Legality of cannabis

There is a large push for a return to “organic” including substance use. People have associated the use of cannabis and mushrooms as being less harmful if the drug can be grown and harvested at home. In addition there has been a cultural push for individuals to be more “mindful” and in tune to themselves and their environment. Psychedelic drugs are viewed as…

• God and Drugs? Really? • Does Lord Shiva smoke marijuana? • Story of lord Shiva smoking weed • Truth behind lord Shiva smoking weed • Why does lord Shiva smoke weed? In a religion that comes with its own set of restrictions; this Hindu God breaks all rules; and gets away with it as easily! Lord Shiva shatters all stereotypes of what a typical God should be. One of the many interesting facts about him is that he is known to smoke marijuana/weed/chillum. But how can such a substance that has…

Why Marijuana should not be legalized The proponents for legalization of marijuana also known as “pot,” usually base their argument on assumptions not confirmed that it is a medicine, and continues to argue that marijuana can be controlled as alcohol and cigarettes. However, it is a common knowledge that its legalization would lead to the increase of the population smoking or using it in other means and this could lead to negative impacts on the health and social lives of most American families.…

One thing that’s been going on for years now is the argument whether marijuana should be legal or not. Everyone has their own opinion about it, but it’s been said by most people to not think of trying it because it “messes” you up or it leads you to doing other dangerous drugs. I strongly disagree. My response to whether marijuana should be legal or not, I say yes! To make society a better place. Millions have died from smoking cigarettes, yet they’re still sold at stores. The same goes with…

Marijuana has managed to remain illegal since the 1930’s. Many consider it to be particularly more detrimental to one’s health than other legal drugs because it is deemed a schedule one substance. The effects of smoking marijuana include “relaxation, sleepiness, and mild euphoria” which is commonly referred to as getting high(“Marijuana Intoxication”). Like with every other substance used for its physiological effects there are multiple side effects that can arise from smoking marijuana. As the…

The legalization of recreational marijuana is a controversial topic. As you know, marijuana is a substance made of dried, shredded leaves and cannabis sativa flowers. The legalization of marijuana is a controversial topic because marijuana can cause people to lose their memory or stop blood flow to different parts of the brain that control timing (Ericson). Even though some people experience side effects, the overall use of marijuana is positive for many reasons. Marijuana reverses the bad…

Actor Carson Kressly once said, "People are much deeper than stereotypes. That's the first place our minds go. Then you get to know them and you hear their stories, and you say, 'I'd have never guessed.'" This statement is very appropriate when talking about the stereotype of all Jamaicans smoke marijuana because the facts run much deeper than stereotype. Additionally, the intriguing stereotype of all Jamaicans smoking marijuana has many religious roots, impacts on health, and Jamaica as a…

As many people know, the legalization of marijuana is in the beginning stages of being voted on by the American people in 2016. There are many people who have strong feelings about this matter, and it’s important that it’s not ignored. Marijuana is already being given out to medical patients who need it, with that it becoming socially acceptable in our society. With this medical marijuana thing its landing into the wrong hands, which most importantly includes our youth because it’s becoming…

The legalization of cannabis for medicinal use would benefit patients and the economy in more ways than one. Cannabis research provided by many of the authors discussed in this research paper that the use of cannabis is not habit forming, and is less harmful than many man-made prescription drugs such as oxycodone. If cannabis were legalized across the world, many patients whom are suffering from different types of cancers, multiple sclerosis, and sleep insomnia would have some relief of those…

Recently during the Canadian federal elections, Justin Trudeau received public criticism for his views on the legality and status of marijuana. Despite opposition being popular, the facts point towards legalization of marijuana being beneficial to our society. Marijuana is a drug that is often depicted in the media as something that is baneful, society tells our kids not to do it and vilifies those who do, but the bottom line is regardless of whether marijuana is harmful or benign, the legal…