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Legalization of Marijuana

Legalization of Marijuana . Hayden Bridges Andy Hahn. What is Marijuana?. It is a plant that commonly grows in tropical and temperate areas Marijuana is often referred to as Mary Jane, weed, bud, pot, or herb Its scientific name is Cannabis Sativa

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Legalization of Marijuana

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  1. Legalization of Marijuana Hayden Bridges Andy Hahn

  2. What is Marijuana? • It is a plant that commonly grows in tropical and temperate areas • Marijuana is often referred to as Mary Jane, weed, bud, pot, or herb • Its scientific name is Cannabis Sativa • The drug/chemical found in marijuana is called THC “Tetrahydrocannabinol”

  3. Contrary to some common belief, the marijuana flower or bud is what is smoked, not the leaves. The white crystal like hairs is where most of the THC is contained, which is what is associated with getting high. (Plant)

  4. Why is it used? Marijuana is intended for use as a psychoactive drug • Used recreationally • It is used for medical purposes • It is used for spiritual and religious purposes

  5. How is Marijuana consumed? • Smoking- can be smoked in joints, blunts, bongs, bubblers, pipes, and even out of fruits • Vaporizing- used in vaporizers, doesn’t use smoke but vapor • Oil/wax- consumed out of bongs made for dabs • Eating- can be made into almost any type of edible including cookies, and brownies • Pills- synthetic forms of THC can be taken • Drinking- can be mixed or made into most drinks which are commonly teas and coffee

  6. History of Marijuana • 2900 BC Chinese Emperor Fu His References Marijuana as a Popular Medicine • 1000 BC Bhang, a Drink of Cannabis and Milk, Is Used in India as an Painkiller • 70 AD Roman Medical Text Cites Cannabis to Treat Earaches and Suppress Sexual Longing (Historical Timeline - Medical Marijuana - ProCon.org)

  7. 1578 Chinese Medical Text Describes Medical Uses for Marijuana • 1611-1762 Jamestown Settlers Bring Marijuana to North America • 1745-1775 George Washington Grows Hemp • 1918 US Pharmaceutical Farms Grow 60,000 Pounds of Cannabis Annually (Historical Timeline - Medical Marijuana - ProCon.org)

  8. 1937 Marihuana Tax Act Leads to Decline in Marijuana Prescriptions • 1970 Controlled Substances Act Classifies Marijuana as a Drug with "No Accepted Medical Use" • May 1985 Marinol, synthetic form of “THC” Approved by FDA • Nov. 5, 1996 California Becomes First State to Legalize Medical Marijuana • Nov. 7, 2012 Colorado and Washington legalize Marijuana recreationally (Historical Timeline - Medical Marijuana - ProCon.org)

  9. The effects of Marijuana when consumed • Increase appetite • Increase heart rate • Euphoria • Red glassy eyes • Random bursts of laughter • Slowed reaction time • Short term memory loss • Heightened thinking and long term memory (Marijuana - Marijuana Use and Effects of Marijuana)

  10. Marijuana Classification The range of effects of marijuana make it hard to classify. Increased appetite, and heart rate= stimulant Euphoria, random bursts of laughter, and heightened thinking= hallucinogen Slowed reaction time= depressant

  11. Marijuana Scheduling Marijuana is currently classified as a schedule one drug in the United States. “Schedule one drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Schedule one drugs are the most dangerous drugs are the most dangerous drugs of all the drug schedules with potentially severe psychological or physical dependence” (DEA)

  12. Medical Benefits • AIDS For HIV/AIDS patients trying to stay healthy in the face of appetite loss and wasting syndrome, cannabinoid drugs are a viable treatment that do not adversely affect other required medications. • Cancer Nausea is one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment, but marijuana can help ease it, (Medical Benefits of Cannabis)

  13. CrohnsDisease British research shows that cannabis might actually reverse the bowel leakage associated with Crohn's disease. • Chronic Pain It can relieve pain without nausea or other offensive side-effects. • Depression Cannabis may be a viable treatment for many forms of clinical depression, including bipolar disorder, where the cycles between depression and manic moods are less frequent while taking the drug. (Medical Benefits of Cannabis)

  14. Glaucoma Studies have shown that smoking pot does reduce the intraocular pressure associated with glaucoma, but they also raise concerns about decreased blood pressure and increased heart rates. • Insomnia Insomnia is a recognized disease in the medical community. What isn't recognized by most doctors however, is that they don't need pills and sedatives to treat this illness. (Medical Benefits of Cannabis)

  15. Multiple Sclerosis Cannabis may not just alleviate MS symptoms. New studies show it may halt the progression of the disease. • Seizures Epileptic patients have said that, after using cannabis with their more conventional prescription drugs, they can wean themselves off the prescriptions and stay seizure-free as long as they continue using cannabis. • Tourettes Syndrome Though it's not yet on the acceptable conditions list for medical marijuana authorization in any state, both anecdotal and clinical evidence show that Tourette's Syndrome symptoms are eased by cannabis. (Medical Benefits of Cannabis)

