Abstract
This paper is an in-depth look at why marijuana's use for medical application is a purpose important enough to legalize the substance with pharmaceutical control by the government. The author examines scientific and historical background of marijuana, and the lack of public information on marijuana.

Outline
Medical marijuana use.
Ancient use of marijuana
Marijuana used for religion and other things.
Facts about marijuana.
Research on marijuana's potential abuse.
Lack of public information on marijuana
"Legal" drugs abuse
Media hype of marijuana
Ethnic tendency towards abuse
Marijuana and cancer chemotherapy
Marijuana and AIDS
Other medical uses of marijuana
Enough medical research.
Cannabis research
AIDS patients and marijuana.
Medical marijuana activists
Voters in favor of legalizing marijuana in many states.
Positive medical applications of cannabis.
Many countries have legalized medicinal marijuana.

From the Paper
"Marijuana has been known for centuries and played a significant role in human history, being used for religious ceremonies, rope, medicine and recreation, among other registered uses. An enormous amount of hypothesis has been developed concerning other uses, or consequences of using dope. Mythologies from many countries speak of numberless gods and deids. It is possible many of these gods were imagined or seen by shaman or oracles that were under the influences of drugs. Cannabis use was mentioned in the fours Vedas (from India), one of the oldest religious manuscripts (Harrison, 70). Such Reginald Campbell and R Everett offer a general overview of marijuana in Substance Abuse in Workplace: " The most common form of marijuana found in the U.S. is Cannabis Sativa... There are about 421 known chemicals in the plant... but the active chemical is believed to be the tetrahydro-cannabinols (THC), oils possessing physiological activity... Some symptoms of marijuana intoxication include confusion, euphoria, hallucinations, hunger, red eyes, ego-inflation, dry mouth, excessive laughing and coma" (42-43). Marijuana intoxication is said to last two to three hours, but the ingredient delta-9-tetrahydro -cannabinol can accumulate in brain and testes tissues (Hubbard, Franco, Onaivi, 1999). Marijuana, pot or weed, among other names, has a variety of practical uses. Hemp is used to built cords and even clothing. There are a number of websites on the Internet that offer a variety of products made out of hemp. Sadly, it is to blame that such a helpful herb be considered illegal due to the bad nature and unconsciousness of humans."

Tags:cancer, effects, legalization, marijuana, medical, hemp, aids, chemotherpay, fda, ms, cannabis, medicine, drug, smoke

Abstract
This paper examines both sides of the argument regarding legalization of marijuana, concluding that it should be legalized and regulated by the government. The paper gives background information about marijuana, discussing how various states have approached legal issues regarding its use. Then, the paper points to prohibition, comparing it to similar issues with marijuana legalization. This leads to a further exploration of how government policy shows unequal treatment between alcohol, tobacco and marijuana. The paper then argues in favor of appropriate and logically consistent marijuana laws would regulate domestic marijuana production to ensure its quality and relative safety in conjunction with taxing the product, just as is the case with both tobacco and alcohol products. The paper concludes by stating that instead of subjecting marijuana users to criminal prosecution, government authorities should simply apply the same approach to marijuana as has been traditionally applied to alcohol and tobacco.


Outline:
Background and History:
Legal Issues
Government Paternalism and Prohibition:
The Advantages of Legalized Domestic Production
The Injustice of Unequal Regulation of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Critics of contemporary U.S. law pertaining to marijuana use suggest that there is no logical basis for treating marijuana sale and use any differently from that associated with other substances consumed recreationally for their mood-altering effects, such as
alcohol and tobacco. According to that view, marijuana should be produced, regulated, and taxed in the exact same manner as alcohol and tobacco. Proponents of criminal sanctions for marijuana use and possession maintain that it is a dangerous "gateway" drug that dramatically increases the likelihood of progression to more harmful drugs of abuse, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin, mainly because most users of hard drugs smoked marijuana first."

Tags:cannabis, recreational drugs, medicinal marijuana, tobacco, alcohol

Abstract
The paper discusses how marijuana is illegal, even though many other, much more dangerous drugs are legal, an enormous amount of taxpayers' money is spent on trying to stop people from using it. In this essay, it is argued that the ban on marijuana is illogical, and that marijuana should be legalized. There are three main reasons for this: first of all, it is a proven fact that marijuana has useful medicinal qualities and can relieve the suffering of many people. Moreover, as will be pointed out, marijuana is banned for reasons that have more to do with history and politics than with any innate harmfulness in marijuana. Secondly, the war on drugs is not working and is a waste of money. Finally, marijuana must be legalized because banning it violates the human rights of sick people.

