Film: The Culture High

The main objective of Dying to Get High, a book written by Richard J. Webbs and Wendy Chapkins, is to spread awareness of the benefits of medical marijuana. A major topic of this book is WAMM, Wo/Men’s alliance for Medical Marijuana, which is a group that encourages the use of medical marijuana for ill patients who are eligible. They primarily argue that these patients could benefit from the therapeutic effects of medical marijuana, yet it is considered illegal according to the law. Throughout this book, several stories are told by patients themselves, court cases are depicted, and battles are fought for the legalization of medical marijuana.

Marijuana is a controversial substance. It is considered a schedule 1 drug by the DEA but it is still legalized in 4 states for recreational purpose which include Colorado, Washington, Alaska and Oregon. Laws against the use, possession and cultivation of this plant are different in different parts of the world. People have been debating about its advantages and its disadvantages for many years. There are a lot of myths about marijuana and very few seem to be true. Most of the people know very less about this so they tend to go with all the ideas that the society has about it. It has a potential to play a significant role in the economic development of a country and lower the crime rates.

In this paper I will talk about the historical backdrop of pot, the modern employments of hemp, the preclusion of cannabis, the practical effect forbiddance has on America, the impacts of maryjane use on the brain and the body, pot for medicinal utilization, and how sanctioning of weed would have a positive impact on America. Despite the fact that I bolster the sanctioning of weed

Should marijuana still continue to be classified as a Schedule 1 substance on the Drugs and Enforcement Administration list? The decisions made related to drug policy and legislation to use of marijuana are absurd and rarely based on scientific evidence of known risks and harms. There are many reasons as to why it is so, especially the politicization of marijuana use where ideology, religion, and morals took precedence over science. Nevertheless, the documentary “Clearing the Smoke – The Science of Marijuana” presented a clarification through a scientific lens in preventing that smoked or blurred screen that obscured our understanding of marijuana, benefits, and its impact on the lives of the

Marijuana has been one of the hot topics in America and is yet to still be looked down upon by the media and government. One example of this is a poster for a 1942 movie called “Devil’s Harvest”. It’s a tale that has been highly fictionalized and exaggerated on the use of marijuana and justice taken to stop the spread of marijuana around the nation. In other words, an investigator goes on a hunt to take down marijuana dealers. Though marijuana is looked down upon and is also illegal in many states, it is in some ways still a beneficial medicinal substance in ways such as reducing nausea during chemotherapy. But the nation or, more specifically, the government, does notice a lot of recreational use by mostly teens and higher ages who get arrested on average of 800,000 people every year. This poster not only advertises to the audience about the movie but also gives the evil eye on marijuana in society. It could be portrayed as a warning to marijuana users and to others to keep an eye out for the “devil’s harvest.”

“Marijuana”, “pot”, or “weed” are some of the distinguished nicknames used to reference the plant Cannabis in our society. Cannabis, as defined on Webster’s online dictionary, is a “drug (such as marijuana or hashish) that comes from the hemp plant and is smoked illegally”. However, up until 1996, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the use of medical marijuana has been legalized in 20 states and Washington D.C. Yet, under the Federal government, the legalization of medical marijuana in various states does not legitimize nor protect the medical use of the drug itself – it is still considered a Federal offense (The White House). The intention of the states legalizing the use of medical marijuana was to decriminalize the use of marijuana for approved medical conditions and purposes. The states which have legalized the use of medical marijuana have done so through the citizen initiative and the formal legislative process (The White House). Still, legalizing the use of medical marijuana has not been sufficient for some citizens as they are pushing for the legalization of cannabis in a whole. In fact, most recently, few states have adopted the legalization of recreational cannabis which is causing great controversy not only in government but in local state agencies as the separation of medical and recreational use is becoming blurred and forgotten. This analysis examines the new legalization of recreational cannabis and medical marijuana, and how the

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a natural plant containing the psychoactive substance Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Cannabis originated in central Asia but has since spread worldwide, becoming the most consumed illicit drug in the world. Around the world, different countries and states laws regarding cannabis use vary greatly. Himmelstein (1983) wrote on how cannabis had previously been regarded as a “killer weed” in the United States, but in the mid-1960s, this view changed dramatically, and cannabis was then seen as a “drop-out drug”, which resulted in a major shift in how the public viewed the use of cannabis throughout the world. “In the last three decades, the recreational use of cannabis has become widespread among adolescent

The legalization of marijuana, a potentially abusive drug, is widely regarded positively by media. Medias opinion on marijuana is expressed through celebrities who are impacting the general population. Teenagers especially, are beginning to consume marijuana frequently thinking that the marijuana from the 60s is the same marijuana consumed in the past. But in reality, marijuana has evolved. Jacob Sullum in his article “Marijuana Legalization: Disaster or Catastrophe” and William Bennett’s article “Legal Pot Is A Public Menace” argue against the dangers of marijuana. The arguments by both Jacob Sullum and William Bennett demonstrate that marijuana legalization, through portrayed positively by the media, and would lead to health and legal conflicts.

