classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug, which indicates marijuana “has no currently accepted medical use in treatment . . . .” However, marijuana use for both medical and recreational purposes is legal in four states and the District of Columbia, and marijuana use solely for medical purposes is legal in twenty-four states. Federal marijuana criminalization laws are “the supreme law of the land” despite state decriminalization laws. The CSA and federal anti-money laundering statutes…
Having eight states and District of Columbia have legalized the use of recreational use (Marijuana Law Enforcement, 2018). Consuming marijuana is now that most areas are discrimination. Discriminating the consumption of marijuana mean people will use it more because it is not a high-risk punishment. Marijuana is still a federal punishment but it is taken lightly in the states. Since Colorado has already…
once was. In history, it was one of the largest agricultural crops in the world, including the United States. Cannabis can also be hemp which is the most robust, durable fiber on the planet. It had many uses, some being lighting oil, fabric and even paper. However, one of the most important uses that marijuana has is it’s medical benefits. It has been used in history and is proven to have substantial health benefits which is why the legalization of this substance is being pushed to its limits…
public distribution of marijuana. The two states neighboring Colorado, Oklahoma and Nebraska, sued Colorado for violating the United States Constitution Supremacy Clause, which states that the laws of the federal government are the supreme law of the land. In other words, the federal government has authority over the states. Despite the Supremacy Clause, Colorado infringed on the federal government's power. Colorado’s actions also created other issues, when ColoradoIn addition, it is also…
the world to do business. It is a social factor helps produce ideas, goods, and services. It is clear that the efficiency of our economy depends substantially on the supply, value and consumption of energy from natural resources. Therefore, when our use of these natural resources would trigger degradation, which typically happens, the reduction limits productivity of economic growth. For example, I observe this direct correlation when gas prices are unpredictably expensive and cheaper. There are…
legalized in may states for medical use as well as recreational use in some states. In a world of chronic disease and pain, a solution to these issues exists. Many of the prescription drugs out there right now are only temporary fixes that cause more problems in the long run. Medical marijuana has been proven to alleviate many problems that dangerous prescription drugs can fix but without the negative side effects. The negatives of responsible marijuana use are none, while the negatives of…
what marijuana can do. The use of marijuana has become popular and helpful for people with tumors, glaucoma and many other diseases. Marijuana should be legalized because it would bring in revenue to the government, it is less harmful than alcohol or tobacco, and it has many health benefits. People all around the United States already smoke marijuana, much of which is illegal. Medicinal marijuana has already passed in many states, so why not allow for recreational use? Legalizing recreational…
ancient times. The first historical records show that cannabis was used in 4000 B.C. in Central Asia and North West China. The use of the coca leaf, which holds the primary ingredient to make cocaine, was used as early as 3000 B.C in the Andeans Mountain range in South America. One of the oldest uses of psychoactive substances dates back even further. The cultivation and use of opium dates back as early as 4,200 B.C. in Europe. In ancient times psychoactive drugs were mainly used for medical…
dried leaves, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. Marijuana is a common street drug and is often used for recreational purposes. People can smoke marijuana or they can add the drug to food or tea. People uses marijuana for recreational purposes but people also use marijuana for medical purposes. Marijuana should be legalized because of its medical purposes, for beneficial effects, economical purposes, and crime. Street vs. medical Medical marijuana has been known to help…
of the use of drugs outside of medical purposes , such as loss of health, loss of medal, punctuated place , loss of physical attractiveness, loss of mental balance, loss of financial gratification, and loss of respect of important people in the environment”(Mikolajczyk, 1991). The coach may also know that he can be expelled from coaching in any sport, and the use of drugs can turn to affect the health of the athletes and natural ability to perform effectively, as they used to and drug use is not…