...Marijuana is not defined as a drug. Marijuana is dried, strong smelling plant containing cannabis. It can be smoked, eaten, drink or use as an oil to rub on needed area. When this done it induces euphoria. The use of marijuana started in the 1600 they used it to make clothing, paper and other materials such as that, then around the 1800 they stopped using marijuana for those items. It was still around after that but it was not until the 1900’s when the mexicans started migrating to the United States that it became popular again, this was around the time that people started using is for medical use, along with recreational use. There were many different foundations that felt based of of their research marijuana was bad, and this helped outlaw hemp and other marijuana items. It was not until 1944 the La Guardia committee was able to...
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...Ryan Kramp Dr. Brian W. Okey LBST 499 9 March 2012 "An illegitimate walk in the woods to remember" In this paper I am going to discuss the various controversial issues pertaining the two sources I read titled Crimes Against Nature and A walk in the woods. I will be discussing and diagnosing the transformation of landscapes and communities within Appalachia from an ecological, economic, and geographic view points. In correlation with the different systems and properties practiced by the communities within Appalachia, I will delve deeper into the more specific subcategories with the intention of making the information easier to understand. The primary ecological impacts that will be addressed are exploitists, mountaintop removal and its repercussions, annihilation of wildlife and endangered species, and the destruction of the surrounding natural environments driven by human goals. On the economic side of things the primary topics of discussion will be income, living conditions, isolationism, homogeneity, maximization of overall utility, timber and natural resources exploitation without resilience. Geographic view points, the final topic of discussion will pertain to environmental monitoring systems, human habitation, evolving spatial patterns, and the outcome of relative location isolation. A major issue behind the driving force of Appalachia's ecological impacts starts with the exploitation of natural resources. Timber is one of the primary resources Appalachia has to...
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...Ashley Hughes September 22, 2014 State v. Ellis FACTS: On October 7, 2004, Sherman Ellis, Defendant, was arrested and charged with trafficking marijuana and possession of criminal tools. Ellis was a student attending Central State University in Ohio, and was living on campus in one of the dormitories. The arrest happened as a result of a dormitory search that the Resident Assistants perform as part of the safety policies and procedures laid out by Central State University. While the Resident Assistant was performing the search on Ellis’ room they came across a beer can sitting on the desk, which violated the University policies and procedures. About that time another Resident Assistant entered the dorm when they saw a desk draw open letting out the scent of, and exposing visually marijuana. From there the police were notified and shortly showed up to the room. The police stood and observed as the Resident Assistants finished their search of the room. Once the search was complete the Resident Assistants turned over the evidence to the police....
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...Should Marijuana Be Legalized? With the recent election season that has just gone by, this question has become more prevalent in society. In 2010 California became the first state to legalize marijuana only for medicinal use. In this election season, both Colorado and Washington state legalized marijuana for recreational use. Marijuana usage has been going on since ancient times and the fight to legalize it has grown steadily throughout United States History. There are two sides to every story – one side supports legalization and one side opposes it. Everyone has the right to their own opinion on this matter so I will let you decide after reading this. Marijuana has been used, according to ancient medical references, since about 2737 BC in China. In 1545 the Spanish brought marijuana to the New World. It was introduced to Jamestown around 1611 where it became a major commercial crop along with tobacco. Marijuana was listed in the United States Pharmacopeia from 1850 until 1942. It was prescribed for conditions ranging from labor pains to rheumatism. In the 1930s A campaign by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Narcotics portrayed marijuana as a powerful addicting substance and it would lead users into using harder drugs. In the 1950s it was an accessory of the beat generation; in the 1960s it was used by college students and hippies and it eventually became a symbol of rebellion against authority. When the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 was passed, marijuana was classified...
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...Marijuana Legalization No matter your opinion regarding marijuana legalization, the tide is beginning to move in that direction. Marijuana use has become a topic of controversy over the last few years. Support and opposition have come from all angles. Some believe legalizing marijuana will lead to higher usage by youths. Yet others argue these rates are higher than ever despite the fact that it is currently illegal in most states. What we can agree on is the costs incurred by the United States of over a billion dollars a year to incarcerate people for marijuana-related offenses. (alternet.org, 2007) Maybe it is time we look a little closer at the effects of legalization and the tax revenue created when this substance is regulated. At the federal level, the DEA classifies all drugs based on medical use and dependency potential. Currently, marijuana is listed as a Schedule 1 narcotic. This class is defined as having no known medical use and a high potential for abuse. The Controlled Substance Act regulates drugs based on this schedule. Schedule 1 drugs are illegal in any form. (United States Drug Enforcement Administration) Between 1996 and 2014, 23 states and the District of Columbia changed their laws regarding marijuana despite federal mandates. (ProCon.org, 2014) These changes allow for the medical use of marijuana when under the supervision of a licensed physician. Each state’s laws differ in the amount that can be “prescribed”, but all of them allow its use in some form...
