steven Harper’s idea about harder policies and longer sentences really doesn’t…

rehabilitation of drug users. This is why it is necessary to provide better alternatives within the public health system. I believe that exploring the decriminalization of illegal substances would not only help stop the war on drugs, but also help protect society as a whole. My value: Public and individual health Definitions Decriminalization: the lessening of criminal penalties in relation to certain acts. Rehabilitation: the act of restoring something to its original state.…

Eventually, after a lengthy period of decriminalization, once the stigma has been reduced, a form of limited legalization for hardened addicts would be feasible. Once addictive drugs lose their outlaw image, they can be viewed for what they are -- debilitating, life-ruining habits. Decriminalization will drastically reduce the black market price. Therefore, many addicts will not resort to crime to support what can be…

to just “getting high”. The drug has raised numerous arguments across the nation and caused a lot of controversy. Legalizing and Decriminalizing Marijuana can have different effects in the medical field, on crime, and on society as a whole. Decriminalization of Marijuana is now one of the issues that run across millions of Americans' minds every day.Supporters see decriminalizing marijuana as a way of saving the government's money, time, and manpower.Economists see the legalization of marijuana…

The 21st century has seen a huge growth and follow of marijuana. Throughout the years states have become way more lenient with its laws against marijuana. From the decriminalization to the out right legal use on the state level. One can see that the future for marijuana is extremely bright. However thousands of americans have been imprisoned for petty crimes such as marijuana possession. Now the question is if marijuana should be treated on the same level as other drug charges. Many people agree…

With the continuing discovery of drugs’ effects, uses, and treatments, drug legalization and decriminalization has become a highly contentious issue in our modern world with some groups promoting full legalization while others seek outright bans. Several countries such as Portugal have taken steps in decriminalization, which entails eliminating jail time for users but not dealers and traffickers, as opposed to legalization, which involves removing all penalties for drug usage (Vastag). On July 1…

“More than 117 million people in the U.S. – 44 percent of those surveyed – admit to having tried marijuana at least once in their lives, and more than 22 million to having used it in the past month(“DPA_Fact sheet_Marijuana Decriminalization and Legalization_(Feb. 2016).pdf”).” That is an astounding number of people. It’s no wonder that the “DEA has nearly” 5,000 Special Agents” and is bank rolled by the taxpayer who has shelled out over “$1 trillion dollars” to fight the war on…

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a psychoactive drug extracted and then created from the Cannabis plant intended for medical or recreational use. The main psychoactive part of cannabis is a compound called tetrahydrocannabinol; which is one of 483 known compounds in the plant, including at least 65 other cannabinoids. Marijuana can be ingested or used through smoking, vaporizing, being put inside of food, or can be extracted as an oil. The legality of marijuana can vary from country to…