... research is faced with various problems. This shows that researchers are divided on the issue of whether teenagers are affected psychologically as a result of drug abuse. Thirdly, a number of researchers have ruled that when teenagers abuse drugs, it affects their intellect, they find it difficult to focus, ... school performance, spent less time on homework and had more school absenteeism than non-users. (Malhorta & Biswas, 2006. P.63). Fourthly, when teenagers abuse drug it affects them socially. There is a break-down in their relationship with friends and family, also, they adapt beh...

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... of physicians (PLNDP) conducted a survey, their findings showed that the U.S. is getting the wrong picture about drugs. The PLNDP, Physicians Leadership on National Drug Policy, found that half of the individuals in the U.S. that admit to cocaine and heroin uses were Caucasian. They stated that the sixty seven percent of ... marijuana cigarettes throughout the day to cure themselves, what would you do?" The CD-ROM then added that marijuana was strictly enforced as an illegal drug in the state, which with you are residing. I was then presented with two options, A. You could go ahead and ...

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... with illegal marijuana. That means that most, if not all, preconceived notions of marijuana today are that it, "diminishes the productivity of the drug user, encourages violent and non - violent crime, contributes to moral degradation, damages the public purse" (Miron), etc. We are told that ... dispute occurs in a legal transaction, the courts are utilized to solve differences. In a black market, "it is not possible for an aggrieved drug gang member to utilize the courts and police; rather, he must take the law into his own hands" (Dordrecht). This factor forces violence ... compared w...

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... generations had been known for their consumption of alcohol, but this seemed different due to the fact that alcohol was (except from some periods of prohibition in some countries) a legalized drug substance, and cannabis, L.S.D, cocaine and so on, were not. "Playpower," by Richard Neville, is one of the texts to be discussed in the seminars of the course, and the aim ... the enjoyable things in life, it is worth doing repeatedly. By asserting this, he is once again saying something that is not true, as according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the United States, people who co...

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... sativa" which is more commonly called marijuana. Marijuana has been illegal in the U.S.. ever since the Great Depression. The question we must ask ourselves is "why?" Why is a drug that has so many beneficial uses illegal? Is it because its poisoning the youth of today? Is it ... Most importantly, marijuana should be legalized for medicinal reasons. Hemp can be used to treat many diseases, some of which include: multiple sclerosis, depression, epilepsy, migraine headaches, asthma, glaucoma, cancer treatment, AIDS treatment, emphysema, and stress reduction. This list does not even inclu...

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... decriminalized; regulating the marijuana would separate marijuana from cocaine, heroin, crack, and other hard drugs. II. There have been federally funded researchers who have been studying high school students" drug use since the mid 70's. A. They examined the effects of criminal penalties on marijuana use and the students" attitudes towards marijuana from 1975-1980. They researched the that usage ... seniors stated that pot was very easy to obtain. C. The prohibition of marijuana may have actually contributed to adolescent marijuana use by giving pot a "forbidden fruit" appeal. 1) The W...

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... inducing appetite and relieving nausea helps AIDS patients eat and keep food down, lessening the "AIDS wasting-syndrome." Marijuana has also been found to relieve pain associated with multiple sclerosis, post-polio syndrome, and certain types of spinal and cranial injuries. Marijuana can also prevent epileptic seizures. Certain alkaloids in marijuana act as a bronchial-dilator, therefore helping people who are ... suffering from asthma. Marijuana has also been found to aid in the relief of arthritis, itching, alcohol addiction, depression and other mood disorders. The "red eyes" a person...

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... has gotten so out of hand that many options are being considered to control or even solve it. Ending the war on drugs is seemingly impossible as Richard L. Miller wrote, "Drug problems cannot be ended, but they can be reduced by accepting drugs as part of the American heritage, by finding ways to bring them within normal lifestyles rather than converting ... is illegal. There are countless benefits with the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. It alleviates symptoms of cancer, chemotherapy, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, depression, as well as symptoms of such less common disorders a...

