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In twelve pages this paper examines why marijuana usage for medicinal reasons should be legally sanctioned in the future. Ten sou...
dangerous or physically addictive. Of course, there is some debate about the safety of marijuana. Curtis claims that the FDA will...
such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent, beginning in early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts" (DSM-IV,...
1993, p. 23). The authors believe that if people see patients using marijuana and "functioning fine," they will question why its i...
6,000 BCE as well as for textiles in 4,000 BCE in China and it is also recorded as being used as a medicine in China in 2727 (Narc...
came up with a theory as to why people utilized marijuana for pleasure (Hallstone, 2002). This sociologist looked at drug use from...
to legalizing marijuana. The author states that "Supporters of an initiative that would decriminalize marijuana in Nevada said ...
g of cannabis, and up to 2-3 mgs can induce pleasurable effects for the occasional marijuana user (Hall and Solowij, 1998, p. 1611...
often takes more than 20 years for the effects of cigarette smoke to develop into a detectable malignancy" (p. PG). II. ADOLESCEN...
to reduce pain remains controversial. A 2001 meta-analysis of 39 clinical studies found that marijuanas was no more effective in...
Benefits of Legalizing Marijuana Touted). The spokesman for Nevadans for Responsible Law Enforcement, Billy Rogers, stated "We are...
In eight pages this paper considers the reasons behind the illegality of marijuana from ethical and moral perspectives. Six sourc...
been ingested (1997). While ecstasy can last in the body for many days, what are the long term effects of this dangerous substan...
THC, and it is "present in all parts of both the male and female plants but is most concentrated in the resin (cannabin) in the fl...
of trepidation. Not only was the drug then illegal in all states, the government had effectively convinced the public that mariju...
of such states as Montana (Anonymous, 2005), Rhode Island (Roman, 2006) as well as Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Ne...
the listeners understanding of the fact that fever is a typical sign of infection, though obviously its not the only one; nor is i...
Wilson, 2003). Short term effects are memory lapses, impairment of coordination and speech and the commonly associated drunken beh...
This paper presents an argument in favor of medical marijuana. The writer discusses the positions in this debate, both pro and con...
This research paper, first of all, presents a ten-item annotated bibliography that pertain to the legalization and use of medical ...
This research paper/essay presents an overview of the issues pertaining to current marijuana policy, both in the US and aboard. Th...
Marijuana (Canabis sativa) is currently classified as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance. The drug is typically associated with...
stated that both the political and public attitude towards the legalization of marijuana is greatly "skewed" (NORML). One Cons...
long history of the manner in which marijuana is perceived and regulated throughout the world. While western countries s...
to make changes to the society. this becomes more evident when we note that "While the number of offenders in each major offense c...
thus freeing up money and space for more serious criminals. If marijuana were legal the law enforcement industry could spend more ...
wrestles with a myriad of questions about substance use and abuse. First, there are good reasons why marijuana should be legali...
could be a prescribed drug, similar to what is done with morphine" (Marijuana - the Pros and Cons of Legalization, 2003). Clear...
by speaking with these individuals who seem to stay out late, arrive to work late and look disheveled, a new situation presents it...
not want to see this step being the first of many that would, as they see it, ultimately endanger society through the legalization...