The twenty first century has seen some states in the United States such as Colorado and Washington as well as some countries like Uruguay enact laws that legitimize the use cannabis for recreational purposes. In the present time, cannabis takes the lead as the most used illegal drug world over (Khatapoush and Hallfors 98). The illegalization of the drug was orchestrated by its perceived negative effects not only to the health of the user, but also to that of other and to the global economy. However, the criminalization of this drug has given rise to a heated debate. Many religious bodies, activists, and politicians have thrown their support behind the cannabis criminalization over many years. However, the clear

As a Colorado resident, I am all too aware of the cultural shock of cannabis. I first learned of the substance in the sixth grade while attending a concert with my family. After smelling a distinct odor, I was positive that there was a skunk in someone’s pocket, but once my older brother made fun of me for thinking so, I was sure to never make the same mistake again. In high school, the drug was around me even more, and there was a lot of publicity about the “new” medical marijuana controversy. A few years later, the drug was legalized and my “skunky little acquaintance” was everywhere. From the chairlifts at Vail Ski Resorts, to constant advertisements, and even to the parties I would attend on weekends, it seemed as though there was no way to stand clear of the scent that my native state seemed to have fostered and promoted. While some were extremely comfortable using the drug, others were uneasy around it. Regardless, both sides of the cannabis controversy understood the other’s attitude and respected the choices they made.

In discussion, we attributed its popularity to medicinal marijuana, cultural influences (music and television), and educational progression on its effects. I am confident in the data presented because of its demographical breakdown. Men were more likely to support marijuana legalization over women; democrats were more supportive than republicans, and younger people and medicinal marijuana users were highly in support of legalization. CBS News uses this poll in order to explain how progressive Americans have felt toward marijuana over the years. As mentioned in the introduction, many Americans were uninformed on the effects of marijuana from the 1970s up to the 2000s. In addition to that notion, since 1997, the percentage of Americans who had not tried marijuana decreased from 65% to 56%, meaning many Americans based their opinion off environmental influences. I feel this article provided ample evidence that conveys to its audience that the perception on marijuana has completely

The legalization of Marijuana has been a topic of discussion for quite some time. The legalization of marijuana has its benefits the most obvious one being the medicinal value. In Elizabeth McGee’s article she states how in the 1970’s people would use Marijuana to treat their Glaucoma, stating that “people who used other glaucoma treatments experienced headache and blurred vision and could develop a tolerance for conventional drugs.” Marijuana also helps treat other disorders such as help control epileptic seizures, and also helps decrease symptoms of seizure disorder. In an article by Business Insider “23 Health Benefits of Marijuana” one of their stories in the article was of a documentary produced by CNN “weed” Gupta

The history of U.S. policy toward mind-altering substances has followed cycles of tolerance and intolerance ever since the mid-19th century. Walking into a smoked filled room, of young and old engaged in therapeutic activities for numerous health conditions, has been practice worldwide. In fact, the medical use of the cannabis plant goes back at least 5,000 years to ancient China. It was used by most of the world's cultures for its healing properties (Medical Marijuana Cases 1). Today such conditions as Migraine headaches, Glaucoma, Cancer, Epilepsy, Asthma AIDS/HIV, Spinal injury, Muscle spasms, Insomnia etc., could be treated for symptomatic relief with cannabis or cannabis extract. However, marijuana is still considered an

The cornerstone works of Bostwick (2012), Eddy (2010), and Cohen (2009) best describe the science versus the politics of marijuana as medicine. Together, they provide an in-depth description of the political climate surrounding marijuana as medicine including the political maneuvering surrounding marijuana's classification as a Schedule I drug. Other works reviewed in this section of literature, offer support and posit that the decisions regarding the use marijuana as medicine needs to be removed from the political arena and decided upon through scientific-based evidence (Armentano, 2007; Hoffmann & Weber, 2010; Spiegel, 2013; Boyd, Trumbel & Hatalsky, 2014; McKenna, 2014). The importance and significance of this section of literature, discussing the science versus politics of the use of marijuana as medicine, is that the works it contains are written by

There are many topics nowadays that people in America agree on and there are also many topics American’s disagree on. One main topic that the states are trying to figure out whether to legalize or not is medical and recreational marijuana. Many look at cannabis or marijuana as a gateway drug and many look at it as another tobacco product. I personally don’t see marijuana as a bad thing for the states to legalize. People look down on marijuana because of it only being legal in 4 states and the fact of it being a drug. If they look into the facts that 's spoken in this essay of the substance it can be positive in many ways. Medical marijuana can be positive to our hospitals and helping illnesses, taxes on the sales of marijuana can be a boost to our economy, and it can help a majority of people on an everyday basis.