Recreational drug use

What is marijuana? “Cannabis, also known as marijuana among other names, is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant intended for medical or recreational use.” Another names for marijuana are Boom, Bud, Chronic, Gangster, Ganja, Grass, Herb, Kif, Mary Jane, MJ, Pot, Reefer, Skunk, and Weed. Marijuana is one of the most dangerous drugs in the world and people smoke it because of their mental and physical effects. Gives you a feeling of "high" or "stoned", a general change in attitude, euphoria…

As the most worldwide used illicit drug, the issue of the cannabis is the most controversial and frequently investigated topics both in the field of medicine and psychology. A continuing debate on legalized cannabis has lately been renewed. As a neuropsychology expert and scientific advisor on cannabis use strategy affair, the author disagree with the legalization of cannabis. The reason why the author against legalizing cannabis is that those who use the cannabis purely for medicinal purpose…

The Facts Behind Recreational Marijuana The subject of legal marijuana has been a subject of debate for decades. Throughout the decades of this controversial subject there has been a lot of misinformation on both sides of the debate. Now with a total of four states with legal marijuana for recreational use, it once again raises questions of what could be the benefits of recreational marijuana and of course what could be the possible hazards. First we will look at the possible benefits of…

million smoke it every day. The question on whether recreational marijuana should be legalized has been become the center of discussion more frequently in the past few years, as people are beginning to realize the beneficial effects marijuana can really have. With legalizing marijuana comes a safer alternative to other drugs and alcohol, while also providing a plethora of cognitive and medical advantages. Cannabis is actually one of the safest drugs available. A study done by Scientific…

Refuting “Six powerful reasons to legalize marijuana” by Owen Poindexter from NY Times The use, sale and possession of cannabis (marijuana) in the United States are considered as a schedule I control substances and illegal under federal law. However, five states have legalized marijuana for recreational use and thirty one states for medical use only. While proponents say there are legitimate reasons for cannabis legalization, concerns remain about the marijuana’s effect on users and their…

including scientist that believe that the drug can provide many medical benefits along with economic benefits. The legalization of marijuana in the United States would have economic and societal benefits that far outweigh the harmfulness of the drug. Marijuana is a very dangerous substance. If abused, it kills thousands every year. Marijuana is the most common drug used in the world because it is cheap and easy to get (Smith). The legalization leads to an increased use by teenagers (ProCon).…

decades, marijuana has turned into a controversial topic to be spoken of in politics throughout the elections. Many states throughout the country have already begun to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. The time has come to say yes on Proposition 64 and legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Marijuana has more use than just those in the medical field and it is important to legalize proposition 64 because there would be less people in prison for possession of marijuana that are…

negative reputation it withholds. Marijuana has always been referred to as the gateway drug to all others, which has not always been true. The drug being illegal has created social issues and the ongoing detrimental War on Drugs. To elaborate more on this, I will include claims and evidence from David and Jack Cahn’s book When Millennials Rule: The Reshaping of America, where they describe the effects that the drug being illegal creates and does to certain communities. I will analyze and…

different intoxication other than alcohol? Marijuana has been stigmatized as a drug for losers and burnouts. However, it’s may not be just for those judged as such. For example, the clean cut business person who lives next door may be a closet user. The public can’t come out of the closet and use the drug freely due to the prohibition on cannabis. Marijuana has been made illegal without regard to its medical capabilities and uses. Prohibition on marijuana needs repeal and America’s attitude…

What seems to be just a drug to some people is seen as the most amazing thing on Earth to others. Cannabis sativa, also known as marijuana, has been acknowledged as far back as 7000 B.C (“Staff”n.pag). The drug has been used for a variety of things ranging from food and clothing to just “getting high”. The drug has raised numerous arguments across the nation and caused a lot of controversy. Legalizing and Decriminalizing Marijuana can have different effects in the medical field, on crime, and…