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thus freeing up money and space for more serious criminals. If marijuana were legal the law enforcement industry could spend more ...
stated that both the political and public attitude towards the legalization of marijuana is greatly "skewed" (NORML). One Cons...
wrestles with a myriad of questions about substance use and abuse. First, there are good reasons why marijuana should be legali...
been absolutely established is that THC does attach itself to brain receptors associated with "thought, memory, concentration, and...
a variety of legal prescriptions under false pretenses, one is actually taking drugs illegally. Similarly, teenagers are no allowe...
initiated by the police, who have more freedom and a wider range of choices in how to proceed when dealing with a juvenile than wi...
of such states as Montana (Anonymous, 2005), Rhode Island (Roman, 2006) as well as Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Ne...
several European universities have parapsychology departments that investigate ESP, 96 percent of the scientists of the US Nationa...
the listeners understanding of the fact that fever is a typical sign of infection, though obviously its not the only one; nor is i...
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...
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...
In five pages this paper supports the legalization of marijuana only for medicinal purposes. Six sources are cited in the bibliog...
In six pages this paper supports the legalization of marijuana sale by prescription in the U.S. for serious medical conditions wit...
In six pages this paper presents the argument that since legalized tobacco represents health threats there is no reason not to als...
sharp increase in its use (1994). Indeed, part of the reason why the drug is popuolar is becuae its destructive effects are not ad...
in and of itself, and as such should not be legalized. Now, this argument can vary greatly. Some may argue that we already have al...
is a part and parcel of a recent fashion trend along with fuzzy lamps and tie-dyed tee shirts. Everyone sporting a hat with a leaf...
In five pages this paper argues that freedom of choice is reinforced through the legalization of marijuana. Five sources are cite...
g of cannabis, and up to 2-3 mgs can induce pleasurable effects for the occasional marijuana user (Hall and Solowij, 1998, p. 1611...
mean that certain professionals could legally take a smoke break and then go into surgery to perform delicate operations (Harbath,...
came up with a theory as to why people utilized marijuana for pleasure (Hallstone, 2002). This sociologist looked at drug use from...
to reduce pain remains controversial. A 2001 meta-analysis of 39 clinical studies found that marijuanas was no more effective in...
by speaking with these individuals who seem to stay out late, arrive to work late and look disheveled, a new situation presents it...
long history of the manner in which marijuana is perceived and regulated throughout the world. While western countries s...
could be a prescribed drug, similar to what is done with morphine" (Marijuana - the Pros and Cons of Legalization, 2003). Clear...
not want to see this step being the first of many that would, as they see it, ultimately endanger society through the legalization...