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Sokphhanee Ly
ENC1102
Professor Francis
7 December 2011
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MARIJUANA: WEEDING OUT AMERICA’S GREATEST INFLUENCE
…“Marijuana has proven to show positive effects, we have to consider the risks
factors through regulation, health, and addiction. Although, Marijuana has
negatively influenced younger generations, it is all around us, and therefore should be
legalized in order to take the next step forward.”
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WHAT IS MARIJUANA?
Marijuana is a green, brown, or gray mixture of dried, shredded leaves, stems,
seeds, and flowers of the hemp plant.
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If not erased entirely, taxation would help the nation’s debt
Jobs would be readily available
More money saved as a nation by closing prohibition enforcement agencies
We spend $10 billion a year to enforce prohibition!
Lastly, this would allow law enforcement to pursue real and BIGGER crimes such as murder
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Crimes for possessing, growing, and selling marijuana are far greater than a person who has committed murder
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THE REAL FACTS• Marijuana is already prevalent within our
nation• A 2005 study conducted by the National
Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) estimated that 97.5 million Americans older than 12 have tried marijuana at least once in their lifetime, meaning about 41 percent of the population has tried marijuana (One in ten people!)
• Marijuana contains more than 400 chemicals
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CANNABIS SATIVA’S MANY USES
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MEDICAL MARIJUANAMarijuana helps AIDS patients curb nausea and increase appetiteCancer itself and cancer treatments have several side effects, but marijuana has been known to help with nausea, vomiting, pain relief and also as a sleep aid.
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HOW CAN MARIJUANA HELP?Marijuana helps to fight chronic pain and relieves inflammation for those with arthritis (it also attacks the immune system that triggers arthritis)
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Diabetes
Marijuana is a vasodilator which helps promote blood flow, and reduce blood pressure.
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HOW CAN MARIJUANA HELP Optic nerves become so constricted, it causes increased pressure to the back of the eyeMarijuana reduces the pressures, which creates a sense of euphoria
Pupil
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SOLUTIONS: Be good role models! Stay involved in our children’s lives. Educate our children!
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"Glaucoma | Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Glaucoma." WebMD - Better Information. Better Health. WebMC, LLC, 2005. Web. 10 Dec. 2011. <http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/glaucoma-eyes>.