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Marijuana for Medical Purposes, 2006.
An argument for decriminalizing marijuana in the American justice system.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses a study on marijuana that has shown that there are valid medicinal purposes to making this drug legal, and the federal government needs to stop criminalizing medical users. By understanding the sinister motives of the federal government to keep it illegal through criminal profiteering (through excessive and irresponsible funding for private prisons, lumber companies, and police enforcement agencies), one can surely hope that a democratic humanity can overcome their erroneous ways by allowing the sick and suffering access to this highly effective drug.
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"The basis of this legal study will be to argue for the currently illegal drug marijuana to be used legally for medicinal purposes. By showing the recent studies that validate the proof for this claim in the medical field, one can surely see how the denial of the American justice system denies pain relief for the sick and suffering. The federal law that criminalizes marijuana is supported by non-empirical evidence, which suggest that lumber companies, police enforcement agencies, and politicians are profiteering off of marijuana as a deviant aspect of American culture. With American citizens seeking valid information to uphold this helpful drug, the law could and should be focused on decriminalization for this drug."
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Medical Marijuana, 2002.
An argument for the case of marijuana to be legalized for medical purposes.
1,939 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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This paper discusses the issues of marijuana, currently classified in the U.S. as an illegal substance. It examines the case for making it legal by prescription for medical purposes and why it is unethical to deny a sick person of the medical benefits. In persons undergoing cancer therapy, marijuana can ease the nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite caused by chemotherapy treatment. It describes its constituents, its effect on humans and the avid campaign over the years to have it decriminalized.
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"Marijuana is derived from the flowers and dried leaves of the cannabis plant, which at varied potencies contains the non-narcotic chemical called Tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC. The different strengths of this herb produce various physical effects, ranging from a tranquilizer to a stimulant. Preceding to the 1930s, when marijuana was believed to be a problem it was a legal substance for over one hundred and thirty years. (Grinspoon) The potential unsafe effects of marijuana usage became public knowledge when Harry J. Anslinger, the commissioner of the Federal Bureau of Narcotic wrote the book Marijuana Assassin of Youth. Anslinger's book gave examples of Mexican and Negro criminals, as well as young boys of other races, who, while under the influence of marijuana, became serial killers. Some of the serious adverse side effects Anslinger mentioned included premature cancer, hostility, depression, coordination and perceptional reproductive disabilities, memory loss, and impairment to both the respiratory system and the immune system."
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Medical Marijuana, 2007.
This paper explores the controversial issue of legalizing medical marijuana.
3,312 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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The paper discusses how opponents fear that legalizing marijuana for medical purposes will open the door for legalization across the board. They claim that synthetic versions of the drug work as well or better. The paper explains that proponents hail marijuana as a wonder drug for a number of medical complaints and claim that synthetic marijuana does not offer the same relief as the pure form. The paper asserts that with many glowing recommendations and support from a myriad of medical organizations, it is puzzling why marijuana is illegal at all, particularly for medical purposes. The paper contends that arguments against the legalization of medical marijuana are simply not logical or founded in scientific research.
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"Archeologists in Taiwan uncovered clay pots from 8000 B.C. that were decorated with strands of hemp (Earleywine 4). Societies have been smoking, eating, making clothes, and trading marijuana for thousands of years. In fact, in 2737 B.C., the Chinese Emperor Sheng Nun declared cannabis as a "superior herb"(Merrett). Roughly a thousand years later, the Scythians, a cannabis-smoking tribe, came through Europe and Asia, introducing a useful tool for harvesting the crop (Merrett). The plant is even mentioned in the Bible: in Exodus, Chapter 30, God instructs Moses to take sweet "kineboison" as one of several ingredients to make holy oil (Merrett)."
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Medical Marijuana, 2006.
A review of a case in the Canadian Supreme Court regarding the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
1,559 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper examines the debate surrounding medical use of marijuana in Canada. The paper explores a case brought before the Supreme Court regarding the right to carry marijuana and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to determine whether laws are broken when people carry it for their use.
Outline:
Introduction
History
Bump in the Road
Discussion
Conclusion
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"It allows for the fact that a person meeting the medical exemption guidelines may for a variety of reasons not be able to grow their own marijuana supply nor be able to locate a representative who is willing to grow only that amount, for free without any benefit for themselves. The person in question has already been deemed to have a condition that qualifies them to use the drug however, with the obstacles they face in cultivating and possessing the drug they may find themselves buying it through other means, which is against the law. In this case the judges agreed that the person's personal rights and freedoms are being violated in a manner. "
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Medical Marijuana, 2004.
An overview of the ongoing debate for the legalization of medical marijuana.
