... term studies made on marijuana and cannabis (the chemical found inside marijuana), have demolished the argument that the drug is safe. Cannabis is highly addictive, causes both physical and mental health problems, and can also affect relationships and careers within your life. The common view that marijuana isn't a harmful drug, needs to be challenged more effectively. Don't smoke marijuana. ... easily start to lose motivation, which is most needed during the teenage years. Many people who become addicted are to do so within their college years due to the college environment, freedom, ...

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... dangerous; there has not been a reported death from smoking marijuana unlike alcohol or cigarettes, and also there are less health risks than cigarettes and alcohol. People think that marijuana causes health risks; this however is not exactly true. Sure it does cause some health risks but not anything major like cigarettes or alcohol do. Marijuana can also be used as medicine. There is ... other toxic chemicals. In this sense, it is actually the fact that marijuana is illegal that causes the health danger. If marijuana were legal, steps could be taken to reduce the health risks associat...

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... ATF. In Colorado anyone can use Marijuana for medicinal purposes as long as they posses a medical Marijuana card and buy the marijuana from a medical dispensary. The Colorado Department of Health and Environment approves all applications and keep records of those registered to use medical Marijuana. The Colorado Department of Revenue is responsible for establishing the criteria for approval of existing and new ... pay taxes on what they purchased. The IRS is constantly auditing dispensaries to ensure that proper sales taxes are collected and paid to the state. The Colorado Department of...

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... concluded that the drug war is failing. Its failure is not an issue. Indeed, the issue is knowledge, or lack thereof. This knowledge involves information regarding taxpayers" money, health, and free choice. Information regarding these issues have either not been adequately publicized or have not been readily retained by the public. The task of assessing and converting expert ... a propensity to select information, whether it is reading materials or television programs, which conforms or is in harmony with their particular beliefs. In doing so, a comfortable and relaxing environment is cr...

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... 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 consequences such as health problems and addiction which has necessitated government agencies and national drug societies to put up measures meant to help drug addicts conquer their addiction state and enable them to lead ... individual whose whole family is affected and are all addicted to drugs. Such a person will find it hard living purely in the environment and is likely to relapse due to peer pressure alone. It is thus rec...

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... of human deaths from cannabis poisoning. The United States government and the American people are obligated to prohibit the sell and use of recreational marijuana in order to provide a safe environment for those suffering from substance abuse as well as to prevent future users and thus abusers. Nevertheless, marijuana, like tobacco and alcohol, has the potential to cause permanent harm to ... on medical marijuana from the U.S. government's Institute of Medicine (IOM) noted that even though the elevated heart rate experienced by marijuana users is not considered excessive for people in g...

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... view of one symptom of a much larger social problem. You cannot talk about legalizing marijuana without getting into discussions of other "Social problems". I am talking about all other "drugs"-- prostitution, health care, social security, or just about any other issue that we as a country, and as a people are dealing with. For the purposes of this paper, I will confine, or rather use ... correcting as we approach the next millenium. The obvious arguments for legalization that are used, happen to be ones that the masses that make this argument usually resort to-- the health and environm...

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... doped up on dangerous, toxic, and addictive drugs. Marijuana can help these problems inexpensively and safely. While activists and patients, battle with the government over medicinal marijuana, an even bigger health issue may be at stake. Scientists have discovered that hemp oil, the non-psychoactive oil from seeds, may hold the key to fighting Cancer, Aids, and other common diseases. (Rosenthal ... make buying pot more dangerous, it exposes people to more dangerous drugs, and violence. If it were legal, it would keep more people off the streets, and create a better living environment a...

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... AIDS and cancer patients surpass pain, vomiting, nausea, and boosts their eating habits. Marijuana also helps people who have glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, and spasticity (American Medical Association). It improves the environment (Boje 46), combats weight loss, and eases severe headaches. Larry, a former student, was diagnosed with cancer two years ago. He lost thirty pounds over a three month period and spent most ... people who suffer from AIDS and cancer, benefit from marijuana. They benefit from it because it's used as an appetite stimulant. According to Joni Commons, a deputy dire...

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... treatment is outpatient treatment where a patient usually spends one day a week with a councilor they usually get similar treatment as an inpatient addict but are able to stay in their normal environment, unfortunately usually addicts relapse 6 or 7 times before hey are able to be free from the chemical they individually abuse. Most hospitals have both of these programs. These are the steps ... needed) • Group and peer counseling • Films on pharmacology and the issues of self-esteem, boundaries and abandonment • Lectures on communication skills, setting limits and family relations...

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... big decision teens often have to make is weather or not to try drugs there are many different factors which can influence this decision. On a good note the department of health took a survey related to drug use. The survey was spread nation wide to 394 schools, and found that drug use is on a decline. Drug abuse has gone down in numbers ... kids between 12-17 years old seemed to not use as many drugs as in the past years. This survey is used to help the administrators build a safe drug free environment for the teaching of kids and adults. NIDA did a study in December 1997 on drug use. M...

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... source of marijuana is the hemp plant (cannabis sativa) and its content of THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and other cannaboids found in the leaves and flowering shoots of the plant.) (Yahoo Health.) In the 1600's hemp was considered such a vital resource, that laws were passed ordering farmers to grow it. Thomas Jefferson and George Washington both grew hemp on their plantations. When ... who smoke marijuana or wear something made from it. It has been proven to be a valuable cash crop that should be legalized to provide for the sick and save our environment. I strongly believe that ...

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