controversial topics in Canada is the legalization of marijuana. Marijuana is at times viewed as a helpful medicine but it is in fact a dangerous and harmful drug. Marijuana is a drug that is very popular with the public and is also referred to as weed, pot, grass, ganja, and Mary Jane. Marijuana can be used in various forms it can be rolled into cigarettes which are referred to as “joints”, they can also be used in pipes known as “bongs”. Marijuana can also be used to brew tea normally for medicinal
Methodology: To answer the overall question of the article, of whether or not medical marijuana should be legalized on a federal level, I looked to a variety of sources. First, I decided to search numerous sources for some background and context on the topic of medical marijuana, and how some people in the government feel towards its legalization. I found most of this background information on ProCon.org, safeaccessnow.org, healthline.com, and drugabuse.gov. As for the way the states feel compared
"The evidence in this record [9-6-88 ruling] clearly shows that marijuana has been accepted as capable of relieving the distress of great numbers of very ill people, and doing so with safety under medical supervision. It would be unreasonable, arbitrary and capricious for DEA to continue to stand between those sufferers and the benefits of this substance in light of the evidence in this record." Therefore, medical marijuana should be legal in all 50 States. Any time you take a prescription medication
Decriminalizing Marijuana Marijuana should not be decriminalized. It is far too risky for Canada to let it be on the streets. It is bad for Canada because its a gateway drug, and causes crime. Let alone how it affects people's mental and physical health. The Mental dangers of marijuana are that it ups the chance of you developing schizophrenia if you already had any genetic risk. Along with long term temporary hallucinations and paranoia. It also causes depression, anxiety in people
Introduction Marijuana a Mexican Spanish word (commonly pronounced as mar.i.hua.na) first used in 1894 is made up of leaves and flowers of the hemp plant that are smoked as a drug, also called weed, herb, pot, grass, bud, ganja, Mary Jane, and many more in other regional languages. Usually smoked in a rolled paper or in a pipe known as joints or bongs and are mixed into foods such as, cookies, brownies, or candies, are increasingly popular among both of the recreational as well as the medical users
For years, the argument of whether marijuana is a beneficial or a detrimental thing for athletes has been a controversial topic. Many people believe that it is a danger to society, while others believe that it is completely harmless. Several athletes have confessed to using marijuana; as a result, the big question surfacing is whether or not athletes should be able to use marijuana in order to make their training easier. In the essay, “The Need for Weed,” by Chris Lee, the author argues that it should
This quote means that when you smoke the marijuana it shows you who you really are and in a way the world really opens your eyes. Medical marijuana is a good treatment to help people with severe illness such insomnia and AIDS. Children with incurable diseases can benefit from this medicine, because it helps relieve all different kinds of pains in your body. Marijuana has also been legalized in various states for its known medicinal qualities. Marijuana is also proven to not be dangerous because
Refuting “Six powerful reasons to legalize marijuana” by Owen Poindexter from NY Times The use, sale and possession of cannabis (marijuana) in the United States are considered as a schedule I control substances and illegal under federal law. However, five states have legalized marijuana for recreational use and thirty one states for medical use only. While proponents say there are legitimate reasons for cannabis legalization, concerns remain about the marijuana’s effect on users and their communities
The issue of whether marijuana should be legalized or not has been the source of many debates for Americans. There are two sides to this debate, those who feel that marijuana is a drug and should be kept illegal and those who feel that marijuana is simply a harmless and beneficial plant. Marijuana can be categorized as both a medicine and a recreational drug, as a medicine it poses many health benefits to people suffering with many different symptoms. Long before the creation of government or cities
Informative Speech Medical Marijuana Slide 2 Good morning Ladies and Gentlemen; My name is Shaina Hurd and I recently performed a study on the use of medical marijuana, its history, pros and con as well as the continuing debate on the subject. As you may already know cannabis, better known as marijuana, has been around for thousands of years. Originally it was better known for making thread, ropes and clothing. In early history, it was discovered that marijuana could also be used for medical