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    The chemicals in the cannabis, or marijuana plant can cause desired psychological and physical effects on the human body. However, for many years there has been an ongoing debate about the legality of the drug. In the last few years specifically, the issue has become very popular and has received a lot of attention from the media. Citizens, doctors, and politicians have many different views and opinions on whether the drug is dangerous or harmless. Marijuana comes from a natural plant and causes

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    46-56% of Americans voted in support of the legalization of marijuana (Grim, R, 2009). These results are why it is such a popular topic in America today. Marijuana derives from the dried leaves, flower buds, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant Cannabis

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    communities. Marijuana, most commonly referred to as, "weed," is the country 's most utilized drug that society purchases, sells, and produces. While the controversy against marijuana being used for recreational purposes continues, numerous people believe that it could be used for medicinal purposes. Pro-marijuana advocates vote and support the idea of legalizing marijuana, so that researchers can study and better understand how cannabis effects the brain and body. One of the most frequent studies tested

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    legalization of hemp in the United States Industrial hemp is a species of the Cannabis Sativa plant rich in resources that has been used in civilizations dating back to a time before written history. The cultivation of hemp is a controversial topic that has been given a bad reputation in the United States over the past century because of the psychoactive properties contained in the flowers of some varieties of the Cannabis Sativa plant. The controversy surrounding hemp dates back to 1930 when the federal

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    Marijuana During the 70s

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    opinion on the subject. The most debatable question going on right now in this question about Marijuana is: Whether or Marijuana should be legalized based on how it effects people’s health, its resourcefulness to medicine, and the contribution to the country? This debate on Marijuana is so important because of its immense usage around the world as the number one drug. Millions of people use it regularly around the world and because of its illegality here in the United States tens

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    Are You Taking Advantage Of Hemp Stocks? The legalities of hemp have come into question over the last few years based on its close relationship to marijuana, even though they are very different when used for their specific "benefits". There is legislation in place for US states unfortunately to this point hemp production stateside is limited. Section 7606 of the 2014 farm bill has made it legal to grow industrial hemp under the direction of state departments and four year agriculture programs at

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    Madison Gaffaney Gaffaney 1 Honors English 10 Period 6 March 12, 2016 The Benefits of Nationally Legalizing Marijuana Marijuana also known as cannabis has been used as an herb for healing since Spanish immigrants first brought the medicine over during the Mexican Revolution. It was continued to be used through many decades and became wildly popular in the 1960’s as a recreational drug much like alcohol. Since the government could not ban the use or sell of the product due its unconstitutional

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    been broadcasted numerous times. There is much debate on whether or not it should be legalized or used precisely for medical purposes. Legalization of marijuana or cannabis has already occurred in 29 states and the District of Columbia. Should the United States legalize it all together? Marijuana itself is the dried up hemp or cannabis plants which contain THC which is a mind altering chemical. A lot of research has been conducted on the benefits and disadvantages of marijuana in both medical and

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    Colorado Pot Paradox

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    Colorado's pot paradox: Recreational marijuana is legal, but it's tough to find a place to consume it This article from los angeles time talks about the use of marijuana or pot in the state of Colorado. Indeed this article reminds us that the use of cannabis in Colorado as well as the state of Washington is legal since 2012. Most of this use is for recreational purposes, as other states like California had tolerated a medical use of marijuana. This article takes us to a much more remote issue than simple

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    stewart@thearmstrongs.net December 2015 Table of Contents 1. The Analysis 3 2. The Reference List 7   1. The Analysis There is more public support for marijuana law reform than ever before with new polls showing more than half the country is in favor of legalizing marijuana. The Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) believes marijuana should be removed from the criminal justice system and regulated like alcohol and tobacco. What’s going on? The drug war is responsible for hundreds of billions

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