... local data regarding this specific area of study and provide many opinions associated with our study. After performing this we will have a better idea of the local opinion and more wisely choose a direction of study based on relevance of concerns. The questions that will be asked will involve yes ... and no responses to get a brief overview of the interviewees pre-disposure to marijuana followed by scaled questions with why? to evoke further detail on the ... as a reference for later studies, considering the data of this sort is limited. Perhaps the most critical research method in thi...

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... amounts, the largest percentage since 1969, and up to 70 percent of adults approved of using medicinal marijuana for certain ailments (Cauchon 01A). However, several questions regarding medicinal marijuana usage must be addressed. The answers to these questions will support why marijuana should be legalized for medicinal purposes. First, is marijuana a safe and effective medicine? Advocates maintain marijuana has been used medicinally ... , but several studies have shown that marijuana users are more aware of their surroundings and actions than alcohol drinkers, and so, they are safer on...

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... demonstrates anti-cancer properties. "Cannabinol has the capability to switch off the gene that causes the metastasis in many aggressive forms of cancer" (ACS). An American Cancer Society study revealed a wide range of benefits for cancer patients (ACS). Radiation and chemotherapy often reduce a cancer patient's appetite. Cannabinol, the main ingredient in marijuana, has proven to increase a patient's appetite. The ... treatments. In other words, cancer is not one singular disease with one unified course of treatment. The National Cancer Institute claims, "there has not been an adequate...

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It is agreed worldwide that drug and substance abuse and addiction is a colossal problem. A recent study on marijuana, for example, has revealed a rise in its use among teens as of 2013, a reverse of the previous years, where there had been a decline [sta12]. Drug use has devastating ... and to lower the chance of occurrence of relapse, there have been numerous instances where this has failed. Because of the high numbers of addicts going back into drug use, questions have been raised on the reliability of the methods used. While addiction to drugs can be successful managed just as other chro...

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... three drugs are 77 times and adults are 104 times more likely to use cocaine. Joseph A. Califano, Jr., (CASA's) president said, "This study reveals a consistent and powerful connection between the use of cigarettes and alcohol and the subsequent use of marijuana, and between the use of cigarettes, alcohol ... and marijuana and the subsequent use of cocaine and other illicit drugs." The CASA study established a clear development that begins with gateway drugs and leads to cocaine use: nearly 90% of people who have ever tried cocaine used ... state and is frequently abused in Hawaii, esp...

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... to stop oneself from acting impulsively, and it is also responsible for the working memory and decision-making (Hopson, 2013). A recent longitudal study that was published in the journal Psychology of Addictive Behaviors was done by Tapert who looked at 12 to 14 year old boys and girls ... "For boys who engaged in heavy drinking during adolescence, we see poor performance on tests of attention . . ." (Trudeau, 2010). Therefore Tapert's study shows that heavy drinking of alcohol is having a significant effect on certain areas of the brain which is effecting the memory and learning functio...

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... has on a person's driving capabilities and mentalities. Two studies performed on the effects of THC and alcohol on driving performance, have almost mirrored findings. According to a study conducted by Robbe in 1998 "their findings support the belief that drivers become over confident after drinking alcohol, but may become more cautious and self critical after consuming small ... the American tax payers. By decriminalizing cannabis, these users still remain an active taxpaying member of society, helping the economy by maintaining their jobs and paying their bills. According to a study pe...

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... has on a person's driving capabilities and mentalities. Two studies performed on the effects of THC and alcohol on driving performance, have almost mirrored findings. According to a study conducted by Robbe in 1998 "their findings support the belief that drivers become over confident after drinking alcohol, but may become more cautious and self critical after consuming small ... the American tax payers. By decriminalizing cannabis, these users still remain an active taxpaying member of society, helping the economy by maintaining their jobs and paying their bills. According to a study pe...

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... Psychologist would look into the topic we first must understand what each one studies. Anthropologists study the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans. Sociologists study human social behavior, especially the study of the origins, organization, institutions, and development of human society. Psychologists study mental processes and behavior. Anthropologists would look into the cultural background of marijuana and find ... ...

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... not it should be legalized and whether or not it should be considered a controlled substance. Memory and reaction are already known to be both chemical and electrical processes, and the study of cannabis" effects on these functions is crucial to the further evaluation of this drug. Review: The overall purpose of this experiment is to measure the different cognitive dysfunctions associated ... use and loss of cognitive functions are positively correlated, and that noticeable differences in these processes does not occur until about 10-15 years of daily cannabis use. Conclusion: This stud...

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... users who have taken high doses of the drug may experience acute toxic psychosis, which includes hallucinations, delusions, and depersonalization - a loss of the sense of personal identity, or self-recognition. 3 A study of 450 individuals found that people who smoke marijuana frequently but do not smoke tobacco have more health problems and miss more days of work than nonsmokers do. Many of ... , more frequent acute chest illnesses, a heightened risk of lung infections, and a greater tendency toward obstructed airways. 5 Cancer of the respiratory tract and lungs may also be promoted by ...

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... mood all contribute to diminished social and economic gains. Previous research on marijuana use among college age adults has focused on the mental state and consequence of marijuana use. One study has examined the correlation of marijuana use and anger in undergraduates (Stoner, 2001). Other studies have concentrated on the consequence of marijuana use (Kowalski, 2003). There have ... collected using a modified version of the "Timeline Followback Method" instrument developed by Sobell and Sobell (1996). Permission has been obtained from the authors to tailor the instrument to this resea...

