Legality of cannabis

the older you get the more responsibility you are faced with and are expected to properly deal with. With that being said, stress levels are at the highest between adolescense through adulthood and marijuana is the way most people relieve stress. You mentioned, “We are living in a country where young people everywhere are actively seeking out new and creative ways to self-medicate”, but what is the issue with that? Creativity and new ideas have always been a postive way of living until marijuana…

prolong the multiplier effect. Colorado could save $12 million to $40 million because of this alone (Roberts). To go along with this, law enforcers would be able to focus more of their time on other, more important or dangerous crimes. Also, legalizing cannabis will lead in a major increase in tax revenue and enforcement cost will be reduced (“Economical Pros and…

Legalization of Marijuana Johnny Smoke asked his mom to pass the ketchup as he applied a final squirt to his hamburger bun before rushing out of the house to attend baseball practice. While finishing his final bite he grabbed his baseball gear and walked toward the front door to leave. His mom yelled, “Johnny don’t forget your greens.” His friend was waiting for him at the door and thought Johnny forgot to eat his broccoli. His friend was puzzled when he saw Mrs. Smoke toss a bag containing what…

marijuana. According to Mitch Earlywine who wrote the book Understanding Marijuana, many of these arguments contain reasons that follow code relevant to morality and law. Marijuana is a lethal drug that can cause harm if addiction and abuse subsides. If cannabis is legal, this will become a common reality amongst many. According to USA Today, four states and D.C. have legalized marijuana for medicinal and recreational use (View Where Marijuana Is Legal). Also, twenty states have legalized just…

One of the more popular beliefs of long term marijuana users is that people who use it have a lower IQ. “For example, a study showed that people who started smoking marijuana heavily in their teens and had an ongoing cannabis use disorder lost an average of eight IQ points between ages 13 and 38. lost mental abilities did not fully return in those who quit marijuana as adults. Those who started smoking marijuana as adults did not show notable IQ declines” (drugabuse.gov)…

Their justification is that, because marijuana is natural, made from the leaves or resin of the female cannabis plant (Tebbett), it must be safe, even beneficial, for a person to smoke. Another argument is that marijuana is not nearly as harmful as other drugs. Cocaine, opiates, hallucinogens such as LSD, and even the nicotine in cigarettes are much more addictive…

upon the rights of others. The necessity of encouraging public discussion about the use of non-medical drugs, such as the current legalization of marijuana, defines an important aspect of civic rights in a functional democracy. More so, consensual legalities related to recreational drugs also imply that an individual’s actions must be respected, since they are not harming any other person in the process. In this manner, Mill would certainly support the legalization of marijuana, since it…

Should Marijuana be Legalized In today’s politically charged environment, the legalization of marijuana remains a hotly debated subject. With forces on both sides of the issue arguing vehemently for their position, it is difficult to come to a reasonable solution. Considering the recent legalization of marijuana in Colorado, those in favor of the proposition point to the rise in sales and resulting 6 million-dollar increase in tax revenue as positive outcomes for the community (Haun, 2015).…

Non-medical marijuana and medical marijuana are also legal for recreational use in Colorado and Washington State. From the article “The Benefits of Medical Cannabis “Dr. Frankel who has done surveys and studies came to recognize that 85-95% of people are in favor of medical cannabis being legal and; 58-59% of people are in favor of total legalization of cannabis” (Dr. Mercola). Dr. Frankel has worked with patients…

small amount of the drug. Despite the risks, Canadians continue to ingest cannabis at a rate that tops the global charts. It seems the only thing that can greatly reduce the illegal use, production, and distribution is to legalize it. With the 2015 federal election in clear view, it is hard to ignore that a substantial number of Canadians favor the notion. But why else are Canadians pushing for the legalization of cannabis? Other progressive countries like the Netherlands, Spain, Uruguay, and…