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    Industrial Hemp Hemp is one of the most desirable, industrial plants on the planet. The plant is also one of the most versatile plants known to man and can be used for the purposes of feed, clothing, paint, paper, and plastic, but cultivation is still illegal. More importantly, hemp is one of the most eco-friendly and sustainable resources that can improve people’s lives with minimal environmental impact. Hemp is more commonly referred to as Cannabis, which is the entire genus. Cannabis sativa

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    Hemp is one of the most desirable industrial plants on the planet. The plant is also one of the most versatile plants known to man and can be used for the purposes of feed, clothing, paint, paper, and plastic, but cultivation is still illegal. More importantly, hemp is one of the most eco-friendly and sustainable resources that can improve people’s lives with minimal environmental impact. Hemp is more commonly referred to as Cannabis, which is the entire genus. Cannabis sativa is what is grown for

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    with the disease glaucoma. Individuals that are of consequence are punishable by law and the severity level of punishment is increased from using, to growing, and intent to distribute. Controversy has erupted from the legalization of marijuana for its potential medical, industrial, economic,

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    On the other end of the spectrum, many frequent marijuana users are against legalization for the many constraints it will place on their use. The way the states have been regulating the drug disallows anyone under twenty-one to obtain the drug, even for medical needs, and it hinders their ability to drive while the drug is in their system (Evergreen). The stipulations concerning driving will cause inconveniencies for frequent users due to the variations of time in which the drug stays in a person’s

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    remained a controversial topic for the better part of the last century, and popular opinion has begun to shift. Although banned in most countries, cannabis has long been used in a variety of industrial, medicinal, and recreational purposes throughout history. Cannabis produces both hemp (indicates industrial uses), and marijuana (indicates medicinal and recreational uses), and can be separated into three distinct species, Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica,

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    Medical Marijuana The controversy surrounding the legalization of medical marijuana has been widely discussed across the United States for years. Few states in America have legalized the substance for medical use and even fewer for recreational though it has proven to be beneficial in many ways. While the governments remain undecided about whether marijuana’s benefits validate its decriminalization, the American public seems to have agreed on the topic. Marijuana should be legalized nationwide

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    or aided in treatment of common diseases. Marijuana has never had any known overdoses or negative health effects by adult users. Marijuana has the possibility to generate millions in revenue, primarily at the state level if legalized and taxed. Legalization would have a great impact on organized crime, such as cartel sales, thus reducing crime rates. These are only some of the many advantages of legalized and regulated marijuana sales. Therefore, one could deem it irrational to ban

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    Entrepreneurship and Innovation – Hemp Oil Canada Many problems, limitations and opportunities have inspired people to break the barriers of the inertia and taken them out of the comfort zone. Forced by solving difficulties or take an opportunity they have been pushed to innovate and bring value to the world. In spite of the fact that this inspiration or innovation sometimes is caused by problems and difficulties, one important characteristic of this group of people is the capacity of undertake new

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    Marijuana, also referred to as Cannabis sativa, is a drug whose leaves and other parts of the hemp are smoked to cause an effect that is usually referred to as “high” by most people. Since the existence of the drug became known, the issue as to whether marijuana should be legalized or not is a debate that has been highly contested. Regardless of its negative effects, marijuana has been tested by the American Society and proven to be beneficial. The core purpose of the essay is to elaborate why marijuana

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    About two weeks ago, Alaska, Oregon and Washington D.C. joined Colorado and Washington State as the only states and provinces in the United States where it is completely legal to recreationally enjoy marijuana. Over the past few years, the debate on the legality of the cannabis plant and its uses has gotten much more attention as these states begin to change their laws, and the issue is brought to the federal level. Both sides of the matter have substantial reasoning for their stance, as well as

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