Now retired "Clemson University organic chemist John H. Huffman, a leading scientist in synthetic cannibinoid development, made more than 450 cannibinoid compounds to help advance the treatment of serious ailments like multiple sclerosis, AIDS, and cancer" (Griep, 2013). In an interview with ABC News, Huffman explains that his research apparently fell into the wrong hands, but "doubts that a ban on the substances will keep kids away from it". Organic marijuana has been illegal since 1937, he points out, yet many have completely disregarded those laws. Therefore, prohibition of spice could have a similar outcome. Huffman contrasts the two substances, describing the effects of synthetic cannabinoids as " anecdotal, and comes from things like visits to emergency rooms."
The Great Debate Kristin Mims Everest University English Composition II - 24 Kay Ziegler May 1, 2013 The Great Debate It is the debate that has been going on since the 60’s. Should marijuana be legalized? At one point in time, the majority of people in the U.S. were against the drug being legalized. They claimed that marijuana was a gateway drug; meaning that the use of the drug will lead to the use of other drugs. Some say that legalizing the drug will increase drug-impaired driving.
DEBATE PAPER CONS OF LEGALIZING RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA NILSA NUNEZ BCOM/275 03/16/2015 MARK TROLLINGER In this week Team “A†debated the cons associated with the legalization of recreational Marijuana. The majority of the disadvantages discussed between team members were facts related to the health and mental side effects of its prolonged use. According to an article by the Harvard public school of health, some health experts worry about the personal and public health impacts that may come with more widespread use of the drug. Dr. Eden Evins, a Harvard psychiatry professor, and director of the Center for Addiction Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital explained the biochemical effects of cannabis on the central nervous system. Professor Evins warned that smoking marijuana overstimulates naturally occurring cannabinoid receptors in the brain, which are located in high-density areas that influence memory, thinking, concentration, movement, coordination and sensory and time perception.
Worry of addiction created a marijuana policy based on fear and ignorance. We now know that addiction is a disease that can be treated. Marijuana helps people who are addicted to alcohol to stop their problem drinking. Scientists have demonstrated the medical value of Cannabis. The American people overwhelmingly support the medical use of marijuana and Eighteen States have medical marijuana laws and several more are currently working on medical marijuana legislation.
Where the Question lies Many people in the United States ask the question, “Why marijuana should be legalized?” when the real question is, “Why is marijuana illegal?” Marijuana was once a totally banned controlled substance in all fifty states. Slowly but surely the U.S states one by one are legalizing marijuana for medical reasons and so on. California and Colorado are the two states that have gone through their government and passed the law to legally sell and buy marijuana with the proper ID’s to verify acceptance. Some states have considered it before while other states hate the thought of legalizing this substance. Alcohol is a legal substance in our country yet people die every day from it rather it be liver problems or become a
The Economic Saving of Legalization Marijuana Mark Preston Wilmington University Abstract Ignorance, hysteria and fear are the leading factor behind criminalization of cannabis. This is due to Harry j. Anslinger; he was the head of the Federal Bureau of Narcotics in 1930. And began an anti-marijuana information full of false information and campaign saying marijuana was a killer drug in which lurks murder, insanity and death. Although several states have started the process to take advantage of the economic benefits from the legalization of marijuana, in addition some states are on the course of decriminalize marijuana. With Some states taken advantage of legalization or decriminalize of marijuana it would give those states the able
Prop 5 in the Polls When SAU voters walk into the poll booths this November, they will find a proposition 5 on their ballot. This proposition would allow the medicinal use of marijuana in the state of Arkansas. Currently, marijuana is a schedule I substance, which can be defined as having a high potential for abuse; a lacks medical utility, and being unsafe under medical supervision. Arkansas may be joining the 17 states in which this is already permitted: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, New Jersey, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington. “Cannabis has many possible medical uses.
While certain drugs are great for pain management, such as oxycontin and other narcotics, they are also great for a “high” and are commonly abused (“Prescription Medications”). Doctors have to adhere to strict guidelines while prescribing these medications that were implemented by the federal government (“Practitioner’s Manual: Section V Valid Prescription Requirements). These guidelines can sometimes interfere with a doctors intuition and own plans of action. Another example of this is marijuana. Many patients undergoing chemotherapy swear by the magic that is pot.
Janet Weatherford English 101-011-SP12 February 6, 2012 Right or Wrong: How Does One Decide? Who decides what is wrong and what is right? The government, society, family, the individual? Take a cancer patient for example: They are taking chemotherapy which makes them sick on a daily basis and the only thing that seems to help at all is smoking marijuana. It is against the law to buy marijuana or to use it, so is it wrong for one to buy it off the street as a type of cure for an illness?
Certain Hindu sects in India used marijuana for religious purposes and stress relief. However, doctors did believe that consumption of marijuana in excess caused impotence, blindness and “seeing devils”. In modern times hemp is used for a wide variety of purposes including cordage of varying tensile strength, clothing, nutritional products and various industrial purposes. Making marijuana illegal in North America has helped create many street gangs who profit from the sale of a plant that is less harmless than alcohol and less addictive than coffee. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the benefit of legalization of marijuana from financial and social aspects, and also from its benefits in providing relief to many patients across the world.