TACFIT Marijuana Case Study Analysis

I, Brendan Lombardi have spent the previous four months researching and learning about U.S. government while simultaneously exploring policy issues ranging from abortion to the legalization of marijuana. Through this research, I have learned things about Congress that I did not fully grasp concept wise in the past, such as the fact that the Senate is the most prestigious branch of congress and that getting new legislation passed is a much more layered and complex process then most people imagine. It is through this knowledge that I feel prepared to take on the highly-debated issue of legalizing both recreational and medical marijuana in the state of Georgia.

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, continues to be a conflicting issue between the state and federal governments. This substance can be used medicinally and recreationally. The states and the federal government agree that recreational marijuana should be illegal. Although, medicinal marijuana is proven to have various health benefits making it a controversial issue on whether to make it legal or remain illegal. Different states have different views, while the federal government has separate views.

Marijuana has long been a schedule one drug in the United States of America. Starting in the 1930’s marijuana was demonized1 and quickly placed on the list of illegal substances in America in 1937. Many say that this demonization was a result of racism (most marijuana users at the time were Mexican and African-American) and a propaganda campaign propagated by William Randolph Hearst, who aimed to eliminate a growing threat, to the paper industry he controlled, from the hemp industry. Medicinal marijuana is currently one of the most widely debated topics in America and average Americans are learning about the beneficial uses of marijuana and the hemp crop. Twenty-three states and Washington D.C. have already approved medical marijuana and states

Growing up I had a friend named Todd. He lived down the road from me, about 2 streets down. Todd use to stay at my house three or four nights a week. I never knew why, it didn’t bother me in fact, it was like having another brother. We did everything together, played on the same football team, played video games together, and went on vacationing together. To Todd my parents were his parents, they did everything he wished his parents would do. It wasn’t until high school that I finally asked Todd why he didn’t like staying at home. His response will stick with me forever. He said he didn’t like being at home because his parents were always high and because of this they would never talk to him, cook for him, or spend any amount of time with him.

The benefits of using medical cannabis to manage such conditions as chronic pain or anxiety have been proven through years of effective testing. Even as Canada moves to legalize recreational marijuana at the federal level, however, there are still many questions surrounding medical marijuana. Many doctors still feel uncomfortable authorizing cannabis as a solution. But the largest question for new patients is often, “Where can I get medical marijuana?” which in the age of the internet becomes, “Should I buy medical cannabis online?”

It can stimulate the appetite in patients who are taking chemotherapy for AIDS or cancer.

Twenty-five states and the capital of the United States, Washington D.C. have legalized the use of medical marijuana. This poses a problem for employers that have a strict zero tolerance drug policy while abiding by the Americans with Disabilities Act. For example, an employee can be prescribed medical marijuana by their doctor to relieve certain diseases or symptoms such as cancer and migraines. The objective of this paper is to discuss and illustrate the right of an employer to apply their drug policy and not be required to accommodate an employee and/or applicant’s need for medical marijuana.

Per Reporter: Alexisena tested positive via UDS for marijuana five (2/7, 3/30, 5/31, 6/29 & 8/22) times during her pregnancy. Alexisena admitted to using drugs. Alexisena confirmed that she was aware of the positive drug screens during her pregnancy. Alexisena stated that she has no history with CPS, but was aware that a report would be submitted. Kenneth also admitted to using marijuana. There are concerns of drug usage around the other children in the home. The baby was born 8/22/17; the meconium is pending. Alexisena received prenatal care; however, it was very scattered. There are no birth defects known for the baby. The family is in room 2, but will probably discharge

The Supreme court on Monday declined to hear a lawsuit challenging Colorado’s legalization of recreational marijuana. The two neighboring states Nebraska and Oklahoma used a rare procedure to attack the law asking to allow them to file a lawsuit directly to the Supreme Court. This is allowed by the constitution to hear disputes between states but it is usually disputes about other things such as land or resources. In 2012 the voters of Colorado voted to change the state's constitution to regulate the sales and distributions of it and to allow it for recreational use.

Over the past decade, the legalization of marijuana has been a controversial topic. The drug has been legalized for medical use in 23 states and the District of Columbia. Medical marijuana laws have caused people to believe the drug is more beneficial than it is harmful. Medicinal marijuana is abused like many other prescription drugs. The medical marijuana system is also heavily regulated. The drug may not cause a rise in crime among users, but it can cause manufacturers and distributers to clog up the criminal justice system if they violate certain regulations. Right now the federal government classifies marijuana as a Schedule I drug. According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, there are three criteria that are used to categorize

Tetrahydrocannabinol has been around for thousands of years now and is an active chemical in cannabis. Cannabis comes from the leaves of the hemp plant, Cannabis Sativa. Cannabis contains 60 different psychoactive chemicals called cannabinoids, and tetrahydrocannabinol is one of them and the strongest one. THC has a long history of human use starting in Asia around 500 BCE. Those who grew it at the time used it solely for medicinal purposes and eventually introduced the plant to other continents like Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Early colonists grew hemp for purposes of using hemp fiber for the creation of textiles, rope, clothing, and paper while hemp seeds were used for consumption. Early hemp plants had low concentrations of tetrahydrocannabinol,

Cannabis is a plant that produces many different chemicals. The chemicals that are found in the cannabis plant are used by people for recreational purposes as well as therapeutic purposes. Cannabis can be distributed in several different forms. There are many different effects cannabis can have on the human body once it has been used, some of these effects can be a positive and some of the effects can be negative to the human body. Some of the different effects cannabis has on the human body is reddening of the eyes, mood change, reduced blood pressure, dryness of the mouth, relaxation of the muscles, and an increase in one’s appetite.

In today’s society legalization of cannabis for medicinal purposes can be found in the news daily. Many arguments over the topic seem to focus on the rights and wrongs, laws and legalization instead of the root of the matter which is the overall benefit to a patient from using cannabis and cannabis byproducts to treat their medical conditions. By conducting simple online searches and sitting down with patients who are already using cannabis it is not difficult to see that the natural treatment is useful for a wide range of health issues from migraine headaches to diagnoses as severe as AIDS and cancers. Of course this subject cannot be discussed without some information about legalization but it is my

For a while now I have wanted to go to college and get a degree in botany. I gained this interest by exploring the varieties of plant life and falling in love with what they have to offer people. Specifically the cannabis plant, commonly known as marijuana, this plant has many benefits that have already been discovered. The medical aspects of marijuana have shown to treat many disorders and health issues including cancer.

On Saturday, September 12, 2015, at approximate 2217 hours. I was patrolling the area of Conyers Motor Inn, 1056 Dogwood, and I noticed distinct order of marijuana emitting from room 113. I exited my vehicle and noticed a female standing in the doorway with the door opened. I expanded the reason from my encounter and she identified herself as Erica Davila.