Essays on Should Be Legalized

Euthanasia, also known as assisted suicide, is a topic that has been heatedly debated for decades because some feel it should not be legalized while others do. Those who are against legalizing active euthanasia argue that “just as abortion targets vulnerable human life at its earliest stages, euthanasia and assisted suicide threaten elderly, sick and disabled persons” (MCCL 2014). In other words, those opposed see euthanasia as another way to manipulate people who may feel depressed because they are ill and are thus led to believe that they should not want to live anymore leaving the only alternative to ...

The question of whether prostitution should be legalized is a major one. If one is to narrow this question to UK alone, it is still imperative to obtain an insight into existing practices and procedures in other European countries which have a similar judicial system with Great Britain. According to the study conducted under the auspice of the European Parliament, international law hardly separates prostitution from sexual exploitation and human trafficking (Schulze et. al. 2014). Furthermore, due to the closed nature of the business, there is no clear picture as to the number of prostitutes and the customers, the ...

Legalize Drugs

Legalization of drugs is a topic that continues to be hotly debated as a possible solution to reduce crime and save tax payer dollars that are tied up in drug enforcement agencies. Drug-related crime is one of the most expensive things facing the United States citizens; from the perspective of those who are involved in drug use and sales, to the tax payers whose money is given to the agencies that exist to deal with all drug-related criminal offenses. Nevertheless, there are some for legalizing all drugs; however, there are those who believe this would be a disaster for ...

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Val Ierley Legalizing Euthanasia Euthanasia has become a hot-button topic in recent years. (Define euthanasia, current legal status, and cite) Politicians, pastors, and patients alike have been debating every angle of the issue, from whether physicians can be trusted to provide enough quality-care to what God would think. Legalizing euthanasia grants terminally-ill patients the right to die, preserves their dignity, and relives insufferable pain. First, euthanasia should be legalized to grant terminally ill patients the right to die. (Explain what is right to die, why it matters to people, and cite) Opponents express fear that legalized euthanasia will lead ...

【A】 I believe that marijuana should be legalized based on the medical impacts of the drug. The federal government of the United States lifted the ban against the use of marijuana, thus states that have legalized the drug can do it without approval from the national government. I view people in states that have legalized the drug as privileged, particularly for both medicinal and recreational use. Marijuana presents a psychoactive effect to the user leading to a general improvement in the mood and euphoria. The drug does not have severe impacts on the user. Therefore, I always wonder why ...

Legalization of drugs is a topic that continues to be hotly debated as a possible solution to reduce crime and save tax payer dollars that are tied up in drug enforcement agencies. Drugs related crime is one of the most expensive obstacles facing the United States citizens; from the perspective of those who are involved in drug use and sales, to the tax payers whose money is allocated to the agencies that exist to deal with all drug-related criminal offenses. A possible solution to curtail the social and financial problems that exist as a result of drug sales, use, ...

A lot of people in America have had a perception that people who are using marijuana have horrible characteristics in common, but the truth is that they failed to understand Marijuana have a lot of importance to not only the body of the user but to the entire life of an individual. Indeed, the threats of Marijuana have dependably been misrepresented, and its arrangement has been an exit from extent. The perspectives about the utilization of the cannabis have been developing throughout the decades. Indeed, as the plant has been there for centuries, its legality to use and distributed ...

A young teenage girl lies on a bed at a hospital. She looks so frail and sick, with all kinds of tubes attached to her body from several machines beeping around her. She has been in a coma for two years already, from the time she was brought to the hospital after a fatal car accident. The doctor said there is no chance that she will wake up again, and so her family walks in everyday, stares at her with tears on their eyes, then goes home at night. At her age, she should be going out friends, watching ...

The debate as to whether or not to legalize marijuana in America has been heavily documented. Different states have different laws pertaining the vice. The fact that it is used both for medicinal and recreational purposes makes it difficult for the government to ban it. In the past few years, the marijuana debate has constantly featured in legal and legislative controversies. Different states seem to adopt different approaches over the issue. At the moment, marijuana is legalized in more than 20 states, including the District of Columbia. It would be prudent to note that such legalization is restricted to ...