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... toughest enemies. And since alcohol and tobacco, two potentially life-threatening drugs, are legal the question begs why marijuana remains illegal throughout most of the United States. In fact, a 2010 study shows marijuana sent the least amount of people to the hospital for drug related reasons with only 27,000 visits, with alcohol coming in second with 35,000 "(The ... . They don't show the other side-laziness. Marijuana's side effects can cause a severe lack of motivation, which can lead people flunking out of school or losing their jobs. In fact, a study of 129 college students round ...

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... have not been confirmed with modern research. The Research that has gone into marijuana over the past half century has seen nothing but benefits to society and the individual. A recent study was used on patients who had been suffering from Crohn's disease. 11 patients were given two joints per day while another ten where in a placebo group. "The marijuana plant Cannabis ... bowel diseases"" (ibtimes.com, 2013) stated researchers at Meir Medical Center in Israel. "We performed a prospective trial to determine whether cannabis can induce remission in patients with Crohn's disease." The st...

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... of knowledge upon this issue which can lead to an uneducated vote against the legalization of marijuana. To test my theory, I created a survey that consisted of four questions, the last one being optional. I questions I asked will help me understand how people feel about marijuana laws. It will also help me determine whether or not people are aware of the advantages and disadvantages ... ...

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... of marijuana. And because marijuana does not impair breathing, Grinspoon recommends the drug as a means of easing childbirth. A California study showed that smoking marijuana reduced the damaging pressure inside the eye caused by glaucoma. A pharmacologist for the U.S. FDA, Denis Petro's 1981 study showed that oral THC reduced spasticity in people with multiple sclerosis. In the case of scleroderma, a condition that turns skin ... itself (as opposed to smoking tobacco) does not cause organ damage (Sullum 21). Also, studies in Jamaica, Greece, and Costa Rica have revealed little psycholo...

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... , a schizophrenic would compound their symptoms, however, cocaine abuse seems to be more common with people who suffer from schizophrenia, possibly because its effects are much more greatly felt. "Consequently, the study of acute cocaine abuse and cessation can be seen as a natural experiment that may help clarify the neurobiology and the phenomenology of schizophrenia." Although both of these drugs are psychoactive ... of the brain that are affected by schizophrenia, cocaine comes close to duplicating the disease, to the point where a non-psychotic cocaine user can be studied in order t...

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... of detection for the growers and suppliers of marijuana. Some critics suggest that opportunity reduction does not prevent crimes, but instead displace crime and increase fear. For instance, the RCMP study showed that marijuana growers in the province of Quebec have moved their grow operations to remote regions where the risk of detection is lower. Moreover, the most common criticism of ... of community level strategies involve community outreach programs such as police/youth mentoring programs, peer support programs and programs where community elders teach their values and traditions. ...

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... , rheumatic pains, absentmindedness, and female disorders. (Grinspoon 3). The first step to decide if something can be considered a drug is to evaluate what defines a medicine. A medicine is defined as, "The scientific study of the prevention of and cure of diseases and disorders of the body- (Ehrlich 552). Numerous actions could be considered disorders of the body, such as sleep deprivation to lack ... were more moody, and more likely to react in a bad way towards conflicts. When marijuana was smoked it relaxed the people and gave them a positive mood (Cohen 178). In another study done ...

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... tool that would bring billions of new revenue into the United States and provide all around financial relief. In 1999, The Institute of Medicine conducted a study on how dependent people became after using different drugs. The study found that "32 percent of tobacco users become dependent, as do 23 percent of heroin users, 17 percent of cocaine users, and 15 percent ... ...

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... . However, come the year 1996 California became the first state to legalize marijuana for solely medical use. Contradictory to many studies or popular beliefs, marijuana has many health benefits. In a study conducted by the American Medical Association in 2012, they concluded that using medical marijuana for patients that smoke tobacco and those with lung problems could actually reverse the effects of ... off of the statistics, marijuana could appear to be a better option than three FDA approved drugs. Additionally, marijuana has been shown to stop cancer from spreading throughout the bo...

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... , it is apparent that the use of marijuana is having a growing acceptance in the U.S., especially in regards to its potential economic and health benefits (Schedule I). It was found in a recent study conducted by the Drug Policy Alliance that about 42% of people in the U.S. have used marijuana at least one point in their lives, clearing indicating that our current federal laws ... that once people of the baby boomer generation hit the age where heart disease is the leading cause of illness, there will be a significant increase in marijuana-associated heart attacks (Study Finds). This may...

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... well as helping the American economy. Many United States citizens who were once adamantly opposed to legalizing marijuana pessimistic are beginning to see the probable benefits of changing these laws. A study conducted by the Office of National Drug Control Policy indicates "perception of risk is declining to 30.7% ". The oldest know written record of marijuana dates back to the Chinese Empire ... to brain abnormalities and sexual reproduction system of male and female and male users (Harmful effects). Cannabis smoke contains 50% to 70% more carcinogens than tobacco products. "One major...

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... , making it unclear if they are really important for functioning in everyday life. In 2003, Igor Grant, a UCSD professor of psychiatry and the study's leading author, published an article on the cognitive effects of cannabis use. His study involved 704 long-term users and 484 nonusers. His team of researchers examined and analyzed data from 15 previously published studies. Dr. Grant was ... ...

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... to buy the drug will no longer have to. Legalizing marijuana would help the economy as a whole and for the individual. Lastly, marijuana can be used for medicinal purposes. In a study commissioned by the United States federal government found that marijuana use is effective in relieving pain, nausea, and severe weight loss associated with AIDS. Moreover, this ... study confirmed that marijuana is not physically addictive, nor does it lead to the use of other drugs (Marijuana 1). Other studies have found that marijuana lessens some symptoms of glaucoma and ... ...

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