... On the basis of scientific criteria, legislation in the Netherlands distinguishes between drugs which present an unacceptable risk to health and cannabis products, the risks arising from which are considered less serious (i.e. between hard and soft drugs). The Dutch view is that the interests which have to be protected ... firmly adhered to and new ways of putting it into practice have constantly been sought. Dutch policy on drug addicts aims to limit the risks and damage caused by drugs and so to ensure the integration of drug users in society. Prevention, out-patient care and residen...

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... have found conclusive evidence that marijuana causes any long-term physical or psychological harm. Like smoking anything, however, long-term use can lead to higher risks of lung cancer. The health risk of smoking the marijuana can be eliminated by eating the plant, or can be reduced by smoking less of ... be marijuana user.16 42,209 people were convicted of marijuana charges in the U.K. in 1991 and close to 90 percent of all drug offenses involved cannabis.17 All this does is crowd the courts and the jails, and costs tax payers millions. If the government would legalize marijuana they ...

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... consequences by applying decreased speeds, increased distance following a car, better lane control, as well as sign detection, sudden lane change task, and the detection of hazards, but when alcohol was involved none of these where detected (Ronen, Gershon, Drobiner, Ravinovich, Bar-Hamburger, Mechoulam, & Shinar, 2008). These studies and reports support the claims that marijuana use while driving is not as deadly ... of marijuana alone does not appear to lead to significant abnormalities in lung function studies do not suggest an increased risk of either lung or upper airway cancer ove...

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... consequences by applying decreased speeds, increased distance following a car, better lane control, as well as sign detection, sudden lane change task, and the detection of hazards, but when alcohol was involved none of these where detected (Ronen, Gershon, Drobiner, Ravinovich, Bar-Hamburger, Mechoulam, & Shinar, 2008). These studies and reports support the claims that marijuana use while driving is not as deadly ... of marijuana alone does not appear to lead to significant abnormalities in lung function studies do not suggest an increased risk of either lung or upper airway cancer ove...

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... effective in preventing migraines. In contrast to ineffective analgesics, marijuana smokers do not exhibit side effects. "THC has been shown to inhibit the release of serotonin (5HT), (a neurotransmitter which is involved in many behaviors) from the blood of migraine suffers during an attack." (8) This release of 5HT relieves the migraine, and can also prevent further attacks. Pruritis sufferers have testified to ... marijuana can be used as an herbal remedy but rather how well this remedy meets today's standards of efficacy and safety. We understand much more than previous generations ...

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