Marijuana may cause panic and stress attacks in extreme cases but helps ones gain back loss of appetite, and can dull pain from radiation treatments (GetGoing, 2011). The withdrawal effects of marijuana are minimal but can reverse the features it enhances. Conversely is the use of drugs such as cocaine and heroin. According to GetGoing (2011) using heroin or cocaine, powdered or crack (rock), even one time causes such intense cravings for some individuals that they use it again and again, rapidly becoming addicted. Furthermore, crack is the most highly addictive of all the drugs available because it is smoked and therefore stimulates the brain directly (GetGoing, 2011 p. 2).
The most important difference between the two drugs is crack permits the user to a quick and very extreme high, while the powder cocaine allows the user to a slower and a weaker high. So why is there a huge difference in the penalty and sentencing policy associated with the possession of these two drugs? The reason why there is a difference in the consequence associated with the two drugs is because crack is more highly addictive and dangerous than powder cocaine. Since crack is more addictive and relatively less expensive compared to powder cocaine, a conviction of 5 grams of crack with the intention to distribute is penalized with a five years sentence. In contrast, a conviction for a five year sentence for powder cocaine with the intention to distribute is for 500 grams.
Cocaine and Morphine Cocaine and morphine are two illicit substances that have been constantly abused and evolving over the past 150 years in the United States and around the world. Cocaine was first synthesized in 1855 but was not recognized for its medicinal effects until 1880 (History of Cocaine). Cocaine got its first major endorsement from none other than Sigmund Freud who promoted it as a safe and useful tonic to help cure depression and impotence (History of Cocaine). In 1886 it was further popularized when John Pemberton marketed a new soft drink that would give you energy as well as produce a euphoric feeling; Coca-Cola. Up until the early 1900’s, when it was banned by the Dangerous Drug Act of 1920, cocaine was used in numerous
One type of crime that is steadily increasing is drug offenses. There are numerous types of illegal drugs and these drugs are more potent and more dangerous than ever. Those people that distribute drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and barbiturates are the worst kind of criminal and whatever punishment is given definitely fits the crime. In this paper I will discuss the mandatory sentencing laws and whether these laws are biased towards blacks, particularly the black male. Drug crimes have increased dramatically and throughout the years and the government took the initiative to address the drug crisis.
As this industry was so vastly popular in demand, it became vastly profitable for gangsters, and as Thornton says, “criminal groups organise around a steady source of income provided by victimless crimes such as consuming alcohol.”3 This is a very useful source as Thornton is one of America’s experts on the economics of illegal drugs4, so he can inform about the way the criminal gangs avoided Prohibition, and sold alcohol illegally. Yet this quote is taken from an article, aimed at describing alcohol as failure, causing his judgment to be one sided. This means that such a relatively easy thing like selling alcohol caused, bootlegging to become a very competitive market amongst gangsters. Some of course
Drug Trafficking In the United States Jarrett A. Miles ENG 122: Writing College Research Papers Instructor: Cortney Philip November 26, 2012 Drug trafficking in the United States While television now has documentaries on how the major drug traffickers imported drugs into the U.S., drug trafficking in the United States will always be a problem as long as there are drug addicts and demands for drugs. The supplier will find a way to get the drugs to the dealer and addict because it is one of the quickest ways to make a large amount of tax free cash. The borders in certain areas of the U.S. are not secured by hard borders so it makes it harder for border patrol to secure the borders of the United States. Why does the United States have
Drug trafficking is a global illicit trade involving the civilization, manufactures, distributions and sales of substances which are subject to drug prohibition laws (UNODC intro). This has become a growing problem in the world today; most people think it is a fast and easy way to make money, but not paying attention to the consequences that come along with the situation. Money serves as a major factor in the war on drugs. The money that results from drug trafficking seems a primary reason why controlling illegal drugs, or banning them in that case, poses as a difficult task. There are many risks when it comes to dealing drugs, no matter what kind of drug you are selling you are liable to end up in jail right along with the murders, and the rapist (Jake, 2006).
Breann Mullins Mrs. Rofe Advance Composition 10-21-14 Cocaine The real question is, “when will people understand that doing cocaine isn't a joke”? Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. It was first isolated (extracted from coca leaves) in 1859 by German chemist Albert Neimann. It was not until the 1880's that it started to be popularized in the medical community. Native Peruvians chewed coca leaves only during religious ceremonies.
And if they think they need the benefit or if the gain is much more then the punishment, then they will probably choose to do the crime. And there is also the sociological theory. This means that people are committing crimes because of their environment. What I mean by this is, people that live in areas like the government projects or low-income housings, do not have a lot of money so they resort to maybe selling drugs. They probably choose to do so because this kind of enviornment are flooded with drugs and they can be easily bought or sold to make money.
Drug Trafficking in the United States Drug Trafficking in the United States Every day drug trafficking is becoming more of a problem, especially in the United States. This problem keeps getting bigger because of the demand for drugs in the United States. According to CBS News, “Despite tough anti-drug laws, a new survey shows the U.S. has the highest level of illegal drug use in the world. The World Health Organization's survey of legal and illegal drug use in 17 countries, including the Netherlands and other countries with less stringent drug laws, shows Americans report the highest level of cocaine and marijuana use.” (Warner, 2008). As the demand for drug rises every day, the Mexican cartels keep finding ways to smuggle drugs to the