From the Paper
"Marijuana is illegal, even though many other, much more dangerous drugs are legal. Not only is marijuana illegal, but an enormous amount of taxpayers' money is spent on trying to stop people from using it. In this essay, it will be argued that the ban on marijuana is illogical, and that marijuana should be legalized. There are three main reasons for this: first of all, it is a proven fact that marijuana has useful medicinal qualities and can relieve the suffering of many people. Moreover, as will be pointed out, marijuana is banned for reasons that have more to do with history and politics than with any innate harmfulness in marijuana."

Tags:marijuana, legalize, medical

Abstract
This paper takes the view that medicinal marijuana should be legalized in all 50 states. The paper compares marijuana to other more conventional forms of medicine, and exposes some of the borderline unconstitutional medicinal marijuana programs in place today. The paper reveals how it has been scientifically proven that marijuana is an effective treatment for some chronic diseases, and passionately argues that legalizing marijuana medicinally and federally regulating the process will possibly even save lives.

From the Paper
"The medical community has made many scientific breakthroughs over the past few decades. There are machines that use magnets to view our internal organs, vaccines that can prevent certain types of cancer, and pain medications that can numb intense pain in an almost otherworldly fashion. Yet, the medical world has left one marvelous resource virtually untapped. The resource being referred to here is Cannabis. Cannabis goes by various names: Marijuana, Weed, Pot, Mary Jane, etc... and although it carries a variety of names, one thing is certainly true about this substance; it heals. Marijuana has been scientifically proven to diminish tumors, and stimulate appetites in Cancer and AIDs patients, but is only recognized as legal, for medical use, in thirteen states, including California, Maine, Rhode Island and Vermont (Frost). Other states have certain laws in place that don't actually legalize Marijuana for medicinal purposes but instead allow those who are deemed "sick enough" to either grow or obtain the drug on their own accord. Law enforcement officials rarely understand these laws, and innocent law-abiding citizens are often penalized for trying to access their medicine. Legalizing medicinal Marijuana in all 50 states will not only be beneficiary, but will hopefully end the use of other more toxic means of healing."

Tags:legalizing medicinal marijuana, unconventional medicine, poor medical programs, alternative medicine, marijuana, pot, mary jane

Abstract
The paper argues that the attempt to legalize marijuana in Canada could result in a budgetary windfall. The paper contends that not only could the nation's police agencies incur fewer enforcement costs associated with marijuana related police activities, but the various provincial levels of government and the central government could gain further revenue streams from taxation on the legal production of marijuana. The paper believes that the budgetary benefits as well as the economic benefits from legalizing marijuana could be positive, however, the attempt to legalize marijuana could have adverse effects on higher levels of government. The paper explaisn that the rationale behind this argument is that the attempt to legalize marijuana could involve sacrificing too much in the way of political capital for either of the major political parties.

From the Paper
"The attempt to legalize marijuana in Canada could result in a budgetary windfall. Not only could the nation's police agencies incur fewer enforcement costs associated with marijuana related police activities, but the various provincial levels of government and the central government could gain further revenue streams from taxation on the legal production of marijuana. Therefore, the budgetary benefits as well as the economic benefits from legalizing marijuana could be positive, however, the attempt..."

Tags:marijuana, legalization, economic

Abstract
This paper, based on research by Chen et al, argues that marijuana smoking does not lead to cancer and in fact may actually lower the risk of cancer among non-tobacco smokers. Chen's literature review is cited, which shows various risks among those who use marijuana as opposed to those who only use tobacco. Also discussed is the chemical make up of marijuana compared to cigarettes. Various other research is considered, however the author warns that because marijuana is illegal, results from long-term study of its effects are more difficult to obtain. The results that are available, however, have lead Chen et al to believe marijuana is not closely linked to cancer as was once believed.