Euthanasia: should it be legalized?

The legalization of euthanasia is a topic that has been discussed and continues to be discussed in many countries and states in America. A lot of group of people take part in the said debate, and this includes, but is not limited to, politicians, physicians, and scholars involved in ethics and laws pertaining to health. While some argue that euthanasia is unethical, as it involves killing, others maintain that it is the patient, or the family of the patient’s right to choose death, especially when the suffering is unbearable. Amidst all the arguments and debates ongoing, euthanasia should ...

English II-Pre Ap

Introduction Assisted suicide is a term used where doctors knowingly provided a patient or helps a person commit suicide. This can be done through inducing lethal drugs to the patients. Assisted suicide occurs in many cases due to some circumstances that leave the doctors with a choice to either save a person’s life or not (Asch 123). When doctors have to induce the assisted suicide, there has to be an agreement reached with patients, patient’s family and the doctors in order to ensure that the case is not conducted without the knowledge of the patients. When there ...

Euthanasia is defined as the act of terminating an extremely sick person in order to alleviate them of their pain (BBC). In most cases, it was performed because the dying patient asks for it. However, in some cases when the patient can’t make such a decision, the family decides. The argument about whether or not euthanasia should be legalized has been going on for quite some time already, but the government has yet to reach a decision about it. Although some states in America have already legalized it, such as Washington, Oregon, California, Vermont, and in Bernalillo County ...

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- Lack of enough reserve of body organs in the hospitals lead to loss of many lives. These losses need not be there while the people can rally means of preventing them. - Statistics indicate that many are in the hospitals awaiting organ transplants - While only 1 in 4 people get the organs, the others die while waiting for transplants or get to a diseased state where they cannot be helped. - The reason as to why there is a shortage is because there are regulations that make the sale of human organs illegal. - Advantages ...

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Marijuana is amongst the most used drugs in the globe and has always been criticized with its effects to human health. The benefits of Marijuana have for a long time been ignored until recently when doctors and health professionals advocated for its use in maintenance of health, in human bodies. Marijuana is a contributor to economic growth as in some economies it is considered as a cash crop. Scientifically, Marijuana is safer than alcohol intake in consideration of its toxicity. Scientists argue that intake of marijuana is not as addictive as that of alcohol or tobacco; hence it has fewer consequences than ...

The issue surrounding the legalization of marijuana is one of concern around the world. Many countries are currently assessing the move towards legalizing the drugs based on a number of recent studies that have been carried out in the field of medicine and economics. Researchers have proposed that the legalization of marijuana will not only offer medical improvements but, will also offer economic benefits to any country that seeks to legalize the drug. However, the arguments surrounding the legalizing of marijuana are strongly centered around money the government can earn and not so much on other areas. The legalization ...

Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that is mainly used as an illicit drug and for medicinal purposes. It is said to be the most commonly used drug worldwide today. Its legalization has been a topic of contention among many, with both sides giving strong reasons about their stand. Due to its psychoactive effect, the drug has been illegalized in many nations, except for a few who have legalized it for medicinal purposes. The question is should medicinal marijuana be legalized? Yes, medicinal marijuana should be legalized in order to save lives that are being lost, yet something can be done. In addition, it ...

Introduction

The legalization of Gay marriage has stirred a lot of controversies in America, and the world in general. Traditionally, marriage has been rooted in many cultures, practices and even traditions, as the union of a man and a woman. Same sex marriages or relationships have been prohibited all along, and people that went against these practices were often termed as outcasts. But in the recent years, the rate of gay marriages and relationships has been on the rise. This has stirred a lot of debate on whether they should be legalized or not. Movements and societies have been formed to protects the gay ...

Legalization of Marijuana is a controversial topic, and like any other contentious subject, it faces a great number of support and opposition. According to Gerber, the drug was termed illegal from the early 1990s, but after the passing of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 possession of marijuana was termed as a crime, as it was even used in the industries (Gerber14). With time, the American Medical Association (AMA) championed against the claims that marijuana causes insanity, and was not of the same level as opium and cocaine. Gerber argues that by 1969, the Marijuana Tax Act was declared unconstitutional and passed ...