2,486 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper examines the argument for legalizing marijuana for medical uses, if not in general. It looks at how, although the Supreme Court has already rendered a ruling against legalizing medical marijuana, legislation legalizing it at the federal level would be one way to proceed. It also discusses how, even though there are factions that fear medical marijuana for no cogent reason, the National Institutes of Science has found that using it does not, in general, lead to using harder drugs.
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Introduction
The Continuing Debate
The Facts
Disorders and Diseases Affected by Marijuana Use
Solution
References
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"It is reasonable to conclude that, even if the terminally ill were being used as props, the likelihood would be that they?d be fine with that as long as they could get some relief from their endless suffering. In short, a reading of the rhetoric displays a legalistic juggernaut in operation, at the highest levels of government, which has no regard whatever for at least part of the population it is meant to serve. Cooperatives were formed to provide medical marijuana in various forms, however, some had been targeted by federal lawsuits aimed at shutting them down. One of these was the Oakland Cannabis Buyer?s Cooperative, which was also under court order to stop dispensing the drug while the case was pending."
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Medical Marijuana, 2002.
This paper discusses the legalization of medical marijuana.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper reports that for many years proponents of the legalization of marijuana for medical use have claimed that smoking marijuana improves the health of those with certain illnesses or disorders including cancer and AIDs. The author states that those against its use insist there has to be other ways; and, if doctors agree that there are certain medicinal uses for the plant, it can be dispensed in pill form.
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Legalizing Medical Marijuana., 2006.
This paper examines the history of the use of medical marijuana. It explores the legal prohibition to its being prescribed despite the many contrary arguments in its support.
3,120 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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This paper examines the opposing legal arguments to de-criminalize the use of marijuana for medical reasons. Positive moves to change the prohibition are at present on the agenda which is encouraged by positive comments coming from government.
Outline:
Background and Overview
Controlling Legislation
Future Trends
Conclusion
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"There is not a shred of scientific evidence that smoked marijuana is useful or needed. -- U.S. Drug Czar, General Barry McCaffrey, August 16, 1996
Marijuana is the safest therapeutically active substance known to man... safer than many foods we commonly consume. -- DEA Judge Francis L. Young, September 6, 1988
The epigraphs above are illustrative of the differing opinions concerning the use of medical marijuana in the United States today. While the debate over medical marijuana continues to rage and national trends suggesting that the majority of Americans favor its legalization, the U.S. Supreme Court has recently held that federal law as codified in the Controlled Substances Act takes precedence over the individual states' rights to regulate its use. In this environment, do the federal laws prohibiting the use of medical marijuana constitute a legitimate attempt to help terminally ill patients avoid substances that could hasten their deaths, or do they represent a fundamental violation of individual civil liberties? To answer this question, this paper provides a review of the peer-reviewed and other current literature to develop an informed background and to identify the controlling legislation involved. An analysis of the current and future trends in the legalization of medical marijuana will be followed by a summary of the research in the conclusion."
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Medical Use of Marijuana, 2004.
This paper critiques a study regarding the medical use of marijuana.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper examines a study concerning the medical use of marijuana. The paper summarizes the advantages and disadvantages for the use of marijuana. In this research, the writer cites some studies carried out worldwide. The writer also suggests more in-depth studies that need to be done regarding the medical use of marijuana.
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"The author looks at the pros and cons of the medical use of marijuana because there still exists much controversy in the medical profession as to whether it should be used to treat patients who are refractory to other medications. Some doctors have had considerable success in using marijuana to treat pain and nausea while others have found it to ... "
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Medical Marijuana, 2002.
A review of the legal and ethical arguments for legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes.
1,552 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper examines both sides of the debate to legalize marijuana, focusing on the issue of legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes. The first part of the paper evaluates the arguments of those who favor keeping marijuana illegal, focusing on arguments of the gateway drug concept and the health dangers of marijuana use. The second part of the paper looks at the arguments for legalizing marijuana, especially for medicinal purposes. The paper gives special attention to the ethical and legal arguments of both sides.
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Other scientists believe that not only is marijuana ineffective, it could also be harmful. First, marijuana is a very addictive drug. The effects of marijuana on the brain are similar to the effects of drugs like nicotine and heroin. Marijuana triggers the release of dopamine, pleasure-inducing chemicals, in the brain. Over time, sustained marijuana use leads a person to become dependent on the drug
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Medical Marijuana, 2004.
