When someone hears marijuana, they think of drugs such as cocaine and heroin, but should marijuana be in the same category? Are there benefits to this drug that we are hesitant to believe because of the stigma surrounding it or is it really just as destructive as all the other illegal drugs out there? More and more states are starting...
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The legalization and decriminalization of cannabis especially marijuana has received a great deal of media attention across various countries in recent times. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Governors Highway Safety Association, & the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, 2017). According to Miron (2008), Decriminalization means that possession is not subject to criminal sanctions but instead punishable only by a civil...
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The War on Drugs was a huge point in our history that got the ball rolling on the discussion of legalizing the substance known as Marijuana. When President Nixon declared the War on Drugs, Marijuana was in very high demand by the consumers here in America which increased the demand of production for Marijuana farmers in countries like Mexico and...
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According to Aristotle, the use of drugs portrays a person’s character as immoral. This is supported by the fact that the use of drugs portrays a person as lacking restraint and adequate personal care. Therefore, according to Aristotle, so much immorality is shown by the mere fact that drugs are legalized and that people can misuse them as they wish....
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As of July 1st, this year, recreational marijuana was legal in nine states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington), as well as the District of Columbia. In this paper, I will be arguing why recreational marijuana should be legal nationwide, and I will be using John Stuart Mill’s utilitarianism to frame my argument. Mill defines utilitarianism...
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It is tough to make existence of humans clean and happy.Human lifestyles is not perfect. People are one of a kind - they have got special needs, desires, and critiques. That is why it's miles hard to organize lifestyles of society in the precise manner. Nevertheless, people are smart beings, and that they invented such factor as rules, the aim...
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They stated “In 2012, 43% of Canadians reported that they had used marijuana at some time in their lives, and 12% reported using it in the past year.” (Langlois & Rotermann) As shows, the use of Marijuana used to be one of Canada’s major concern because of the consistent illegal recreational uses despite the prohibition. The government had concluded the...
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Marijuana certification has become a reality in recent years with Uruguay becoming the first nation-state to fully legalize marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes. Today, the use of cannabis for both therapeutic and leisure purposes is allowed in most places and the ownership of cannabis is being treated has a minor offense. The certification of marijuana has led to...
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Cannabis or marijuana is one of the most well-known, cheap and easy to get drug substance in the world. Even though this drug is very common, it is very difficult to classify in one category due to the plethora of effects it can have on the human body which can also differ from person to person. Marijuana, for example can...
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Marijuana is one of the most controversial discussions in recent trends of society. This is a global epidemic and doesn't only affect our country. Even In countries such as Colombia, The Netherlands, and various states in the United States (Colorado, Washington, and Oregon), marijuana is legalized for recreational and medical purposes for all legal participants. However, in countries such as...
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Recreational marijuana should be legalized in all states to benefit people’s health and strengthen the U.S. economy. The use of Medical marijuana has grown dramatically over past years and it has become fond of by many Americans.. It has become a main drug option for those with anxiety, depression and even Parkinson’s disease, for it is more accessible and affordable...
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In a socialist society, we have state representatives who voice our opinions to the federal government. Citizens have been in an uproar on the issue of legalizing cannabis, with over half of the American people in support legalization. Where are the legislators that are supposed to serve our interests? America is country founded upon the freedom of choice and pursuit...
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“Leave the trees, and let them be (lord lord) can’t you see you’re destroying the environment, Leave the trees, and let them be (whoa whoa), can’t you see you boring a hole inna di O-Zone layer” are some words mentioned in a popular song titled ‘Leave the trees’ written and sang by Jamaican Reggae artist Chezidek. “Marijuana can be defined...
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The great Robert Nesta Marley (n.d.) stated that “Herb is the healing of a nation; alcohol is the destruction of mankind”. In February 2015, the Jamaican government and lawmakers passed an act to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana. The terms decriminalization and legalization are often confused. The Oxford dictionary defines decriminalization as the removal of criminal penalties, whereas legalization is...
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In the Philippine constitution marijuana or cannabis has been illegal in accordance with Republic Act No. 6425, or the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972, since it is the second most used drug in the Philippines after methamphetamine or as we all know “shabu”. The concern about the risks of abuse led to a ban on the use of cannabis medicinal...
