According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), “Marijuana also called weed, herb, pot, grass, bud, ganja, Mary Jane, and a vast number of other slang terms is a greenish-gray mixture of the dried, shredded leaves and flowers of Cannabis sativa the hemp plant.” For centuries this plant has been used by men and women worldwide for a wide array of medical ailments. Its medical benefits forms the premise on which many countries have had and continue to have the discussion for the plant’s decriminalization
The addiction of marijuana is an ambiguous debate and conversation. Many still argue whether it is a physiological or physical addiction. A physical addiction is considered to be a much more serious addiction that occurs when your body tries to recuperate itself after using a substance. Addicts usually experience tremors, vomiting, sweating and high blood pressure. Psychological addiction occurs when addicts have a mental dependence on a substance. Symptoms include depression, anxiety, insomnia,
Currently legal in certain states, marijuana research has increased slightly to defend the legalization of it completely with minimal negative effects observed. The absence of substantial disadvantages proves marijuana a stable drug for society to accept. With zero deaths recorded as a result of consuming marijuana, it fails to be viewed as socially acceptable unlike alcohol which kills 88,000 people a year (Bellware; Facts
Marijuana has become one of the most controversial drugs in America. Ever since its cultivation began around 1611, marijuana has puzzled people with its effects. Many question marijuana?s classification as a schedule one drug. A schedule one drug is one that has a high potential for abuse and no medicinal value. Some argue that the war on drugs, in particular marijuana, has cost taxpayers billions and is wasting funds that could be used on more important tasks such as improving transportation
Argument for the Legalization of Marijuana Is cannabis a danger to the public? – I think not. Should cannabis be legalised? I think so. If you agree with me then read this article. If you don’t, then read it anyway. It might teach you a thing, or two, about reality. Cannabis, weed, grass, hemp, shit, ganga, bhang, marijuana; they are all the same: completely harmless, and completely misunderstood. 260 million people worldwide use it for its potential advantages. Those who don’t use it
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
fight against drugs has backfired. The United States is spending billions of dollars a year to fight a war, which over the last 60 years, has shown that it cannot be won. So let’s use a little reverse psychology on the subject. What would happen if marijuana or other illegal drugs were legalized? First, the billions of dollars that the government is spending trying to abolish illegal drugs would be put to better use and the government would be able to tax the “new drugs” just as they do alcohol and
of knowledge and his enthusiasm. Lowry presents an argument on the issues of marijuana usage. The article "Weed Whackers", was published by the National Review on August 20, 2001. In the 19th century, cultural prejudices have been formed, fighting against the usage of marijuana.
medical marijuana for serious health ailments. Physicians were shown a theoretical situation in which a 68 year old woman was diagnosed with breast cancer that had slowly spread to her chest, spine, and lungs. Next came the question of whether or not the woman should be prescribed medical marijuana to help her manage her painful symptoms. Approximately 76 percent of North American physicians approved and 78 percent of doctors outside of the U.S. voiced their support of medical marijuana in this case
Marijuana, scientific name: Cannabis Sativa, is pertained to as dried: flowers, stems, seeds and leaves of the hemp plant and has been recorded in history as early as 2727 BC used by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung. This contains a substance that triggers to alter the mind’s way. This substance is called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It is commonly called by teenagers as “weed”. Weed can be applied in so many ways but it is famous for its recreational use and medicinal purposes. It can be used