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... , "No". Marijuana usage has many medical benefits. Legalizing the use of marijuana has many economical benefits and would also decrease the crime rate. Despite marijuana being illegal, the drug is still somewhat commonly used. Here we are years later after marijuana was made illegal, still without a satisfactory answer to the question. I think that legalizing the use of ... treating numerous ailments. The United Stated Pharmacopeaia recognized marijuana for its medicinal value as early as 1850. It was used to treat lack of appetite, gout, migraines, pain, hysteria, depression, rheumatism ...

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... users but non-users as well. It is obvious that drugs are quite present in our society, therefore has the United States drug policy deferred drug trafficking to the point where it is beneficial to our society. Increasing public support and media attention is slowly forcing the legalization ... be saved and used towards something more beneficial. The United States spent roughly one billion dollars on marijuana enforcement last year and the Drug Enforcement Agency has proposed a four hundred percent increase in anti-pot spending within the next ten years yet domestic marijuana has only bee...

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... FDA approved opioids range from uncomfortable to deadly. Some of these include increased sensitivity to pain, constipation, nausea, decreased sex drive, sleep disturbances, dizziness, and drowsiness, hormonal changes, depression, kidney damage, impairment of the immune system and addiction. The chronic pain sufferer will likely be prescribed these medications long-term, so, eventually their bodies develop immunity to the opioid ... increased, a stronger medication is prescribed, or a second pain medication is prescribed to supplement the original prescription. This practice can lead to d...

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... for marijuana such as increasing appetite for those suffering from cancer treatments, help with glaucoma, migraines, muscle tightness, and shakiness (Marijuana Overview). Survey taken by the Office of National Drug Control indicate 8.2%, users aging from twelve to seventeen, report smoking at least once a month(Marijuana Legalization). Marijuana use is continually growing every year, in 2011 three million new users ... and drop in beer sales and heavy drinking.(Sullum). It reduces sales and use among teens and their possible exposure to other illegal drugs.(hightimes)Marijuana is a far s...

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... smoked marijuana and THC reduce muscle spasms from spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis. Physicians have reported that smoked marijuana provides relief from migraine headaches, depression, seizures, insomnia, and chronic pain. I think marijuana should be legal because if people sold pot in their stores, pot smokers would buy ... psychological damage or mental illness in either teenagers or adults. Many Americans believe that marijuana plays a role in violent acts while on this drug. Almost all human and animal studies show that pot decreases rather than increases aggression. There...

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... will damage the lives of either the smoker or those around them. Next to alcohol, marijuana is the most commonly used and widespread drug in the United States. "Drug abuse is a fact of life in the United States with an extremely negative impact on teenagers, who are more susceptible to addictive behavior ... longer cares about the way they present themselves, their diet, or what others think about them.(Godfrey 37) One of the most serious dangers that the drug represents to the brain is when the person is actual high on marijuana. Marijuana causes a distortion of time and space to the br...

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... though adolescents may experiment with cannabis usage, this does not necessarily lead to an addiction or potentially destructive use of the drug. There are many theories for explaining drug use in adolescents. Psychological explanations include depression and alienation as influences in drug taking behaviour. Slee (2002), notes, "An adolescent may begin taking drugs as a form of escapism." (p. 409 ... ). Social learning theory also has an important place in the explanations of adolescent drug taking behaviour. Slee (2002) states that "Drug taking is influenced ... (Mac Donald (1999, p. 1...

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... smoked marijuana and THC reduce muscle spasms from spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis. Physicians have reported that smoked marijuana provides relief from migraine headaches, depression, seizures, insomnia, and chronic pain. I think marijuana should be legal because if people sold pot in their stores, pot smokers would buy ... psychological damage or mental illness in either teenagers or adults. Many Americans believe that marijuana plays a role in violent acts while on this drug. Almost all human and animal studies show that pot decreases rather than increases aggression. There...

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... Legalizing Marijuana would help the United States in revenue with the taxation in sales and could create millions each month and also save money from drug wars. Marijuana can be used as a legal and safe medicine to treated diseases such as Alzheimer's, Glaucoma and Cancer. There should be ... can retain our rights from the federal government, where in the constitution it states nowhere that government officials can detain the use of any drug. In Kieffers article she states, "For, the Constitution is silent on the federal government's ability to regulate or ban substances that ... , it ...