Introduction
Thesis Statement
Discussion
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The debate concerning whether marijuana should be made legal or not is widespread. In some regions of the West marijuana is distributed freely because it is thought to be harmless, even more so than tobacco. On the other hand, some states in the United States have banned marijuana, even growers with the rationale that marijuana is harmful for health. These controversies have their roots in controversial research studies on smoking marijuana and its effects. Every now and then research findings present new properties of marijuana that raise up concerns among the public for medical, social and legal reasons. There has been no conclusive results of these findings, and the effects of marijuana smoking on cancer remain hypothetical according to Chen et al (2008, p.263). For this purpose Chen et al have undertaken a study of marijuana to evaluate its carcinogenicity (the agent that causes cancer) of marijuana smoke. Their purpose is to enumerate on the effects of marijuana's usage and how its properties could be used to further medicinal development for treatment of cancer patients. The following critical evaluation of their study, shall try to assess the factors that lead to the conclusion that marijuana is not cancerous."

Tags:tobacco, non-marijuana smokers, psychology, drugs

Abstract
The paper discusses how for many people, marijuana is an illicit drug that fuels juvenile delinquency and crime in general; for other people, marijuana is emblematic of a counter-culture they find repellent. On the other hand, the paper discusses how there are also plenty of people who perceive marijuana as a mostly harmless indulgence - and then there are those who feel that marijuana should be legalized for medicinal purposes. With all this as a backdrop, the paper argues that marijuana should be made legal because it offers a number of medicinal benefits that many other substances simply do not offer.

From the Paper
"There is little question that marijuana invites plenty of controversy from many quarters. For many people, marijuana is an illicit drug that fuels juvenile delinquency and crime in general; for other people, marijuana is emblematic of a counter-culture they find repellent. On the other hand, there are also plenty of people who perceive marijuana as a mostly harmless indulgence - and then there are those who feel that marijuana should be legalized for medicinal purposes. With all this as a backdrop, the next several pages will argue that marijuana should be made legal..."

Tags:marijuana, medicine, legalized

Abstract
This paper examines both sides of the debate to legalize marijuana, particularly in light of recent ballot initiatives to decriminalize or loosen marijuana laws. 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.

From the Paper
"The similarity between the pleasure-effects of marijuana and heroin and the severity of its withdrawal symptoms lends credence to the controversial "gateway" theory. Critics of legalization argue that marijuana users who do not choose to stop can very well become inured to the drug's pleasure effects. This may lead them to seek the same pleasure effects from stronger and deadlier drugs such as cocaine."

Tags:crime, violence, public, health, law, enforcement, medicinal, marijuana, drug, public, acceptance

Abstract
An in-depth look at the history and usage of medical Marijuana. The author looks at marijuana usage in different cultures for different medical conditions.

From the paper:

"Marijuana is the common name for a drug comprised of the leaves and flowering tops of the Indian hemp plant, cannabis sativa, which can be smoked or eaten for unique feelings. The active ingredient of marijuana, known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is concentrated in the flowering tops of the Indian hemp plant. In the USA, the legality of marijuana, found to be medically useful by some, has been a controversial topic for decades (Nahas 1)."

Tags:cannabis, marijuana, medical, pot, tetrahydrocannabinol, thc, weed

Abstract
The paper analyzes the pros and cons of the marijuana decriminalization debate. The paper briefly examines both sides of the argument and concludes that there is compelling evidence arguing against the continued decriminalization of marijuana. Specifically, the paper looks at the resources which can be diverted to more important issues, and also at the way that decriminalizing marijuana could make the difficult tasks of police officers considerably easier. The paper concludes that that marijuana is less problematic than alcohol and over-the-counter drugs and that decriminalization would be beneficial.

From the Paper
"There can be little question that marijuana use has polarized the American in ways that would have been unanticipated even a few years ago. Not least of all, there is a battle ongoing between those who feel the decriminalization of marijuana is simply a step forward and one more means of allocating police resources more efficiently, and those who feel that rampant marijuana use - and certainly its decriminalization - is one more instance of America's moral decay. The following paper will review the arguments against marijuana decriminalization and the arguments in favor of marijuana decriminalization. As should become apparent, there are a number of compelling and trenchant arguments against continuing the prohibition against a drug that causes far less havoc each and every year than do alcohol and/or over-the-counter prescription drugs. With that in mind, it is to a discussion of this thorny issue that this paper now turns."

Tags:marijuana, use, law