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Legalization of Marijuana If addictive substances like cigarettes and alcohol are legal, why not an herb like marijuana? Did you know the dependence rate (higher the number indicates less dependence) for nicotine is 1, for alcohol it is 4 while for marijuana it is 6? A simple cup of coffee has a dependence rate of 5 which is more addictive than marijuana (Hilts). There are so many aspects to think about when the idea of legalizing marijuana comes into question. Conversations could go on and on…

In the last couple of years many people have been expressing their feeling that marijuana should no longer be illegal in Canada. It has been one of the most highly debated topics in Canada and recently seems like there are more people for legalization than against. Just last year in the Canadian election Justin Trudeau was elected in by the Canadian population. One of Trudeau’s goals was to legalize the use of marijuana once he became Prime Minister of the country. So have majority of…

Should Marijuana Be Legal? "Drugs are bad for you" I remember being told this thing since I was a child and even today. The naturally found plant called Marijuana is recognized all around the world. It is known to be a drug which gives users a "high" feeling. Marijuana is addictive and one of the most illegal substance. Some people believe that legalization might make marijuana abuse and dependence less common, but the truth is it can cause many problems. Because of the use of marijuana, it…

Whether or not marijuana should be legal has caused controversy in the United States. In her article “The Truth About Marijuana: Health Risks Trivialized” Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum focuses on the negative effects of this narcotic. On the opposite side of the argument is the Editorial Board of The New York Times. In their article, “Repeal Prohibition, Again” they give the economic reasons for legalizing marijuana. Although both The Editorial Board of The New York Times and Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum…

constantly, yet she doesn’t feel the need to have it either. On the other hand, I have a friend who smokes cigarettes and is addicted to them. She has tried many methods to stop smoking yet she is continuing to consume them. Both my grandparents (from my moms’ and my dads’ side) have been chronic alcohol users. They started drinking at a young age. One of them passed away being an alcoholic and the other one continues drinking. Even if an individual does get addicted to marijuana the symptoms of…

product - and are doing so relatively heavily. Both Washington and Colorado are charging a 25 percent tax on pot sales, with even higher rates in some municipalities. The non-partisan Tax Foundation estimates that Colorado will bring in nearly $70 million in new taxes, with initial proceeds being used for school construction. Because tax revenues are expected to exceed school building needs, Colorado public officials are already thinking of additional ways to use the tax windfall.” The…

and Oregon have shown there is lots of money involved in the cannabis industry. Colorado alone generated $70 million just in tax money (Basu). That is over three times the amount of tax money made from alcohol in Colorado. Since $70 million of tax revenue was generated in one year in one state, it is clear that cannabis is a multi-billion-dollar industry. It has the potential to create millions of jobs in the country and creates extreme amounts of revenue and economy stimulation. Instead of…

Cannabis is also known as marijuana. It is intended to use for psychoactive drug or medicine. Marijuana is made from dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. Marijuana policies are rapidly developing. In 1969 only 12 percent Americans were in favor of use, marijuana but today, 51 percent to 61% Americans provision its legalization. Marijuana is illegal under federal law of 2016. In order to reduce the criminal penalties for the possession of little amounts of marijuana (Normal, 2016). Now…

Today, there is more and more discussion pondering the legalization of cigarettes. It seems that there are several illegal substances and drugs that are do not maintain anywhere near the number of negative effects that cigarettes contain, yet they are legal. Because there are countless statistics and proven facts depicting the detrimental consequences of cigarettes, why are they still legal? This issue is argued for and against by three exceptional writers: Robert N Proctor, who is a professor…

people. The U.S. would become an even more prosperous country. MIchael Bodley and Clarissa Cooper stated, “ The industry totaled $2.66 billion in U.S. sales in 2014. . .” from the sell of marijuana in only a few states. Marijuana has brought in millions for universities and dispensary owners who prescribed or grew cannabis. As more states began to decriminalize marijuana, the society will not only mature but also more people will began to shift their view on marijuana. The study of marijuana…