Essays Tagged: "legalization of marijuana"

The Legalization of Marijuana

The legalization of marijuana as a prescription drug should be allowed. Medical research shows that mari ... imilar to them, should also be legalized and easily kept under control.Many other complaints of the legalization of marijuana have been argued and show no relevance in reasons of why marijuana should ...

(2 pages) 125 0 3.7 Nov/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Legalization of Marijuana

Legalization of MarijuanaOne debate that keeps coming up time and again is the topic of the legaliza ... t tried marijuana by the time they graduate high school. It is also gets the most publicity for its legalization. Over thirty pro-legalization organizations have been displayed on the Internet alone. ... ake part in. Not only would it destroy families, but would also lead to the fall of our economy.Pro-legalization organization argue the fact that legalization would result in the decrease of crime rat ...

(2 pages) 219 0 3.9 Jan/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Rethinking Marijuana

on. Unfortunately, the bills passed in both states are terribly vague and are destined to be abused.Legalization of marijuana for medical purposes is a step in the right direction, but California and ... before because it doesn't satisfy the ultimate goal of either side of the debate. Those who are for legalization, such as Ethan Nadelman, the director of an institute that promotes deregulation of ill ...

(3 pages) 66 0 4.4 Jun/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Marijuana: A Horticultural Revolution, A Medical and Legal Battle

Pretty Good essay proving the benefits of the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes Good essayMarijuana: A Horticultural Revolution, A Me ...

(2 pages) 92 1 4.0 Jan/1997

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Law

Marijuana Legalization

legalized for any use including for medical purposes, his pain will torment him until he dies. Pro-legalization leaders have listed the mental and physical pains that are cured by marijuana. But oppo ... ed by marijuana. But opposers of marijuana point out that for every advantage that comes out of the legalization of marijuana, there are just as many disadvantages that prove it should not be legalize ...

(4 pages) 260 0 3.6 Mar/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Legalization of Majiuna

to solving the nation's drug problem. I will be looking at one of these methods that deals with the legalization of marijuana. In the following pages you can look at why I think there is a problem in ... ls with the use of drugs, our solutions to the problem and our responses to the attacks against the legalization of marijuana. Although, legalization will increase use of the drug. However, man ...

(3 pages) 175 0 4.3 Dec/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Legalization

LegalizationLegalization of marijuana has been a controversial issue in the U.S. forthe past several ... orthe past several years. The people vs. the federal government is just one ofthe main debates over legalization.In the past marijuana was required to be grown on most plantations inthe southern regio ... na Laws) , that issue petitions andbills to the DEA and federal government that try to persuade the legalizationof marijuana. NORML compared marijuana to alcohol and reached aconclusion that alcohol i ...

(3 pages) 77 0 4.3 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Legalization of Marijuana

Legalization of MarijuanaMarijuana is the cause of much commotion and debating, as the question of l ... ecomes more of an issue. Drugs are a major influential force in countries all over the world today. Legalization is an option that has not had a chance, but really should be given one. Although many p ... es or joints. It is also smoked through a pipe or through a water filtration system known as a bong.Legalization is considered unnecessary by many people. They feel that it will increase the amount of ...

(5 pages) 245 0 4.5 Oct/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Should Marijuana Be Legalized for Medical Purposes

ecreational purposes by many Americans. There are a variety of opinions both for and against the re-legalization of marijuana today. Perhaps the most controversial aspect of the legalization debate is ... ral Scheduling system reveals that, according to various studies by physicians on both sides of the legalization debate, marijuana does not meet the requirements of a Schedule I drug, but not those of ...

(9 pages) 608 0 4.6 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

The Long Term Effects of Marijuana -- Marijuana is a drug that divides people. Some people claim it as the wonder drug of the '90s, capable of relieving the symptoms of many serious illnesses.

petites of patients on chemotherapy, marijuana seems to have plenty going for it as a medicine. The legalization of marijuana is a large controversy in many parts of the world today, but the obvious n ...

