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    use, but also taken as a way to eradicate related to drug trafficking mafias. Marijuana is a generic term used to refer to Cannabis sativa, herbaceous plant with psychoactive properties. There is a history of use of C sativa dating from 4000 years BC in China to treat various conditions. US sale was available in pharmacies without prescription until 1941, and in 1970 the law declared illegal controlled substances. Marijuana is a green or gray mixture of dried flowers diced Cannabis Sativa plant.…

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    Positive Outcomes when Legalizing Marijuana In today’s society, it is clear people use marijuana for different reasons. Marijuana is a plant that is known as cannabis, weed, pot, hash, grass or dope. This type of drug is popular all over the country therefore, the intake of marijuana should be taken, very seriously. Regardless, of how weed makes a person feel it comes with positive effects as well as negative outcomes. Without a doubt, when smoking marijuana or eating the drug it will…

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    The thing with this; the government have to come up with a way that they can tax everything dealing with it. They would have to also try to boarder control it to make sure surrounding states can’t gain access to the cannabis. The Stonegate bar in Colorado so far is the only one that is already doing all these things. Now they have to pay more workers to protect the border from cross border trade known…

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    Ever since the early 1900’s, marijuana has been shrouded in a cloak of mystery and the potential for danger. Scientists dismissed it as nothing more than a simple narcotic, until now. Modern science has been able to peel back a layer from what medical marijuana could do the medical field. Medical marijuana is becoming more and more accepted across america as evidence for it usefulness and potential become more apparent. Since the beginning of recorded history mankind has been cultivating the…

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    Marijuana is a word that usually comes with a negative implication. Texas is one of the most conservatives states out there and has strongly been against the legalization of marijuana for years. I don 't participate in the use of marijuana, but with that said I don 't see the predicament with marijuana. The year is 2015, circumstances are changing, and we as a state should adapt and embrace these changes. Texas should legalize marijuana and here 's why. Legalizing marijuana should be permitted…

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    Marijuana, also known as cannabis, weed, pot, grass, and bud has become a huge part of society within the past few years. One in three people in America have tried smoking marijuana at one point in their lives. This debate over legalizing marijuana has been going on for quite some time, but it is recently more intense than ever. In 1969, only 12% of our population supported legalizing marijuana. Today, a majority of Americans support the legalization for recreational use. Meanwhile a majority of…

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    parts of the world; Canadian cannabis use and supply has been under strict criminal control since 1923: “with recreational use criminally prohibited under the federal drug-control law” (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, CDSA S.C.1996, c.19). However, in the past few decades, changed perceptions regarding recreational cannabis use has taken over internationally; And in Canada, since the 1960s, when cannabis control became controversially debated as a result of “expanding…

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    Marijuana Legalization Throughout history marijuana is the most commonly used drug worldwide and according to Millhorn, one third of the United States reported they have used marijuana once in their life. Marijuana is defined as a drug that comes from the hemp plant and can be smoked or eaten. The legalization of this plant has been a controversial topic over the past few decades. It has gained a negative view because it is seen as a gateway drug and impacts our youth negatively (Millhorn 126).…

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    Introduction The city of Omigawd will soon be undergoing some major changes. The state has altered policy to allow marijuana and all marijuana-based products to be legal. In addition, the government has declared a release of all inmates in the state sentenced for “gun crimes.” Each new policy has the potential to have positive and negative effects on the Omigawd Police Department and the state itself. The purpose of this paper is to present scenarios for each new policy implementation and…

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    Should marijuana be decriminalized? Marijuana is not a harmless drug. Just like tobacco, marijuana can be damaging to the lungs. Yes, it can be beneficial in the case of a serious medical condition; however, decriminalizing cannabis allows anyone to exploit it for recreational purposes, including our susceptible youth. Having marijuana available to our youth may make them open to experience harder drugs (Sambrouck). I believe that having cannabis legally available for those with medical…

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