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    What if there was a plant with over 10,000 uses ,able to cure many of the many chemical written medicines prescribed for problems such as depression and insomnia. A plant that could aid in the reduction of the devastating effects of deforestation around the world, preventing the habitat destruction of many endangered animals. A plant that was made illegal for reasons that simply do not make sense.This plant is cannabis,the name alone Invokes various thoughts in people's minds perhaps your…

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    Here is a thought: why should marijuana be illegal? Is it because it gives you a high? Consider this drinking enough alcohol could lead one to be in a toxic state, some people are prone to alcoholism, also if you drink too much it can make it dangerous to drive. Similarly the same with tobacco, smoking can become addictive and has been proven to cause many illnesses, even to those around it. Marijuana should be placed in the same category as alcohol and tobacco: a legal, and regulated intoxicant…

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    Throughout the history of policing the duty of the police has varied greatly. From the early 1600 to the modern era, police agencies have shifted responsibilities from volunteering on the night watch and collecting taxes to maintaining order and enforcing the law as prescribed by the constitution. While social reform and societal needs continue to mold the future of policing, certain aspects, no matter how controversial, will continue to dominate the policing landscape. Officer discretion has…

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    points like medical, legal factors, economic perspectives, and associated side effects. Marijuana is also known as cannabis sativa, is a small green leaf plant that is grown in many regions around the world. Marijuana contains the chemical tetrahydrocannabinol…

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    To date, the topic of Legalizing Marijuana has been an ongoing issue in society for a long time. However, people still do not know whether marijuana is good for the health or if it simply causes negative effects to the human body. Some believe that using Marijuana will embed side effects to people having red, blurry and bloodshot eyes, slow reaction time, addiction and a lot more. While because of its therapeutic nature, marijuana has on the other hand, been perceived to be beneficial to the…

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    Heath Ledger Case Study

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    Heath Ledger died at the age of 28 in the year of 2008 because of the combination of six prescription drugs. (Drug abuse, 2017) Drugs such as Cocaine and heroin were frequently used by Heath. According to Peta Hellard, Heath Ledger died from an acute intoxication from the combined of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine. These drugs are a combination of painkillers, anti-anxiety drugs, and sleeping drugs. This particular blend of drugs can cause the brain to…

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    Multiple Sclerosis Report

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    When people envision their immune system, they picture an army inside their body fighting off harmful diseases to protect you. One does not imagine the immune system attacking your own body the thing it is meant to protect. Unfortunately, when this happens it causes your body to break down as your central nervous system (CNS) begins to degenerate over time. This ill-fated reality is the result of the chronic disease Multiple sclerosis (MS). Which is an autoimmune disease that causes irreversible…

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    000 people die from tobacco related diseases year (cdc). Also about 88,000 people die per year from alcohol related diseases or accidents (niaaa). The difference between those numbers is drastic. It would take a lot to overdose on cannabis, “Tetrahydrocannabinol is a very safe drug. Laboratory animals (rats, mice, dogs, monkeys) can tolerate doses of up to 1,000 mg/kg (milligrams per kilogram). This would be equivalent to a 70 kg person swallowing 70 grams of the drug—about 5,000 times more than…

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    Large portions of elderly citizens have a chronic illnesses known as Arthritis. Arthritis is stiffness of the joint caused by swelling the symptoms worsen with age. At the moment this disease is incurable. However do to a chemical known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) which causes a euphoria or a high causing loss of pain this would benefit arthritis sufferers.Marijuana can also be used to help treat and perhaps cure Glaucoma. Marijuana use can be used to treat and prevent the eye disease glaucoma…

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    Mysterious Marijuana When it comes to marijuana, majority often have a negative perspective on the substance, but is this really the case? If so, why have other countries begun to legalize marijuana? The decision on whether to legalize this drug has become a heated debate over the years. Moreover, with today 's media-rich culture, it is not a surprise to find endless aspects on cannabis as our uncertainty and ambivalent attitude slowly radiates towards the substance. However, the contention…

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