Marijuana Control, Regulation, and Education Act

Marijuana Legalization in the United States Elisha Havraniak Ottawa University LAS 30012 Writing and Critical Thinking in the Liberal Arts October 11, 2013 Marijuana Legalization in the United States Marijuana has had a long history as an illicit drug, but is quickly becoming a mainstream issue. Some people use marijuana to ease their pain and treat their illnesses. Many others use it because of it mood-altering effects. Laws have been passed

any citizen or organization to gather a state defined amount of citizen signatures to qualify. Another ballot measure enacted by the Progressives is a popular eferendum. This allows citizens to create a ballot measure to repeal a specific legislative act by gaining a predetermined number of signatures. “Voters ratified these amendments in a special election of October 10, 1911” (Initiative & Reform Institute). Since their enactment,

In recent years, laws concerning marijuana has seen some dramatic and controversial changes. A British journalist named Johann Hari decided he try to get to the roots of the drug war to find answers to help those affected by the drug war which he loved. He wrote the book ‘Chasing the Scream The first and Last Days of The War on Drugs’, which condensed all the results of his research. This book has received much praise since its publishing and makes many valid points concerning the drug war. Another

paper Legalizing it! Marijuana has been vilified in America over the past 70+ years. Despite its many practical uses, medicinal and industrial, our Federal government insists on maintaining the status quo that the growth, possession and use of marijuana is criminal despite the evidence that the legalization of marijuana would have a positive influence on America. In this paper I will discuss the history of marijuana, the industrial uses of hemp, the prohibition of marijuana, the economic impact prohibition

individuals just as alcohol and other substance with the proper regulation it could drastically reduce crime, which would probably reduce the consumption and the black market of it as the lift of the prohibition did with alcohol. According to the American Civil Liberties Union 52% of all drug arrests in 2010 were for cannabis. In 2014, 619,809 individuals were arrested for marijuana possession, while 81,184 were arrested for trafficking marijuana. Instead of arresting the kingpins like the drug on wars

Zellyanna Rojo Dr. Zana Easley Writing 90 3 November 2016 Take A Stand and Vote No “According to the United Nations, 158.8 million people around the world use marijuana—more than 3.8% of the planet’s population” (Free The Truth). With the number of marijuana users around the world being so high you would think that it would be treated as if it were cigarettes or alcohol— only appropriate to purchase and consume at a restricted age limit. Many states have already passed the law for medical uses

Medical marijuana refers to the use of cannabis as medical therapy in the palliative sense to treat diseases or alleviate symptoms. This treatment modality has proven to be a highly debatable issue within the medical field due to the use of this substance as an illicit drug. “The National Youth Risk Behavior Survey monitors priority health risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth and adults in the United States” (Center for Disease

criminalization of marijuana was not for the public good, but were inspired by bigotry and fear, and potentially for political and monetary gains. This paper will also show that contemporary arguments for the continued criminalization of marijuana are based on skewed studies rather than factual information and that regulation, taxation and responsible use are the solutions to satisfying the demands of both sides of the issue. Finally, this paper will examine the constitutionality of marijuana criminalization

been many controversial debates in regards to the marijuana craze. The façade that users want and need differs from what the criminal justice system views it as. Several states within the United States of America have proposed bills, which seek to decriminalize marijuana. In 1973, 12 states including Colorado, California, and Oregon, have worked on altering and succeeded in reducing the crime of possession laws. Possession of a small amount of marijuana can mean up to six or more months served in jail

it to become an official right for the States. If permitted by a state, it would gain control of the requirements on subjects like the production, distribution, prescription, and administration of medical products derived from marijuana. By monitoring various aspects of the medical production of marijuana, the states could prevent the exposure that patients may have to hazardous products that contain marijuana. This would give individuals with health conditions an opportunity receive safer substances