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to medical cures and treatments that are more holistic. However, there are those that are against using this illegal drug because it is designated as a drug that can be abused. It should be made available to those that are able to benefit from its use as it is able to relieve pain and symptoms when other traditional medicinal methods have failed. Marijuana is listed as a schedule I substance because of the high likelihood of abuse and is considered to be one of the most dangerous. However, there…

unusual amount of contradictory research. There are different perspectives to take into account, being these from the perspective of medicine, politics or economics. Ordinarily, several countries have testified to the successful use of medical marijuana, which has led people to use it. In fact, this substance has been shown to stop or suppress the development and spread of HIV, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, epilepsy and many other ailments that affect millions of people around the world.…

legalization because it is not a lethal drug, the use of marijuana has many positive attributes to the body, and it brings money to the government by taxing it. Although the use of marijuana is illegal in the majority of states in the United States, countless people currently consume marijuana. They consider alcohol to be a less dangerous drug. “The general public often regards marijuana as a benign substance, but clear risks are associated with its use”(Vargo 40). People do believe that…

the war on drugs and the U.S. hegemony over the area have created a widespread desire for new alternatives for dealing with narcotic production, distribution, and consumption. Increasingly, Latin American countries are decriminalizing personal drug use, and in a few cases, even legalizing certain drugs. Argentina, for example, decriminalized personal possession of drugs in 2009, and other countries like Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, and Bolivia, among others, have taken similar actions…

life. At first it was something to have fun and be social with my new peer group, but shortly into my freshman year it became a daily activity. It stole from my schooling and really crippled my education. Sadly this did not bother me. My marijuana use continued into my 20’s at a consumption rate of two to three grams daily with brief unwanted, periods of abstinence. Over the next few years I began to experiment with other drugs such as hash, psychedelic mushrooms, ecstasy, alcohol, and at my…

In Thief, this year’s franchise reboot by Eidos Montreal and released by Square Enix, drug use features prominently in the storyline of the game. Inspired by Victorian Era London, The City is rife with sickness, civil unrest and a thriving opium trade driven by the mysterious Gloom sickness, also called the Suicide Sickness . The only way to combat the Gloom was by using opium or drinking poppy milk. This did not cure the Gloom but seemed to help some deal with the horrible visions and feelings…

Hemp is one of the most misunderstood plants in the United States. Some people view hemp as dangerous and worthy of being criminalized. Others consider hemp an amazing plant with vast potential for healing and health. As with most things, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. A factual understanding of hemp and its history can help everyone make more informed choices and opinions about this fascinating plant. First things first: what is hemp? Before exploring the interesting history of hemp…

legalized because it can get you high, and it creates an addiction. A medical references on WebMD states that “Higher THC levels and increased usage could increase the likelihood of physical dependence” (WebMD). This puts individuals at risk who need to use Medical Marijuana, but do not want to rely on it for the rest of their lives. While some people agree with this, others believe that Medical Marijuana should not be legalized due to the fact that “the FDA still hasn't approved it as a…

Do the benefits of medical marijuana justify its legality? People should not legalize the use of medical marijuana because the public’s knowledge is not sufficient or safe enough to continue its usage, it affects peoples career status, as well as health and social issues. The term medical marijuana refers to treating a disease or symptom with the whole unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts. For thousands of years’ humans have been using substances to alter their state of mind and…

where a natural plant is illegal even though the plant has thousands of solutions to many world problems we have, such as, deforestation,pollution, fossil fuels, etc. The hemp plant has been around for ages and the U.S government is aware of all the uses it has but seems to ignore them due to its relation with marijuana. The United States should legalize the hemp plant and solve the current economic/environmental issues the united states have. All over the world, countries are legalizing the…