Illicit drug use in Australia

“The simple fact is that drug use is wrong. And the moral argument, in the end, is the most compelling argument.” – William Bennett. The idea of the use of drugs is highly controversial. Marijuana has long stood a societal debate as to whether the legalization and decriminalization would be an enhanced route and allow for greater benefits. Just the name alone often sparks controversy and debate. There are many stigmas and serious concerns attached to this leafy plant. With advocates on both…

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Drug Legalization Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection, 2015 From Opposing Viewpoints in Context Drug abuse is a major problem throughout the world. The sale and use of narcotics and other illicit drugs is linked to addiction, prostitution, government corruption, and violent crime. In much of the world, including the United States, efforts to stop illicit drug use have focused on stricter laws and enforcement. Yet there is growing concern that this approach may be counterproductive.…

speaks at colleges and sport campuses about painkiller abuse through his prevention for athletes program says, “It’s a major problem!” Also Marcus Amos say, “But its like this potential addiction wants to be hidden.” Professional football players use lots of kinds of painkillers like Narcotic pills such as vicodin injected local anesthesia and Toradol, an all purpose pain reliever that a disturbing number of NFL players have injected even when they’re feeling perfectly fine! For example Ryan…

popular recreational drug globally and the third in America (Stuart). It is, however, unique because unlike many others recreational drugs, it also has a range of medical uses. The separation of medical from recreational marijuana is a challenging and confusing task, which has affected its legal status significantly. Consequently, nearly half of the United States has legalized marijuana for medical uses while a few others have legalized it both for medicinal and recreational uses. Nonetheless,…

Legalization of Marijuana Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug used Worldwide and Canada has the highest rates of such use. Canadian Government is looking forward to legalize marijuana use for recreational purposes by the end of 2018. It is in controversy that it should or should not be legalized in Canada (Teplin). Marijuana should be legalized because it is a major source of revenue for the government, it will help reduce drug related crime as people can legally buy it from the…

Drug laws play a vital role in American society because drug use is an unfortunate part of the culture. Regardless of one’s views on whether some currently illegal drugs should be treated differently than others, the fact is that at this point all non-prescription drugs are illegal, and the government is responsible for responding to public outcry on this issue whether it be the legalization of recreational drugs like marijuana or the perceived injustices handed down to non-violent drug…

to marijuana, they believe it will help with their certain lifestyle, but find themselves unaware around the unwanted high risk marijuana causes along with the harmfulness it contains. For instance, the Food and Drug Administration has found scientific studies that do not support the use of marijuana as a medication. They also express the overwhelming concern in regards to the overall condition it will cause when prescribed. The problem with legalizing marijuana is that it will not absolutely…

people in everyday life. There are many reason why for an example; many other harmful drugs such as tobacco and alcohol is legal, it can be used for medical purposes, and just to help people relax. One of many reason why marijuana should be legal is because how many other drugs are legal? Marijuana is one of a few not to harmful drugs that are illegal. Many hard drugs such as painkillers, tobacco, and alcohol are drugs that are very destructive to your health and possibly even your life that are…

written by Jamuna Carroll, many people believe that if marijuana users continue to use marijuana that any, or all types of drug use will continue to increase among our society. However, Richard Lowry argues he's viewpoint saying, "Arresting, let alone jailing, people for using [marijuana] seems outrageously disproportionate." In Chapter 2 of Marijuana: Opposing Viewpoints, Lowry talks about his viewpoint, "The War on Drugs Punishes Marijuana Users Too Harshly." He discusses the main dangers…