(5 pages) 156 1 2.4 Dec/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

"Legalization Of Marijuana" Pro Marijuana

d. There have also been too many lies, misunderstandings and misinterpretations thrown at Marijuana.Legalization is an option that hasn't gotten a chance but should be given one. Although many people ... ll increase our country's revenue. There are also many benefits that can be found to help people if legalization of marijuana is given a chance. Legalizing marijuana would increase our economy's reven ...

(2 pages) 332 5 3.7 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

The Decriminalization of Marijuana : A reaction paper supporting the legalization of marijuana

rsy is mostly due to the myths that people have created about marijuana's effects. Opponents of the legalization of marijuana argue that marijuana is a gateway drug, more dangerous than alcohol, and w ... onal Director of the National Organization for the Reformation of Marijuana Laws (NORML), says that legalization will wipe out the already 60-billion dollar black market by placing marijuana in the op ...

(6 pages) 374 2 3.9 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

The Legalization Of Marijuana

The Legalization Of MarijuanaThe topic of marijuana legalization has been a hot topic for many years. Th ... topic for many years. There are negative and positive arguments for both sides. I believe that the legalization of Marijuana would be a great benefit for out country and the world. However, in the ty ... here are many legal drugs that you can purchase are more harmful then marijuana. My opinions on the legalization of marijuana are based on a number of factors.Which brings up the questions, why not le ...

(2 pages) 100 0 1.7 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Why Cannabis, also known as marijuana, should be legal. It describes its usefullness, its ability to help the economy, and the innefectiveness of how it is dealt with today.

Persuasion Speech on the Legalization of MarijuanaTopic: Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, should be legal in all instan ...

(4 pages) 156 3 4.3 Apr/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Why Marijuana should be legalized and also why it shouldn't be.

For years there have been many arguments regarding the legalization of marijuana and the effects our country would face. Many people's opinions reflect the ... for them to prescribe marijuana in place of other expensive pain killers.Many arguments against the legalization of marijuana include the thought of crime rates increasing, more car accidents, availab ... tes increasing, more car accidents, availability to minors, and bodily affects. Many argue that the legalization of marijuana will decrease the crime rate if the drug is readily available, create paci ...

(5 pages) 154 0 4.5 May/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Legalization of marijuana.

In my opinion the legalization of marijuana would be a good thing. Marijuana becoming legal has been a controversial t ... Libertarian party, whose members believe that as long as it's controlled and used responsibly, the legalization of marijuana would ultimately lead to a lower crime rate in America. The Libertarians h ...

(1 pages) 39 0 3.8 May/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Gore Vidal's argument for the legalization of Marijuana.

t, Gore Vidal maintains a mocking, pessimistic attitude towards the opposition as he argues for the legalization of marijuana. However, the purpose of his argument, in fact, has little to do with the ...

(3 pages) 131 0 4.4 May/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Legalisation of marijuana in Australia.

cently, however, there has been a significant amount of attention given to debates arising over the legalization of the drug. It has been suggested that in comparison to those legal drugs such as alco ... humans and animals can prove this. This essay will not so much explore the positive effects of the legalization of marijuana, but rather examine how the drug scores favorably against those which are ...

(8 pages) 67 0 4.2 Jun/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Policy Issue: Legalizing Marijuana

ociated with drugs would be reduced greatly if the United States adopted a policy towards the total legalization of marijuana. By this I mean completely legalizing marijuana for recreational, medicina ... e taxpayers money with little results. It is time to try something new.When some people imagine the legalization of marijuana, they fear a marijuana free-for-all with everybody constantly getting high ...

(12 pages) 549 4 4.8 Jun/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol

Symposium: Pros and Cons of Marijuana Legalization.

Article: Symposium: Pros and cons of marijuana legalizationShould marijuana be legalized? In the article "Symposium: The Pros and Cons of Marijuana ... on to take place. Nonetheless, before such change occurs I will discuss the ideas that surround the legalization of marijuana by discussing the article mentioned above.Many people go on vacation and s ... e evident that the war on drugs seeds were planted. According to Murdock, in discussing the pro for legalization of marijuana, it is estimated that the government spends 9.2 billion dollars of taxpaye ...

(4 pages) 120 0 0.0 Sep/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues > Drugs & Alchohol