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...DRUG TRAFFICKING 1. Marijuana and Cocaine Trafficking in the United States DRUG TRAFFICKING 2. This research paper is on Marijuana and Cocaine trafficking in the United States. It is a very interested topic to learn about. There are several people who’s in prison for drug trafficking. This research will define the problems with drug trafficking, it will also explain who it affects and how it affects them. Drug trafficking in the United States can go far and wind. “It is the commercial exchange of drugs and drug paraphernalia. This excludes any equipment used to manufacture illegal drugs or use them,” (Jessica Cook, ehow.com 2011). One of the largest problems that drug trafficking creates is the financial cost on society; for example in 2002 drug related cost society were estimated at $180.9 billion, which is divided between various cost like health care and productivity lose according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Cocaine and Marijuana both brings an increase in violence and criminal activities, even though the level of violence associated with Cocaine trafficking does not compare to the rampant violence of the 1980s when the crack epidemic was at its worst. Drug trafficking can also lead to death both directly and indirectly. In fact between 1991 and 2000, 33 of our officers were killed during drug related operations. In 1993-1997 the F.B.I. details that on an average...
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...DRUG TRAFFICKING 2. This research paper is on Marijuana and Cocaine trafficking in the United States. It is a very interested topic to learn about. There are several people who’s in prison for drug trafficking. This research will define the problems with drug trafficking, it will also explain who it affects and how it affects them. Drug trafficking in the United States can go far and wind. “It is the commercial exchange of drugs and drug paraphernalia. This excludes any equipment used to manufacture illegal drugs or use them,” (Jessica Cook, ehow.com 2011). One of the largest problems that drug trafficking creates is the financial cost on society; for example in 2002 drug related cost society were estimated at $180.9 billion, which is divided between various cost like health care and productivity lose according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Cocaine and Marijuana both brings an increase in violence and criminal activities, even though the level of violence associated with Cocaine trafficking does not compare to the rampant violence of the 1980s when the crack epidemic was at its worst. Drug trafficking can also lead to death both directly and indirectly. In fact between 1991 and 2000, 33 of our officers were killed during drug related operations. In 1993-1997 the F.B.I. details that on an average half of all police corruption is drug related. Colombians control the majority of the Cocaine trade in the major activities; They...
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...Medical marijuana refers to the use of cannabis to treat disease or improve symptoms. It also refers to using the whole unprocessed marijuana plants or its basic extracts to also treat a disease or systems. Medically prescribed marijuana has a beneficial effect on patients who suffer from diseases. It treats the disease symptoms while alleviating the unfortunate side affects. As a result of improving a patient’s quality of life and help to promote a positive response to treatment. The following several sources are supported by factual details in which subsidize the thesis: websites by health.harvard.edu, Drugabuse.gov, Livescience.com,drugpolicy.org, raysahelian.com,norml.org,mayoclinc.com ,Wikipedia.org. A. ` With Medical marijuana being new in the drug industry, legalizing thee drug has been a problem but it helps out ways the pros for the drug. For example, the movement to legalize marijuana for medical use in the U.S. has renewed discussion about how this drug affects the brain, and whether it might be useful in treating psychiatric disorders. With that research has been done to expose that medical marijuana can be used for psychiatric disorders and as a replacement to many remedies for diseases. In the comprehensive 1999 review, for example, the Institute of Medicine(IOM) concluded that marijuana may be modestly effective for pain relief, appetite simulation for people with AIDS wasting syndrome, and control of chemotherapy- related nausea and vomiting. Although, there...
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...Grade Received - "A" Discuss the ways that health can be conceptualized by a society. What are the determinants of health in humans? What is the connection between how a society defines health and how it pursues health? Has increased access to technology changed that perception over the last decade? Discuss the connection between health policies, health determinants, and health. Abstract Health policies, health determinants and health are all categories that are intertwined with one another. As technology becomes more advanced within the health industry, society’s perception on healthcare may change for the better or for the worst. And with the new technology, new policies arise. Deliberate the ways that health can be conceptualized by a society. The World Health Organization makes a concept of health in a way that a patient should be cared for in all aspects of their well-being. This not only includes the physical concepts but also the social and psychological components of their health. What this means is that society should not only conceptualize health but also pursue health in all of the areas mentioned. There are many influences to our health whether it is our beliefs, the economy, social and cultural way of living, physical environment and the circumstances that we are dealt with. With that being said, health is the basic and dynamic force that affects the way we live our life. An example of factors that...
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...Marijuana has spawned its share of monsters; none, more fearsome than those who uphold existing criminal codes against the utility of a single plant bearing twin blessings: industrial hemp and cannabis. The former, a seed and plant stalk, may revolutionize how clothing and textiles are manufactured and sold for profit while sustaining the world's ever-fragile ecosystems. The medicinal and social capabilities of the latter may ameliorate illness and quell tendencies for violence among those choosing to partake. If sanctions against cannabis are upheld, Earth and all its life-supporting systems are the ultimate victims, losing out on optimal ecological health to conservative arbiters who blindly disregard the plant's untapped potential...
