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of trepidation. Not only was the drug then illegal in all states, the government had effectively convinced the public that mariju...
argument against marijuana legalization. Califano specifically focuses on the issue of marijuana as a gateway drug and cites sta...
(Flores, 2005). Mechanism of Action A THC receptor in the brain receives the THC compound to create either or both "halluci...
wrestles with a myriad of questions about substance use and abuse. First, there are good reasons why marijuana should be legali...
stated that both the political and public attitude towards the legalization of marijuana is greatly "skewed" (NORML). One Cons...
been absolutely established is that THC does attach itself to brain receptors associated with "thought, memory, concentration, and...
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...
a variety of legal prescriptions under false pretenses, one is actually taking drugs illegally. Similarly, teenagers are no allowe...
Wilson, 2003). Short term effects are memory lapses, impairment of coordination and speech and the commonly associated drunken beh...
been ingested (1997). While ecstasy can last in the body for many days, what are the long term effects of this dangerous substan...
often takes more than 20 years for the effects of cigarette smoke to develop into a detectable malignancy" (p. PG). II. ADOLESCEN...
to legalizing marijuana. The author states that "Supporters of an initiative that would decriminalize marijuana in Nevada said ...
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...
to make changes to the society. this becomes more evident when we note that "While the number of offenders in each major offense c...
long history of the manner in which marijuana is perceived and regulated throughout the world. While western countries s...
g of cannabis, and up to 2-3 mgs can induce pleasurable effects for the occasional marijuana user (Hall and Solowij, 1998, p. 1611...
be linked to destructive tendencies which target either property, people or animals. Drug abusers often steal as it suits their p...
came up with a theory as to why people utilized marijuana for pleasure (Hallstone, 2002). This sociologist looked at drug use from...
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...
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 six pages this paper presents the argument that since legalized tobacco represents health threats there is no reason not to als...
In five pages this paper argues that freedom of choice is reinforced through the legalization of marijuana. Five sources are cite...
This paper consists of ten pages and discusses how legalizing marijuana would carry with it the advantages of crime reduction, pri...
In a paper that consists of five pages the incidences of incarceration among individuals arrested for marijuana possession are con...
in the bodybuilding sphere without the use of enhancement drugs was virtually unheard of, and biochemical treatment was a fully in...
In twelve pages this paper examines why marijuana usage for medicinal reasons should be legally sanctioned in the future. Ten sou...
grasp the notion that continuing to prosecute marijuana users is doing nothing to ease the problem. "As demonstrated, the current...
the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church saw nothing wrong with its utilization as long as it was under the direction of the church. Yet ...