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... state despite the tenth amendment's permission to legalize cannabis under state law (Federal Marijuana Law - Americans for Safe Access). Scientists are hindered by possible prosecution to study the drug without a DEA license which is nearly impossible to obtain. University of Massachusetts' Professor Lyle Clark coalesced with the American Civil Liberties Union to petition the DEA for a ... cure cancer, control epileptic seizures, reduces severe anxiety, soothe muscle and joint pains, and may even treats depression along with an abundant amount of other disorders or illnesses. For exampl...

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... The Libertarian party issued a press release that read - "McWilliams was prohibited from using medical marijuana-and being denied access to the drug's anti-nausea properties almost certainly caused his death"(Buckley 11). After being charged with the cultivation of marijuana he appeared in court. ... fight against AIDS, HIV, cancers, glaucoma, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, convolutions, ataxia, high blood pressure, insomnia, nausea, and depression(Chevallier 180). So what does our government do about these studies? The FDA approved Marinol pill, could be the solution . . . or...

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... ever been proven, although consistent long term use of it can lead to major psychological dependence. Marijuana, as with any drug, can cause serious problems with the user's ability to function in everyday life. A drug can be defined as any substance in small amounts that can produce significant changes in the body and mind. Most people ... disease and they have to take medicine to relieve them of such moods. Escaping the pain and boredom states of everyday life, as well as relieving anxiety, depression, lethargy, and insomnia, are all reasons for the consumption of drugs. Another way to ...

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... such as amphetamines, hallucinogens and tobacco "largely because of its "very strong" addictiveness and toxicity. The authors point out that government's base their decisions whether or not to prohibit a drug on its ability to induce dependence. They conclude that the official classification for some drugs is incorrect."" These are two very different sides. Yet another online site says, "Health officials ... psychosis in susceptible people. And, it says, there is evidence that chronic cannabis smoking "may be a contributory cause of cancers of the aerodigestive tract". Well I wonder what...

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... field to the users. Thus, producers have developed new, more powerful strains. This has made marijuana a more portable, potent, and an appealing drug, the exact opposite of the result intended by law enforcement. Common myth about marijuana is that it serves as a gateway to other drugs; ... which stated that users of cannabis would go onto harder drugs. And indeed Dr. Berger assures that "Medical research has indicated that the drug is effective in relieving symptoms of glaucoma and treating the nausea induced by cancer chemotherapy and radiation treatments"(1). Everyone knows that after...

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... Marijuana usage has many medical benefits. It became popular as a medicine in the United States during the mid-nineteenth century. Then, marijuana was used to treat general headaches, migraine headaches, depression, muscular tension, insomnia, and menstrual cramps. Today, marijuana has proven to be beneficial in the treatment of many more medical conditions including glaucoma, cancer, and asthma. In 1976, Robert C. ... many economic benefits. Ethan Nadelman, an assistant professor of politics and public affairs at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton...

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... and is smoked or eaten for its hallucinogenic and pleasure-giving effects. The psychoactive ingredient of marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is concentrated in Brown 3 the flowers. Hashish, a drug prepared from the plant resin, has about eight times more THC than marijuana. Marijuana grows throughout temperate regions, with the more potent varieties produced in hot, dry, upland climates ... fear, and a sense of helplessness and loss of self-control. Chronic marijuana users are said to develop an "amotivational syndrome" characterized by passivity, decreased motivation and preoccupati...

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... certain steroids and minor tranquilizers, have proven safe and effective for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, usually when used in conjunction with another anti-nausea drug. A class of drugs derived from marijuana called the cannabinoids has also been shown to have some anti-nausea effects, but this activity is no greater than that of ... the hazards that have been discovered by the American Medical Association are so many that it is only logical that marijuana should not be rescheduled. First of all, this drug is very harmful to the lungs. Marijuana smoke prod...

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