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According to Dr. Andre Haughton (2019), the Cannabis Consumers Coalition report created in 2017 stated that more than 50% of consumers support policies of legalizing the use of marijuana (Jamaica Gleaner, 2019). With the legalization of marijuana in the works, many Jamaicans have argued about the potential negative health effects. The legalization will prevent law enforcement from penalizing the public...
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Many people say that marijuana is harmful in many ways, including damage to the reproductive system, brain damage, and weakening of the immune system. I believe that research to support anything can be found if one is looking hard enough, but that the fallacy is due to others research seeking facts to support an assumed conclusion. Based on my research...
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“Cause a time fi legalize it, roll it up and light it, ignite it.” These are lyrics of a popular dancehall song by Movado which speaks to the legalization of the marijuana plant. Marijuana is a drug which comes from the leaves, flower and bud of a hemp plant which is used for recreational and medical purposes. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and...
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The legalization of marijuana has been a controversial topic in the United States for many years, regardless of the other surrounding countries who have legalized it. As of today, all states, except 17 of them, have legalized marijuana in at least one way, medical or recreational. Marijuana should be legalized because it would benefit us and provide solutions to many...
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Over the course of several years, there has been a debate about whether the United States should legalize the usage of marijuana. As of right now, thirty-three states have decriminalized or legalized marijuana use (Speights, 2018). The decriminalization of the substance indicates that criminal penalties administered are not necessarily harsh. For example, a fine may be imposed instead of an...
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There is a significant public health problem in America that is causing mass devastation. Ironically, it is administered by your healthcare providers. The culprit is opioid addiction. There have been some efforts to curb this epidemic. Andrew Yang has offered many solutions in his presidential campaign. But despite the attempts to stop this epidemic, Andrew Rogers, who is a doctoral...
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Introduction Would you want the government limiting how much coffee you can drink or how many cigars you’re allowed to have a day? According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), cigarettes are found out to be more harmful than marijuana. The Chinese Legend who discovered marijuana healing properties around 500 years ago BC, the world's oldest pharmacopeia recommends marijuana...
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“In strict medical terms marijuana is far safer than many foods we commonly consume. For example, eating 10 raw potatoes can result in a toxic response. By comparison, it is physically impossible to eat enough marijuana to induce death. Marijuana in its natural form is one of the safest therapeutically active substances known to man. By any measure of rational...
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Abstract The debate over the legalization of marijuana rages on. The facts are clear. Marijuana is now known to be effective in the treatment of several diseases and medical marijuana is legal and available from dispensaries in over twenty-five states. These states have seen increased tax revenue through the sale of legal marijuana and there have been no reported serious...
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Abstract Before 2018, cannabis is illegal in Canada and was used for medical purpose only. On 17th October Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau legalize marijuana for recreational purposes. It is the naturally grown plant which contains THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). It is the hot topic to debate in Canada whether it is good for economy and people or...
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Marijuana- also called weed, pot, grass, bud, ganja, Mary Jane and a whole host of other names in slang, is a greenish-gray mixture of a dried form of the flowers from the Cannabis sativa plant. It contains compounds that alter the mind which include tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). It is one of the most abused drugs in the world....
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In April of this year, a poll was conducted by CBS News concerning cannabis legalization at the federal level; results stated that sixty-five percent of Americans favor nationwide legalization of cannabis (De Pinto). For the last century, the United States Federal Government has prohibited the use and possession of cannabis for any purpose, as stated by the Controlled Substances Act...
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Marijuana, a Mexican term, is referred to as cannabis leaves in other countries which people think as something negative or associate it with the term high (Hajizadeh, 2016). As stated by United Nations (2018), in 2016, cannabis was the most commonly used drug with 192 million people around the world, and this press the issue about whether or not to...
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Introduction The legal recognition of marijuana denotes one of the most controversial themes across the globe. Contrary to the contentions presented by the activists of legalizing the drug, the present bipartisan and restrictive laws of the US, as well as other nations around the globe, are doing a commendable job in alleviating the consumption of marijuana. In line with this...
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Marijuana, also named weed, pot, herb, grass, and Mary Jane is a commonly used mixture of the dried flowers of Cannabis Sativa, the plant, it is a globally used psychoactive drug used for recreational and medical purposes worldwide. A psychoactive drug in pharmaceutical terms is a chemical substance that alters brain functionality and results in mental alterations in behavior, mood,...
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