Term Papers on Marijuana

Term Paper Title	Marijuana
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Marijuana

There should have been a NO vote on Proposition 215!
Marijuana is NOT a medicine!
     There currently exists controversy concerning smoking marijuana as a medicine. Many
leaders and members of the public have been misled, by the well financed and organized pro-drug
legalization lobby, into believing there is merit to their argument that smoking marijuana is a safe
and effective medicine. A review of the scientific research, expert medical testimony and
government agency findings shows this to be false. There is no justification for using marijuana as
medicine.
     The California Narcotics Officers' Association consists of over 7,000 criminal justice
professionals who are dedicated to protecting the public from the devastating effects of substance
abuse, whether cocaine, methamphetamine or marijuana. They have seen firsthand the hurting and
often tragic results, both psychologically and physically, for those who chose intoxication as part
of their lifestyles. They have studied the medicinal use of marijuana issue, compiling information
from medical experts to present to those we are sworn to protect. It is their firm belief that any
movement that liberalizes or legalizes substance abuse laws would set us back to the days of the
'70s, when we experienced this country's worst drug problem and the subsequent consequences.
In the '80s, through the combined and concerted efforts of law enforcement and prevention and
treatment professionals, illegal drug use was reduced by 50 percent. Teenagers graduating from
the class of 1992 had a 50 percent lesser chance of using drugs than did those who graduated in
the class of 1979. Substance abuse rises whenever public attitude is more tolerant towards drugs
(i.e., they are safe and harmless.) Other factors that contribute to a rise in use include increased
availability, reduced risk with using or selling and lower prices. In 1993, for the first time in 12
years of steady decline, illegal drug use rose and continues to climb. A major contributing factor is
a message that drugs "aren't so bad." To counter this "just say yes" campaign, all of us should feel
compelled to provide the facts on the use of marijuana as medicine. These documented facts will
prove beyond a doubt that MARIJUANA IS NOT MEDICINE.
     FACT: The movement to legitimize marijuana as medicine is not encouraged by the
pharmaceutical companies, Federal Food and Drug Administration, health and medical
associations of medical experts; but instead by groups such as the National Organization for the
Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) and the Drug Policy Foundation (DPF). These
organizations have little medical expertise and favor various forms of legalizing illegal drugs.
     FACT: The majority of the marijuana advocates' "evidence" comes from unscientific,
non-examined or analyzed illustrative statements from people with a variety of illnesses. It is
unknown whether these individuals used marijuana prior to their illnesses or are using marijuana
in combination with other medicines. It is also unknown if they had a recent thorough medical
exam or are justifying there u...

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