Marijuana Control, Regulation, and Education Act

Marijuana has been in the news lately since two states, Colorado and Washington, have voted to legalize recreational marijuana. Currently they are the only two states to legalize recreational marijuana. Twenty states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical marijuana. Iowa, at this time, has decided not to legalize medical marijuana in spite of many Iowa citizens advocating for the legalization of the drug. Iowa is taking a cautious approach to medical marijuana. Medical marijuana

Marijuana has a long standing history of being one of the most controversial substances in America. While the history or the Cannabis plant indicates not only acceptance as a useful plant, but even advocated as a source of revenue and medicinal usage, much of the United States government propaganda over the last 100+ years has led Americans to accept very slighted and often false information about the plant and its uses. Based on the origin of the illegalization of marijuana and the inconsistent

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has been deemed an unacceptable and illegal substance in Canada, as well as in many other nations. It is a drug which can alter an individual’s sense of perception and distort one’s senses, and may become addictive if used repeatedly. Although marijuana is looked down upon in society when used for recreational purposes, it serves several beneficial purposes in the medical field. The legalization of marijuana is a prominent growing issue in several Canadian provinces

INTRODUCTION OF MARIJUANA INTO THE UNITED STATES The use of marijuana has been an active past time for thousands of years, however, it did not reach the United States until around 1912. A wave of Mexican immigrants was entering the country in the effort to find work; with them came marijuana. The use of marijuana was a normal custom among the Mexican people, but the White Americans in towns bordering Mexico saw the use of this particular plant in a different light. Fueled with racism and

why has California forgone the opportunity to use the revenue and savings associated with cannabis legalization to support K-12 and higher education, early childhood, and elderly programs? What’s the Problem with

Nixon began to compose and organize new ideas in order to control and resolve the rapid increase in drug use. In doing so, the Office of Drug Abuse Law Enforcement (ODALE) was created on January 28th, 1972 which marked the beginning steps to creating the DEA (“Drug Enforcement Administration” 6). The main purpose

The legalization of marijuana and other controlled substances is a highly discussed and controversial topic. Opponents have generally repeated arguments formed from long lasting government propaganda in the past, and proponents have been working tirelessly to break down those preconceptions. There are many arguments for and against the legalization of marijuana, and in many ways it is the same discussion that led to the end of prohibition. Generally, the opposing arguments are geared toward moral

the widely popular and intoxicating narcotic known as marijuana. The drug has a history that can be traced as far back as 10,000 BCE. However, it is currently most commonly used to smoke for its mind-altering effects. The narcotic marijuana gives its users a temporary feeling of relaxation, tranquility, and hilarity. Unfortunately, the disadvantages and potential dangers heavily outweigh the benefits. Our current marijuana laws and regulations are necessary to keep as it protects the safety, health

States have tried marijuana at least once. Marijuana was listed in the United States Pharmacopoeia from 1850 until 1942 and was prescribed for various conditions, including labor pains, nausea, and rheumatism. It wasn’t until 1970 when the Controlled Substances Act passed, classifying marijuana along with heroin and other illegal substances as a Schedule 1 Drug. Yet, people argue that marijuana prohibition is unfair and goes against their civil liberties; others think that marijuana use is dangerous

of marijuana. Since the prohibition of marijuana in the 1930s, there have been more problems than solutions about the topic. There is no evidence that the prohibition of marijuana has decreased the use of the drug, and according to the NORML (Working to reform marijuana laws), banning marijuana has not been very effective since over 20 million of citizens have been charged with marijuana infractions since 1965 (NORML). One of the most important problems this country is facing about marijuana being