It is common for most to believe that the desire to legalize marijuana comes from the mouths of drug addicts and recreational users. This claim, however, is not justified. There are several reasons to legalize marijuana that have nothing to do with recreation or getting high. Marijuana can be a viable food source, as well as a source of material and even a food when grown as a crop and used as hemp. Marijuana can also be used successfully in the treatment of many medical conditions such as glaucoma, pain management, and chemotherapy. For these reasons, marijuana should be legalized. For decades, ...

Argumentative Essay on Legalizing Marijuana

Introduction Marijuana is a preparation of the cannabis plant and it is intended for the purpose as a psychoactive drug and as medicine. Marijuana is a natural plant, which is found throughout the world. Marijuana is recognized to be a drug that gives pleasure to the users and using marijuana is considered as illegal in almost every country. Some nations are very strict when it comes to imposing law to legalize marijuana while others are not strict. Marijuana has physiological and psychoactive results when consumed. Present-day uses of marijuana are as medical or recreational drug.

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As everyone grows up they are told, drugs are bad and that they should not use them. But before one gets to understand what drugs are and their use, they may never understand why they are cautioned against them. One thing is for sure, and children grow up knowing that drugs are dangerous and should not use them, but the question is whether all drugs are bad and that they should not be used. When cautioned against the use of drugs, it means that the use of them is illegal. But how then is it possible that some of ...

It is a widely debated topic, whether marijuana should be legalized or not. The supporters of it consider that medical benefits of marijuana makes it important to legalize marijuana and that it will bring greater good to the society. We will discuss the medical purposes of marijuana and give evidence for why supporters advocate legalization.

Advantages of marijuana in medical purposes

In United States of America, 23 out of 50 states and DC has legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes. The proponents of use of marijuana for medical purposes argue that it is a safe and effective treatment for diseases such as AIDS, cancer, pain, ...

Introduction

This research paper considers and evaluates the arguments propounded by Rachels (2002) regarding both active and passive forms of euthanasia. In order to be clear on the precise meanings of those terms, it is appropriate to define them before discussing these topics. The research undertaken for this paper will validate Rachels’ views on the issue, which are essentially that there should be no moral or ethical distinction between the two types of euthanasia – basically because in many instances active euthanasia is in fact more humane, because it drastically shortens the duration of the individual’s pain and suffering.

Active and Passive Euthanasia Defined

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The legalization of prostitution has been a topic of debates and rebuttal around the globe, although several countries have legalized it. Prostitution is an act of agreeing to engage in sexual conduct for money. It is currently illegal in many countries as there is much hullabaloo surrounding the issue. There have been concerns about prostitution because of the health risks and ethical issues associated with this profession. However, some countries have gone ahead to legalize it while others are still opposed to its legalization.

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First, prostitution should not be legalized because it is morally wrong and degrading. Moreover, it promotes ...

Prostitution, where the nature of business is private and about engaging in sexual relations for payment or other benefits has long been called as one of the oldest professions in the world. It is also a space for debate over many issues such as prostitution being labelled as work or exploitation, prostitution as a criminal activity, women’s rights, discrimination and more. Although it is called as one of the oldest professions, it also remains a gray area in many countries with no regulation or any semblance of it being an industry. Prostitution however should be legalized as it would mean more ...

Marriage is one of the important institutions in society. In fact, marriage in society is central and ubiquitous. It is worth noting that marriage is a platform of various socialization agents in the community. People in society get married regardless of their class, religion, ethnicity, or education. There are various types of marriage in the world today. Gay marriage is a type of marriage that has undergone various changes. Gay marriage refers to the union between two individual who is of the same biological sex or the same gender. Gay marriages are the controversial issues in the world today. Gay marriage ...