This paper studies the medical use of marijuana.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the well-established use for medical marijuana in order to reduce the nausea associated with chemotherapy used in treating cancer. The writer demonstrates why nausea and the resulting dehydration and weakness can be extremely serious for cancer patients. The writer looks at the psychological effects of nausea, that increase the stress on cancer patients. The writer contends that marijuana has been proven to be beneficial to a number of patients for whom the first line of anti-emetic drugs prescribed by their physicians proved to be ineffective.
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"One of the most well-established uses for medical marijuana has been to reduce the nausea associated with chemotherapy used in treating cancer. Nausea and the resulting dehydration and weakness as well as malnutrition in severe cases can be extremely serious for cancer patients given the already weakened nature of their immune systems. Moreover, the psychological effects of nausea which many patients experience as far more debilitating and difficult to handle than pain, can significantly increase the stress on cancer patients at a point in their lives when ... "
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Medical Use of Marijuana, 2004.
This paper examines the pros and the cons of the medical uses of marijuana ...
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper examines the pros and the cons of the medical uses of marijuana in the United States. Drug's change in status from legal to illicit.
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Medical Use of Marijuana the Pros Cons of the Medical Use of Marijuana Marijuana has been used a medicine for thousands of years In theUnited States it was a legal medicine until In the ControlledSubstances Act placed illicit and prescription drugs into five categories Marijuana was placed in Schedule I defining it as having a high potentialfor abuse no currently accepted medical use in the United States and alack of accepted safety for use even under medical supervision Lisa Steinin U S
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Medical Marijuana, 2006.
A discussion on the legalization on marijuana.
1,093 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper discusses the general advantages of using marijuana for medical purposes. It reviews many case studies and literature on this topic which advocate the use of this natural drug. The author carries on to explore the economic and social pluses legalization would bring to society.
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"Economically, the prohibition on marijuana makes no sense. A group of economists, including Harvard's Jeffrey Miron and Nobel Prize-winning Dr. Milton Friedman recently petitioned President Bush to change the legal status of marijuana for financial reasons. According to the economists, prohibition is costly as well as dangerous. Their study showed that "Revenue from taxation of marijuana sales would range from $2.4 billion per year if marijuana were taxed like ordinary consumer goods to $6.2 billion if it were taxed like alcohol or tobacco," (Miron 2005). Legalizing marijuana would also save the government as much as $7.7 billion in prohibition enforcement at federal, state, and local levels (Miron 2005)."
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Medical Marijuana, 2006.
An argument supporting the use of marijuana in a clinical setting.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper argues in support of using marijuana in a clinical setting. The paper cites research showing that cannabis has had beneficial health effects. The paper also details state regulations regarding the cultivation of cannabis and comments that these regulations impede medical marijuana.
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"The motion picture 'Reefer Madness' produced in... posited effects of a single use of marijuana for recreational or perhaps any purposes as ranging from criminal and predatory sexual behavior to insanity. The film appears to have been created in complete seriousness..."
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The Legalization of Medical Marijuana, 2004.
Presents arguments in favor of legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes.
1,407 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper discusses the much-debated topic of legalized marijuana. The paper begins by providing background information on marijuana and its effects on the body and then proceeds with a discussion of the positive side-effects of marijuana and how these side-effects can be effective in the treatment of certain ailments. Different types of diseases that the medicinal use of marijuana could help treat are cited, and the need for public awareness about the usefulness of medicinal marijuana is also discussed.
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"Currently, many controversial topics divide the nation, giving rise to debate and argument amongst the people. Gun control, abortion, and the death penalty are such prevalent subjects that the slightest news related to them can be seen in newspapers, magazines, and other sources of media. National debates have been waged over such issues, and national organizations have been founded to gather supporters for their cause. These subjects are important of course, but they overshadow other issues that could find resolution with more publicity. In the cases of many controversial topics, the facts are not presented in a manner which clarifies people?s common misconceptions. One issue with many of these misconceptions is the legalization of medical marijuana."
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Medical Marijuana, 1999.
Discusses the pros and cons of legalization, with a pro conclusion. Shows its therapeutic properties and uses, positions of the government and physicians, side effects and risks.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 10 sources, $ 55.95
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"LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA FOR THERAPEUTIC USES
Background on and Significance of the Issue
In the midst of a formally declared national war on drug use in the United States, demands continue to be heard for the legalization of the use of marijuana. That such demands continue to be expressed by a population minority segment of substantial size at a time when the seriousness of the drug problem in the United States is not open to question is indicative of the wide divergence of opinion on marijuana legalization that exists in the United States (Clayton & Leukefeld, 1992). Added to this general controversy is the more limited demand for the legalization of marijuana for therapeutic uses (Dansak, 1997).
The focus of the debate over the legalization of marijuana shifted ..."
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