Essays, Research Papers & Term Paperson Drugs & Alchohol (794) essays
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Current issues of debate about marijuana laws and interest in marijuana as medicine
... public concern. Scientific evidence from past research clearly showed that gross impairment related to chronic cannabis use did not occur but was inconclusive with regard to the presence of more specific deficits. Recent studies with improved methods however have demonstrated changes in cognition ...
Marijuna: to be legal: or not to be that is the question.
... causing compounds as tobacco. Tobacco has more cancer-causing compounds than marijuana does thus tobacco is more dangerous. The long-term effects of tobacco are well known, but not in details. It is now well documented that smoking can cause chronic lung disease, coronary heart disease ...
Why Teenagers Smoke Despite the Obvious Warnings Against It.
... of the effects adults have on them is like an "authority figure". What teens want to be told what to do? Teenagers already know everything so they don't need to be told. Smoking can be a way to rebel against adults. Throughout your whole life you are told the effects of smoking ...
A look into the culture of marijuana smokers and how others tend to categorize them. Includes examples ofter these characterizations given by others.
... marijuana should be decriminalized and people should be free to grow and consume it in their own homes. Part of this is true in California, the only state in which marijuana is decriminalized. People are able to smoke marijuana without the legal penalties. Marijuana ...
Marijuana
... be recommended for treatment of medical problems. SIDE EFFECTS: Most recent research on the health hazards of marijuana concerns its long-term effects on the body. Studies have examined the brain, the immune system, the reproductive system, and the lungs. Suggestions of long-term ...
Legalizing Marijuana In Hawaii
... Marijuana also causes bronchial tubes to be inflamed, thickened and is able to produce more mucus; resulting the narrowing of the air passages, called chronic bronchitis. (7) Marijuana smoke has five times as much "tar" as cigarette smoke and significantly increases chance of ...
Drugs Deteriorates Civilized Society
... pressure" (Drugs) and are commonly known to kill brain cells. Thus, these drugs will cause long term effects physically; furthermore, the drugs will affect mentally too. One will lose tremendous amount of respect from family, peers, and the public ...
Drinking and Driving - A Persuasive View.
... should be more severe, and half of those think much more severe. Research shows that 75 percent of those with suspended licenses will drive illegally, depending on the length of the sentence. The typical jail sentence for most drunk drivers is two to ...
Paper discusses the positive aspect of legalizing marijuana. The essay covers fiscal reasons as well as health reasons.
... be ignored when arguing for marijuana legalization. Contrary to popular belief, the health effects of marijuana use are no greater than that of cigarettes. No one argues that marijuana is not harmful to one's lungs, just that the dangers of marijuana smoke do not exceed that of tobacco. DA recent ...
This is an outline for a presentation on Moderation Management as a treatment option.
... to complete the 30-day period of abstinence, another path may be a better option o Personal and usage goals, review progress and effects of new changes, and continuous personal reflection o Successful moderation is unlikely to ...