Introduction

What is marijuana? How is it defined and why is it controversial in the US? According to the foundation for a Drug-Free World (2014), marijuana refers to the term used to describe the dried flowers, seeds, and leaves of the Indian hemp plant. In many instances, marijuana is often interchanged with the term cannabis. The Foundation for a Drug-Free World (2014) mentions that the hallucinogen chemical found is cannabis is known as THC, and may vary substantially from each different batch of marijuana. At the street where it is mostly sold, marijuana is commonly referred to as pot, dope, ganja, grass, ...

Legalization of marijuana is a bulky topic; a deep message underlies this debate. Alcohol and drug abuse is number one issue in the United States. The controversy rages on as both sides have clear points of view. There are many pros and cons of marijuana legalization. However, there is no doubt that use of marijuana harms health and use of this drug will be significantly increased with its legalization. Thus, it is necessary to take everything into account before making a decision whether marijuana should be legalized. On February 26th, 2014 a recent poll in Texas showed that 49% of Texans ...

Abstract

This paper is about the legalization of Marijuana in the United States. With sources found, I am going to try to prove that Marijuana should be legal within the United States because of the affects of the drug, the potential tax that could be applied to it, and the decriminalization of the drug could free up space in prisons for more heinous offenses.

Thesis

In this paper, I set out to prove that Marijuana or Cannabis should be legalized because of the potential medical effects of the drugs, the potential tax that could be applied to the sale of Marijuana, ...

Executive summary

Government agencies, central banks, and other financial agencies are overtly racing to define the legal status of the recently discovered digital coins, bitcoins, and the decentralized digital currency system. Tracing the coin’s rapidly advancing legal status is prodigious. In the bitcoin system, transactions are recorded in a ledger, without the intermediation of a single authority. Whereas countries continue to embrace the bitcoins, others are implementing strict policies to curtail its use. Through a review of literatures that exists over the use of bitcoins, various scholars seem to support its use. A research on a sample of 30 people who filled questionnaires reveal ...

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Introduction Several medical and health organizations have recognized marijuana’s medical value. In fact, some of these medical organizations and other prominent associations have favorable medical marijuana positions such as the AIDS Action Council, American Academy of HIV Medicine, AIDS Foundation of Chicago, AIDS Project Rhode Island, just to name a few (Logos). Medical experts say that there is substantial evidence that have proven that marijuana is safe and effective for some patients (Ethos). My point is that marijuana is not to be considered as a purely illegal substance because of its medicinal value (Metacommentary). Essentially, I am arguing ...

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Introduction Several medical and health organizations have recognized marijuana’s medical value. In fact, some of these medical organizations and other prominent associations have favorable medical marijuana positions such as the AIDS Action Council, American Academy of HIV Medicine, AIDS Foundation of Chicago, AIDS Project Rhode Island, just to name a few (Logos). Medical experts say that there is substantial evidence that have proven that marijuana is safe and effective for some patients (Ethos). My point is that marijuana is not to be considered as a purely illegal substance because of its medicinal value (Metacommentary). Essentially, I am arguing ...

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Marijuana is one of the controversial drugs in the world today. Before marijuana is taxed, it should be legalized like any other legal drugs in the world. There are many states and nations that have legalized marijuana and implemented taxation policies, while others have made it an illegal drug. Other people assert that the economic and financial impact of marijuana taxation is not relevant to the economy. . Economically, if marijuana is not taxed then it means that the free market price of legalized marijuana will be too low. Therefore, when the price is low, it means that everyone is ...

Argumentative Essay: Gay Marriage Law

Marriage is considered as a sacred institution by a lot of people who believed that it should take place between a man and a woman only and the marriage between same-sex couples is immoral. This presumption implies that there are between same-sex couples are somewhat inferior. But at the same time, it can also be asked that what right these persons have to prevent the pursuit of happiness by same-sex couples which are their inalienable right. An argument that is commonly given in favor of gay marriages is that the law should consider a marriage legal if it takes place between two individuals who ...

