Legality of cannabis

treatment. Another big medical gain that weed can help with is depression. Depression is one of the most common problems that people face today, but it is shown that cannabis can aid in the treatment process. It can help to restore certain functions that can likely stabilize the patient’s mood and calm depression. Also, certain strains of cannabis that contain larger amounts of terpene limonene can especially help with depression because of the high mood boosting effects that it has.…

Since they started coming in, of course, they brought their customs with them. At this time cannabis was used for medicines and a relaxant. Mexican immigrants called the plant “marihuana” and since Americans weren’t familiar with the term, they became frightened. The media (go figure-that’s when it started) stirred those fears about cannabis and Mexican immigrants. People didn’t realize that marihuana and cannabis were the same and that they were already using it in…

Unit 4 – Written Assignment Ethics are defined as moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior. (Google, n.d.) In this case study analysis the Government of India (GOI) and their involvement in the potential ban on tobacco companies and the way they advertise will be reviewed. The main question: Is a ban on tobacco advertising ethical? We will review the pros, the cons, the potential Conflict of Interest (COI) GOI may face, and I will provide my opinion through my analysis on what…

Being as though Marijuana is a very problematic drug in society today, many feel that it should be fully excluded from the criminal justice systems. It should as well be treated in the same manner as alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco or any other legal drug. Knowing that these are life threatening substances; it is relevant to ask why marijuana isn’t legal. It’s commonly failed to understand why most drugs are legal in today’s time even though they have similar, or even worse effects on the body than…

Leon Kass, a public intellectual, and a scientist suggests that Brave New World by Aldous Huxley gives an accurate vision of the future of society in general which is leaning towards a utopian course. All societies no matter what overall condition are leading towards a utopian society due to the “procession in modern medicine”, and while the advancement of medicine has helped in the battle against “disease, decay, and death” these advancements in technology are now starting to be used to alter…

Marijuana still has yet to be legalized within all 50 states. There are numerous reasons why it should be legalized but the main one would be the medical benefits. A drug that is similar to it with its medical benefits is called Peyote. Peyote is a substance in the plant, mescaline, produces a wide range of hallucinations. It's legal for Native Americans to use it on their reservations. The Native Americans alone. The main issue is why a hallucinogenic drug gets legalized before marijuana,…

Were you charged with possession of a controlled substance? Under California's Health and Safety Code Section 11350, possession of a controlled substance without a prescription is a felony. However, Proposition 47 says that possession of a controlled substance is considered a misdemeanor and carries a possible 1-year jail term. For the sake of your future, you need to consult with Beahm Law. We at Beahm Law are the leading legal experts in drug possession law in Oakland. We are available…

disagree. The fact of the matter is marijuana does more good than harm. Smoking marijuana is not as bad as you think. "There is very little evidence that smoking marijuana as a means of taking it represents a significant health risk. Although cannabis has been smoked widely in Western countries for more than four decades, there have been no reported cases of lung…

the unpredictable.” From segregation to the war on drugs, throughout United States history our government has continued to infringe on our civil rights. One of the most talked about substances cited in the war on drugs is the controversial drug Cannabis, also known as Marijuana. Falling to third with 37% of the vote behind alcohol, and tobacco is marijuana. The United Nations Office on Drugs, World Drug Report (2012), reported that globally, it is estimated that in 2012, between 162 million…

Risks of Neonatal Morbidity on Infants Exposed to Marijuana Most abusive drugs have the potential to alter a person’s thinking and judgment. The use of illicit drugs can lead to potential health risks. Most drugs have the capability to harm a fetus; pregnancy-related issues are noted to be caused from tetragons while pregnant. The most commonly used illicit drug among women of reproductive age or by women who are pregnant is Marijuana. It is difficult to be positive about the precise effects of…