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In eight pages psychological and sociological views are used in an argument against legalizing marijuana due to the significant im...
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...
g of cannabis, and up to 2-3 mgs can induce pleasurable effects for the occasional marijuana user (Hall and Solowij, 1998, p. 1611...
often takes more than 20 years for the effects of cigarette smoke to develop into a detectable malignancy" (p. PG). II. ADOLESCEN...
been ingested (1997). While ecstasy can last in the body for many days, what are the long term effects of this dangerous substan...
In eight pages this paper considers the reasons behind the illegality of marijuana from ethical and moral perspectives. Six sourc...
came up with a theory as to why people utilized marijuana for pleasure (Hallstone, 2002). This sociologist looked at drug use from...
be linked to destructive tendencies which target either property, people or animals. Drug abusers often steal as it suits their p...
Public sentiment therefore leaves room for the possibility of legalization. Legalization can, in fact, be justified when we consi...
a variety of legal prescriptions under false pretenses, one is actually taking drugs illegally. Similarly, teenagers are no allowe...
been absolutely established is that THC does attach itself to brain receptors associated with "thought, memory, concentration, and...
to reduce pain remains controversial. A 2001 meta-analysis of 39 clinical studies found that marijuanas was no more effective in...
(Flores, 2005). Mechanism of Action A THC receptor in the brain receives the THC compound to create either or both "halluci...
are important issues and deserve attention because they will shape our nations future. Clearly we can build more and more prisons,...
of trepidation. Not only was the drug then illegal in all states, the government had effectively convinced the public that mariju...
Wilson, 2003). Short term effects are memory lapses, impairment of coordination and speech and the commonly associated drunken beh...
This 3 page paper is a 6 slide presentation on the history of marijuana, how it has and is used and its status in the law on the U...
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...
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...
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...
to murder. At the same time, people should be able to end their lives if they like. The irony of the fact that suicide is illegal ...
cannot be of significant concern to the larger picture, inasmuch as the entire objective of legalized prostitution is to maintain ...
during the Medieval era in Europe, ferrets would be introduced into the Palaces and homes of the royals to control vermin. They wo...
Psychological and Family Studies ii) The Responsibility of the State on Compulsive Gambling iii) Studies from Gamblers Anonymous...
availability of prostitutes do to influence the young? Donna Hughes, a leading researcher on this phenomenon, states, "Above all,...
campaign ("To decertify," 1998). That alone is reason to note that the cost of fighting this losing war is quite hefty. Aside from...
This opinion paper consisting of five pages equates crime reduction in Europe to legaling drugs and argues that the same impact co...