taking a hit because of medical marijuana shops undercutting them, but medical marijuana shops are not a business they are here to provide affordable quality medication. Not turn medical marijuana into profit. Most medical marijuana dispensaries get cannabis medication from other patients and only charge the amount of money it costs for electricity and nutrients to produce the plant. “There is a fine balance of using marijuana as a recreational substance and as a substance of potential ‘medical…
tobacco has the same texture. People believe the high from cannabis is scary or bad but you get high from cigarettes as some people call a head change. The Government doesn’t want weed legal just because it’s a narcotic and can be considered DUI if you’re operating a motor vehicle. The US will never be able to stop the use of marijuana. Crime rates would definitely go down because most arrest are due to people having some kind of substance. Cannabis is equal to most over the counter drugs if not…
Marijuana is a misunderstood substance. Many believe the usage of weed, hemp, or cannabis is a dangerous choice, but it 's the total opposite. So why is the legalization of marijuana in Arkansas such a problem? Both Colorado and Oregon are two states in America who have legalized marijuana. The crime rate has gone down; however, finances have gone up for both Colorado and Oregon. So I ask again, why don 't we legalize marijuana in the state of Arkansas for medical use, economical use, and…
State Versus FDA Regulation of Medical Marijuana There was a consensus amongst the interviewees that there is need for regulation of marijuana as medicine, whether that regulation be at the state or federal level—through the FDA—is where the conversations departed. While several of the interviewees discussed the pros and cons of state versus FDA regulation, listing advantages and disadvantages of one or the other, only three of the interviewees expressed a definite “yes” that marijuana as…
Marijuana Legalization: Considerations for Texas The state of Colorado recently approved the legalization of marijuana. The act garnered a lot of attention and brought more attention to the marijuana legalization debate. Many of the questions raised by politicians involve matters such as the implications of a society under the influence of marijuana. Would a law like Colorado 's work in Texas? What are the advantages and disadvantages of enacting such a law? To answer these questions, we 'll…
believe that medical marijuana and medical cannabis are substances that effects users very beneficially and play a significant role in treating certain diseases and illnesses. Along with this view, there is also the opposing view which looks at the negative adverse effects of medical marijuana and medical cannabis on users and the immediate legalization of this drug and opposes it from being prescribed to patients. This debate over using medical cannabis and medical marijuana as medicine has…
Herb. Pot. Grass. Weed. Whatever word you may use for it, Marijuana, is a very relevant and largely debated topic in our country. During this past election a lot of changes have been made on certain states’ stances on the use and sale of Medicinal and Recreational Marijuana. Colorado, Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and the District of Columbia all have legalized the use and sale of Recreational Marijuana, while several other states have legalized the use and sale of Medicinal Marijuana. After the…
People use marijuana by either smoking it or eating food products containing cannabis called edibles. In 1937, the Marijuana Tax Act was passed officially banning the use and sales of marijuana. The basis of this act was the accusation that colored men using marijuana were more likely to become violent towards women. When this act was passed, people’s medicine cabinets were filled with medicines containing cannabis. After the act was declared unconstitutional in the 1970s, it was replaced by the…
influence driving. Some believe there would be a rise in “stoned” accidents. Conversely, there are very few accidents noted due to marijuana compared to alcohol related accidents. Stoned drivers are more cautious than drunk drivers owing to the fact that cannabis decreases all reflexes. Stoned drivers tend to be more attentive and drive cars more slowly compared to risky drunk…
that people in this awesome country should be able to make their own decisions no matter what the outcome or consequences may be. But due to the overwhelming support…