The marijuana legalization issue was first debated over 100 years ago by BIHDC (British Indian Hemp Drugs Commission). This commission resorted to a defined conclusion that; cannabis sativa (marijuana) was detrimental to human health,and the best way out was to impose high taxation to this drug. Prohibition of this drug was inevitable; the best solution was to tax the crop highly. This resolution failed after several years of attempts. Marijuana remained a legal drug in India until the year 1989 when it was phased off by the single convention international narcotics treaty (Gahlinger 2004). Over the recent past, an acute ...

Today, no one knows the exact size of the marijuana market (Fairchild 2). However, it is known with certainty that legalizing marijuana as a social drug will come with more benefits than problems. Essentially therefore, cost-benefit analysis justifies the legalization of marijuana. Apart from being economically viable, the decision to legalize marijuana will come with some aspect of fairness – after all, alcohol and tobacco, which have more harmful effects on human health, are legal. Research also indicates that Marijuana has quite a number of medical uses. To this end, it should be legalized to facilitate further research into the medical potential ...

Marijuana is branded as an illegal drug. Its use is prohibited in many nations of the world with the exception of The Netherlands. However, it is surprising that quite a lot of people still use it. Given the prevalence of use and the cost of the drug, it is debatable as to whether the drug should be legalized or not. With regard to this issue, Christopher Stifler and colleagues carried out a study titled Amendment 64 would produce $60 million in new revenue and savings for Colorado, to look at the potential benefits of legalization of marijuana in Colorado. By addressing ...

Healthy Vegetarian Diet

Some of the areas where the author could improve on are as follows: (1) appropriate selection and use of transition statements to effectively introduce main points and arguments; (2) more proofreading to avoid repeated statements and phrases (for instance the statement “lacto-vegetarian doesn’t eat red meat, poultry, fish, seafood” was repeated twice in the second paragraph located in page 1; (3) observing the explicit spelling out of the meaning of an acronym (where BMI was already initially mentioned in the third paragraph in page five, before it was explained in detail as to its meaning in the fourth ...

The use of marijuana and its legalization have become important issues in the US domestic policy as well as in public debates. The fact that two states have already legalized marijuana for recreational use means that this practice can be applied to other states as well and marijuana can be fully decriminalized. The widespread use of marijuana among people of different ages and their positive attitude to marijuana as legal phenomena of American society make us argue in favor of its legalization. The essay will present main arguments, according to which marijuana should be legalized in the US. These ...

‘Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know’ is a well written book that discusses on use of marijuana. The Authors Jonathan P. Caulkins, Mark A.R. Kleiman and Angela Hawken probes a much debated issue whether marijuana should be legalized or not (Caulkins et al., 2012). These authors present a detailed survey report wherein more than half of American population suggests that use of marijuana should be legalized. These authors also take a view about national as well as international opinion on the use of marijuana. Currently marijuana is not permitted in several countries and its use is banned in almost every country across ...

Should same sex marriage be legalized?

Arguably, same sex marriage remains one of the debatable and controversial issues in the world today. As a matter of fact, there are various reasons that have been raised in support of legalization of same sex marriage. On the other hand, there are various groups that have been opposing the legalization of same sex marriage basing it on ethical and religious issues. Same sex marriage refers to marriage that takes place between two people of same gender identity and biological sex. The legal recognition that exists on issues of same sex marriage is known as the marriage equality. There are ...

Introduction

Marijuana is branded as an illegal drug. Its usage is prohibited in many nations of the world with the exception of Netherlands. However, it is surprising that quiet a lot of people still use it. Given the prevalence of usage and the cost of the drug, it is debatable as to whether the drug should be legalized or not. With regard to this issue, Stifler and colleagues carried out a study aimed at looking at the potential benefits of legalization of marijuana in Colorado as recommended by amendment 64. By addressing their argument to the general public, Stifler and colleagues leave ...

Introduction

Marriage is a very important part of life for any human as it carries with it has several benefits among them healthy living, life insurance, stability, tax refunds and pension funds for spouses. Of the many benefits of marriage is the right to be able to acquire children since married gay couples stand a chance to legally adopt children and raise them as their own. The act of marriage also helps in creating a social, economic and sentimental settings that leads to effective child-rearing Marriage should not only be an entity for straight people but all should be accorded the rights and ...

