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    Due to the illegalization there is a black market for marijuana, which is controlled by an organized crime ring. Such markets don´t exist because of drugs but because drugs are illegal. One of the biggest issues inherent in black markets is violence. Because these markets are unregulated, participants can´t rely on consumer protection or legitimate police protection in the event of theft or other crimes. Therefore, black markets are lawless or rather live by their own rules. Most of the time…

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    relationship with drug use has always been predicated upon the morality associated with certain drugs as defined by those in power; whether it be the rich, white, or just plain powerful. This association is the deciding factor in what we deem legal; which has been suspect to change over time. The American public needs to switch to a more rehabilitative tactic when it comes to treating drug use, for punishing those who have developed an addiction helps no one in the long term. For drugs like…

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    I believe marijuana should be legalized in the United States but with restrictions. It has been proven that Marijuana is much safer than already legalized drugs..It is great for mental health,it reduces diabetes and obesity,fights cancer cells,sleeping disorders,anxiety and stops HIV from progressing into AIDS.This type of psychoactive drug is both benificial and hadazourous causing it…

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    No plagiarism detected In the United States twenty nine of the fifty states have legalized medical marijuana. Most recently a few states have legalized recreational marijuana. In 2015, Colorado earned millions in taxes and fees on both medical and recreational marijuana. Legalizing recreational marijuana in the state could support thousands of jobs and generate billions in labor income. These are just some great facts about legalizing marijuana and what it can do for the economy, and how not…

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    Coffee, the beverage that over 150 million people in America consume on a daily basis, is more addictive than Marijuana. At least, that is what the results of numerous studies on the issue have concluded. When I first heard this report around a year or so ago, I accepted it with a small, resigned shrug. Coffee had, at that point, became what I thought was an essential part of my daily routine, and I had nothing against pot. My coffee drinking habit would be destined to continue on, completely…

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    Marijuana isn’t physically addictive, and it’s the choice of the person to abuse addictive drugs, “Compared to other substances, marijuana is not very addicting… It is much harder to quit smoking cigarettes than it is to quit smoking pot” (psychology today). People can get addicted to the feeling of smoking marijuana, but a person would normally…

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    individuals trust that marijuana can be unsafe from various perspectives; brain harm, damage to the reproductive system, and it can weaken your immune system. Many people believe that this is the portal, that leads people to wander into much harder drug usage. Taking into examination and my very own experience, I have found that few focuses, when taken logically are not precise… One statistic considers the physical mind harm that can be brought on by cannabis. Current studies demonstrates that…

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    The Good and the Bad The legalization of marijuana in Colorado has become a popular business which every well-to-do individual have seen as an opportunity to make more money. The race to Aurora in Colorado featured the use of marijuana as a powerful tool that makes thousands of money for both the entrepreneur and the leadership of the city of Aurora. Due to the fact that marijuana is considered as a dangerous substance, its legalization in certain states has erupted several debates about how…

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    Street Drugs Satire

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    Street drugs have always held poor connotations. Anyone who related with them would be immediately recognized as an addict or criminal. That is until opioids and prescription painkillers came around, when your white suburban mom could be just as dependent on a high as your average heroin junkie. I believe if opioids are continually available, other drugs should be legalized, focusing mainly on marijuana. Opioids: legal, completely accessible, and easily prescribed. It is truly the choice…

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    Overdose Research Paper

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    someone you know misuse drugs? Overdose, addiction, and hurting yourself and others are just some reasons to why drugs are bad. Although drugs are meant to cure more often than not they are misused. Addiction is the condition of being addicted to a particular substance,thing, or activity. People rely on drugs to live their everyday lives. Legal drugs often become harmful. 1 in 4 teens have abused drugs. Eventually people end up feeling disappointed in themselves because of what drugs makes…

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