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... The underage criminal defence has worked successfully for both my cousin and myself. My cousin was charged with possession of marijuana and theft when he was sixteen years old. He went through the juvenile court system and was ordered to be placed on probation and complete a certain number community service hours. After he completed all the requirements of his probation, his charges were lifted and he no longer has anything on his criminal record. My case was very similar to his. When I was seventeen years old, I was charged with possession of marijuana, paraphernalia, and minor consumption of alcohol. I was also trialed as a juvenile and went through the juvenile court system. I was sentenced to go to outpatient treatment and be placed on probation for six months. After everything was completed, my charges were lifted and my record is clear now. The Necessity defence is used when a crime has been committed to prevent a greater or more serious crime. This Criminal defence is not used very often, but can be effective in certain situations to avoid criminal responsibility. A marijuana case in Texas is an example of the necessity defence being used successfully. A fifty-three year old man was arrested for possession of marijuana (Cullon). The man suffered from cyclical vomiting syndrome associated with the HIV infection (Cullon). He smoked marijuana to relieve the symptoms of the disorder (Cullon). The mans lawyer argued that breaking the law was necessary to prevent a harm worse...
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...MASSIE CASE do any of the witnesses contradict each other, or themselves? Yes, because the main character Thalia claimed that she was raped by 5 men and that it was too dark to even notice their face or the vehicle, because it was too dark it's surprising that she even claimed that the 5 men were local hawaiians instead of 5 white men. What important details are missing, and how might you go about looking for them? Some important details that are missing are DNA to show that she was raped by that ethnic or anyone, beside the fact that she did drink a lot and they caused scenes, and also when she went to go see a UH psychologists and after a session with him the psychologists said that she was a disturbed young lady. What information is missing? There is a bunch of information that is missing like where she was kidnapped, because she doesn't even remember where at because the fact she was walking down a dirt road, A couple witnessed that thalia walked away with another white man, which wasn't her husband. How would you describe the news coverage at the time of the incident? Cite examples. News coverage was huge, because it was a white woman claiming that she had been raped by 5 z local hawaiians and samoans. It was so huge it was known across the nation from hawaii to the e east coast and back. It was on the news...
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...Legalizing All Drugs DeVry University ENGL135 Advanced Composition June 7, 2011 Legalizing All Drugs Legalizing drugs has been a controversial topic to the American public. An issue such as this conjures up moral and religious beliefs, beliefs that differ from logical reasoning. Our government’s “War on Drugs” is being fought against her citizens, an effort to eliminate both drug distribution and usage. The government’s policies to eradicate drugs have failed only leaving a trail of political chaos and social unrest. Although the policy’s intentions are pure, it is causing undesirable effects that are rampant through society from the policies of prohibition: murder, corruption, assault, racial and economic marginalization, just a few examples of the effects fueled by the cold and inhuman policies of prohibition. The idea of prohibition is an old one and it is not practical to apply in our democratic government that is based on individual rights. The prohibition of alcohol during the roaring 20’s is the perfect example that proves prohibition is a failed policy that cost many people their lives. The legalization of all illegal drugs, will minimize if not eliminate violence related to drugs, will ensure safe regulation through the standards of pharmaceutical companies, and will save money in so many ways. Violence related to both the sale and use of drugs will minimize if not diminish if they are legalized. How are drugs and violence related? Drugs and violence...
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...Are Reading  Topics for Qualitative Research  A List of Research Paper Topics  1.Civil Rights ◦The civil rights movement was at its peak in the 1960s, ultimately resulting in laws abolishing discriminatory hiring and education practices. Possible research paper topics may focus on the role of individuals or groups that affected the outcome of the movement. The contributions of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, the Black Panther Party, the Weathermen, the Brown Berets or Jesse Jackson to civil rights demonstrations and legislation may be appropriate paper topics. 2.Cultural History ◦Social studies classes often explore the contributions of certain cultures in history. Focus on Native American culture by writing about the Trail of Tears, Paleoindian tool development, cooperation between colonists and Native Americans, the effects of the reservation system or Native American participation in the U.S. military. Other possible social studies papers may focus on Mayan culture, scientific advances in early Islamic cultures, the creation of the pyramids in ancient Egypt or the ways in which European traditions shaped American culture. ◦Sponsored Links ▪ITT Tech - Official Site Tech-Oriented Degree Programs. Education for the Future. www.itt-tech.edu ◦ 3.Personal Freedoms ◦If you are interested in political or social issues, consider researching a particular issue that affects personal freedoms. The legalization of...
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...within our own system of justice? Endless amounts of data, stats and news coverage tells a different story. While our legal system is designed to be blind, the reality shows that the system benefits those of a higher class. There is also evidence that supports the fact that the system discriminates based off race and gender. First off, the obvious case of the system benefiting those of a higher class is the implementation of bail. Bail is the release if a accused person while they await trail on the payment of a sum of money. This allows people with money to avoid ever going to prison and fall into the detrimental cycle that comes along with it. In this case, simply having money puts people at a major advantage, allowing them to avoid prison and prepare for their trial while poor people must go and sit...
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