Introduction

Today we will focus on two powerful, unwavering currents that are absolutely at odds with each other. The action for legal acknowledgement of same sex union has gone above the split, but equal position of civil unions to require equality in marriage for all partners. Improvement is being made on many ways: mayoral measures, local clergy who administer same sex marriage and ceremonies, responses of state legislative, and those that protests on the street. On the other hand, oppositions to same sex marriage are also gathering strength. The challenge is certain to proceed unabated, the gap between those who ...

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Abortion should be legalized

Abortion should be legalized and the right to decide whether a woman is ready to bear the responsibility of a child, a life, should be granted to the woman. Currently, abortion is illegal in several countries across the globe, some even going to the extent of endangering the mother’s life so as to avoid aborting a foetus. While most of the arguments against legalizing abortion have been founded on the concept of the foetus’ right to life, there is also great contention that a woman is the best judge of ...

Euthanasia is defined as the procedure when “someone other than the 'patient'—a doctor, nurse or someone else—performs an action, such as a lethal injection, which brings about death” (Glover). Assisted-suicide occurs when an individual, usually a doctor, enlists the aid to end one’s own life, without participating in the killing directly (Glover). However, pulling out the plug of a life sustaining machine or refuse treatment is not considered physician-assisted suicide and it is legal in most states, since it is perceived as allowing nature to take its course (Oregon Right to Life). Euthanasia and whether one has the right to ...

Active euthanasia has become a popular topic of discussion in recent decades, especially in the late 1990’s when Dr. Jack Kevorkian was convicted of second-degree murder for assisting the suicides of several of his patients. When Kevorkian died in 2011, the topic became popular once again. Had Kevorkian been wrong in what he had done, or was he right to help end the lives of those who suffered. I argue that Kevorkian was right, and that active euthanasia in certain situations should be legalized. “Active euthanasia is a type of euthanasia in which a person who is undergoing intense suffering, ...

Why Abortion should not be legalized in America

Abortion has been an issue that has caused much debate in the society. This is a phenomenon that has been in existence since the 1960s and 1970s. The United States had earlier on banned the practice of abortion for moral and health concerns. The government repealed the law concerning abortion due to health concerns. The issue had been taken to court, and the Supreme Court ruled that the ban did not follow the constitution. This ruling applied in every State, and it was intended to legalize the practice in the whole nation. As much as abortion was a moral issue it ...

Introduction

Marijuana and its medicinal use is one of the most debatable and controversial topics in the United States today. Many people argue that it posses medicinal benefits and should therefore made legal. On the other hand, some say that it has high potential for addiction and should therefore remain illegal. Among these arguments, the proponents for medical marijuana have proposed a strong argument for legalization through application of research and evidence. People have extensively used marijuana for medicinal purposes for more than six thousand years. As early as 1900s, medicinal usage of marijuana started declining with the arrival of alternative drugs. ...

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The attempts to make marijuana legal began in the early 1970’s with a push on political, economic and social factors (Gupta, 2013). There has been incongruence between the public’s understanding of the drug and scientific knowledge. Most users and non-users refer to their experiences with the drug rather than its scientific and economic implication. Just like any other drug, some marijuana users stop after trying it once or twice while others become addicted (Ford, 1997). Statistics from NACADA indicate that at least two out of ten people who try marijuana become addicted, and develop dependence that produces cravings. ...

The question on whether gay marriages should be legalized remains a contentious topic that elicits a heated debate among politicians, religious leaders, and members of the public. The proponents of this motion support their arguments by providing concrete facts; an idea that is heavily condemned by opponents using the strongest term possible. In most nations, gay marriage remains illegal, but other countries have refrained from this tradition and legalized abortion. Six states in American have legalized abortion, but it remains illegal in the some states, while others are in the process of amending their constitution so that to legalize gay marriage. ...

Abstract

The practice of the gay marriage has been in existence for many decades. Recently there have been increases in the level of the gay marriage as the result of change in demographic structure. Many same sex couples have lobbied for legalization of the gay marriage. Some states have amended their constitutions in order to accommodate the grievance of the same-sex couples while other states have prohibited the same-sex marriage. Gay marriages have its pro and cons. The pros of gay marriage outweigh the cons hence constitution should be amended to legalize gay marriage

Introduction

Over the past decades there has ...

