In the most recent years the use of Marijuana has taken its toll in the world. Many people look down on smoking Marijuana while other advocate that it's no more harmful than alcohol or nicatine. Which comes to the argument of is Marijuana addicting, or is it in the hands of the user. In the Article "Marijuana Is Not Addictive, By Paul Armentano". Armentano compares being addicting to Marijuana is the same as being addicted to caffeine.
Legalizing weed Kelly Setters December 17, 2012 SOC 120 Erin Schouten Introduction to Ethics and Social Responsibility Legalizing Weed I believe that the legalization of marijuana in America would not harm society. There are many myths about marijuana. For instance the myth of marijuana causing a person to become irrational and aggressive has been proven by scientific researches and university studies that marijuana does not cause these actions. One myth about marijuana is that, Marijuana causes crime. Under the influence of marijuana, people become irrational, aggressive, and violent.
Now stores would not want to sell it illegally to minors. There would be a way of controlling this to avoid these situations. It will be a controlled substance. There are, many more benefits to legalizing marijuana, these are just some. Compared to the how things are now, I only believe that the United States will only benefit from legalizing marijuana.
He defends this claim against a variety of objections, including the claims: that marijuana is unsafe, that marijuana cannot be adequately tested or produced as a drug, that the availability of synthetic THC makes marijuana superfluous, and especially that legalizing medical marijuana will increase recreational use by 'sending the wrong message.' He then goes on to argue that given the intransigent position of the federal government on this issue; state governments are justified in unilaterally legalizing medical marijuana as an act of civil
The Cannabis Tax Act would free up law enforcement to concentrate on more serious criminals that are dangerous to society. The legalization of marijuana in Oregon would not be without stipulations. Much like alcohol, marijuana would only be available for purchase to consumers over the age of 21. Farmers would also be required to obtain a license before they could grow and sell the substance for adult consumption and medicinal use. I realize that there will always be people who will abuse the substance, just as there are those who abuse alcohol.
Legalizing Marijuana Amber Wright SOC120 James Slack 04/29/12 Legalizing Marijuana What are the prevailing issues for and against legalization of marijuana? Just because something is “illegal” does not mean it is bad; likewise, if something is “legal” does not mean it is not bad. Unlike law – which relies on oratory skills to defend an already-defined legal position -- ethics tries to esoterically determine what is right and wrong regardless of any law that may, or may not, already exist relating to the issue at hand. (Jerry D. Nov 9, 2011) Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew it, and drafts of the Declaration of Independence were written on hemp paper. Hemp production was mandatory and ordered
Hemp varieties typically contain around a 1:20 THC to CBD ratio, where as marijuana has been bred to lower percentages of CBD and may contain a 20:1 or even higher THC to CBD content ratio. (Hemp Facts, 1997) Not only are there not high enough levels of THC to cause the psychoactive affects that “users” are looking for, but the elevated CBD content of hemp would prevent the “user” from ever achieving a “high” no matter the amount of hemp they consumed. Countries which allow industrial hemp farming have not noted problems with hemp being used as a drug. However, the United States government appears to be unwilling to face the actual facts regarding the differences between industrial hemp and
In 1970 Congress passed the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). This act set the laws that deal with regulating narcotics, stimulants, depressants, hallucinogens, and any other chemicals that are used in the production and distributing of controlled substances. In this act was the prohibition of the crop known as cannabis or marijuana. This crop is dried out and smoked like tobacco to get a “haze” or a “high.” Some may argue that cannabis can be used medically to help the treating relief of cancer and other diseases. Some state lately have legalized the use of medical marijuana, however the federal government still deems the drug illegal due to the CSA.
This paper will focus on the benefits of legalizing marijuana. The benefits of legalizing marijuana far outweigh the benefits of continuing to criminalize the drug and will be made apparent through the research conducted here. Much of the legal system is tied up with the handling of marijuana offenders resulting
Whether you are looking at the affects of cannabis on the economy, the age of the users, the acts of decriminalizing, or mainly just the effects reefer has on your body. There are positive and negative sides of the argument, it is all up to you, on which side you choose. References Greater dallas council on alcohol & drug abuse (2002-2006). Marijuana. Retrieved April 5, 2009, from http://www.gdcada.org/statistics/marijuana.htm Care2 Make a Difference (2005). Topic: Hemp Info. Retrieved April 5, 2009, from http://www.care2.com/c2c/groups/disc.html?gpp=1526&pst=89191 TIME (2009). Can Marijuana Help Rescue California's Economy.