Introduction

Marijuana aka Cannabis sativa is illegal under the federal law of the US. Under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, marijuana is listed as the Schedule I drug meaning that marijuana has high potential of drug abuse and serves no confirmed medical purpose. However, defying the federal laws, California, Washington DC and 16 other states have legalized the use of marijuana. In the US, over 39% people have used marijuana at least once many of whom have later become addicted to the drug. Marijuana addiction is pretty common especially among young adults aged between 18 and 25. In 2004, ...

Legalization of marijuana is a hotly contested debate in the U.S and the world at large. There is a lot of controversy and division about whether this unique drug should be legalized. Marijuana was banned in the U.S in 1923. The use of marijuana dates back to centuries in ancient Spanish. There have been many arguments for the prohibition of Marijuana. These are based on philosophy, economy and health among others areas. However, this paper seeks to argue that contrary to the common belief, Marijuana is actually beneficial to humans and should be legalized. The cost of implementing the laws ...

For many decades, the question on whether abortion should be legalized or not, remain one of the contentious and sensitive topics in the contemporary society. This topic has raised a heated debate between the medical fraternity, members of the public and government quotas. The most fascinating aspect about this debate is the fact that the involved parties support their logical argument with substantive facts that warrant consideration. A considerably portion of the population hold the view that the government should not legalize abortion; an idea that is strongly opposed by proponents who hold the view that abortion should be legalized. ...

Legalization of marijuana

Introduction Talk of marijuana legalization in the United States today and you will be sparking a considerably heated debate among the politicians and the citizenry alike (Bello, 2007). Apparently, this has been one of the most contentious issues in the political circles of the United States lately. During the presidential debate of the recently completed presidential elections, the question of legalization of marijuana was among the top issues raised as a way of gauging the standpoint of the politicians. In answering the question, the presidential aspirants remained skeptical about the issues as either answer would have had significant impact on ...

In the last few decades, medical practitioners have contemplated the issue on whether medical marijuana should be legalized or not. This topic raises a concern not only among the medical fraternity, but also on the members of the public. Proponents hold the view that medical marijuana should be legalized while other people hold the view that medical marijuana ought not to be legalized. Medical marijuana remains illegal and prohibited under the federal laws. The National Drug Control policy groups medical marijuana under Schedule I Controlled Substance .This category of drugs and substances remain illegal and prohibited as they how ...

Same-sex or gay marriage is one of the more divisive political issues facing the United States today. Like other hot-button issues, everyone seems to have a strong opinion on the matter, often displaying an uncommon unwillingness to budge from their taken philosophical standpoint. This is because the issue of marriage itself is one that elicits strong emotions in people, and many individuals will take a stance based on their emotional reaction to the issue rather than a logical consideration of facts. However, in the most recent decade, public opinion has been slowly moving away from the more conservative policies of the past regarding same-sex ...

Specific Aims and Hypotheses

Background and Significance The main active chemical ingredient in Cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), although it has over 60 other cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are chemicals that make up Cannabis. THC works with cannabinoid receptors of the brain that work in conjunction with thinking, memory, pleasure, and balance/coordination. Many health professionals support the legalization of drugs citing the fact that 70-80% of patient receiving medical marijuana report significant relief from pain. Research suggests that compared to opiate based pain medications, Cannabis is considered a safer alternative in some cases as there is no lethal dose. Statistics also indicate that marijuana “has lower ...

With the use of overly harsh rhetoric, many countries have come in the open to rebuke the use of marijuana within their borders. Marijuana is perhaps the most commonly abused illegal drug in the world with over sixty million Americans reportedly using the drug even in states where the drug has not yet been legalized. The use of cannabis can be traced back to several thousand years back and with every passing decade, as Thornton asserts, people have always identified new uses of different parts of the drug (65). By a careful consideration of the benefits and effects of marijuana ...