  16. (Dependence Chart)

  17. Random Facts about Marijuana • Worldwide, it is estimated that about 162 million adults use marijuana at least once per year, and 22.5 million use the drug daily • Approximately 100 million Americans have tried marijuana at least once • It would take 800 joints to kill a person—but the cause of death would be carbon monoxide poisoning(What Is the Lethal Dose of Marijuana) • During the temperance movement of the 1890s, marijuana was commonly recommended as a substitute for alcohol. • There have been no recorded cases of marijuana use only causing an overdose fatality, or lung cancer case to this day. (DRUG FACTS) • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V7PlWcnIens

  18. Famous/Successful People who use(d) Marijuana • Michael Phelps • Most decorated Olympian in history, relies heavily on endurance and training to be successful. (The 10 Most Successful Potheads on the Planet… Cool Enough to Admit It)

  19. Michael Bloomberg • Is the current mayor of New York City and has been there since his election in 2002. • Famously quoted for saying, when asked if he smoked when he was younger: “You bet I did. And I enjoyed it!” • Montel Williams • Former TV show host who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1999 and has used marijuana as his medicine of choice due to its lack of harmful side effects. (The 10 Most Successful Potheads on the Planet… Cool Enough to Admit It)

  20. Sir Richard Branson • Known for owning multiple companies under the Virgin name, mobile and airways to name two. • He is the 236th richest man in the world and he owns his own island. • Barack Obama • Our current president of the United States and he openly talks about his pot smoking past in high school and college in his book: “Dreams of my Father” (The 10 Most Successful Potheads on the Planet… Cool Enough to Admit It)

  21. State Laws and Classifications (Moon)

  22. Pennsylvania: Completely criminal • Possession of 30 grams or less is a misdemeanor with a 30 day maximum sentence in jail and a maximum $500 fine • Possession of more than 30 grams is still a misdemeanor with a penalty of up to 1 year in jail and up to a $5,000 fine. • Distribution of 30 grams or more is a felony with a possible 3 year sentence and $25,000 fine. (Norml)

  23. North Carolina: Decriminalized possession • Possession of up to a .5 ounce is a class 3 misdemeanor with a max fine of $200. • Possession of a half ounce to 1.5 ounces is a class 1 misdemeanor with a max sentence of 45 days in jail or a $1,000 fine. • Possession with intent to sell from 10 to 50 pounds is a class H felony with up to 25-30 months in jail and a minimum fine of $5,000. (Norml)

  24. Vermont: Medical use of marijuana is legal • All charges are without a prescription • Possession of 2 ounces or less is a misdemeanor with a max sentence of 6 months and max fine of $500, any possession over 2 ounces is a felony. • Distribution of .5 ounce or less is a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of 2 years and fine of up to $10,000. • Distribution of more than .5 of an ounce to 1 ounce is a felony of up to 5 years in jail and a maximum fine of $100,000. (Norml)

  25. California: Decriminalized possession laws along with approved medical use • Possession of 28.5 grams (just over an ounce) is an infraction with a max fine of $100. If under 18 years of age it could be a 10 day sentence along with a $250 fine. • Possession of more than 28.5 grams it is a misdemeanor with up to 6 months in jail and a max fine of $500. • Any amount with intent to sell is a felony with a penalty of 16 months to 3 years in jail. (Norml)

  26. Colorado: Recreational use approved for 21 and older • Private possession of up to 1 ounce is approved. • Possession of 2 ounces or more is a class 2 petty offense with a max fine of $100. • Illegal sale of 5 pounds or more is a class 4 felony with a sentence of 2-6 years and a maximum fine of $20,000-$500,000. (Norml)

  27. Facts about Alcohol The peak Blood Alcohol Level occurs 60 to 90 minutes after ingestion when the stomach is empty. Vomiting is part of the automatic defense system of the body activated to prevent more alcohol from being absorbed More than 18 million people who use alcohol need substance abuse treatment One third of suicides are associated with alcohol misuse (Drinking Facts)

  28. Alcohol consumption by college students is linked to at least 1,400 student deaths and 500,000 unintentional injuries each year • .40% blood alcohol content is generally considered lethal • One half of car accidents are associated with alcohol misuse • One third of homicides are associated with alcohol misuse (Drinking Facts)

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  30. Facts about Tobacco • 50mg of nicotine is the average lethal dosage to kill a human being • 1964 and 2004, cigarette smoking caused an estimated 12 million deaths • In 2010, more than 220,000 new cases of lung cancer were reported • Approximately 52% of smokers attempted to quit in 2010 • For every person who dies from a smoking-related disease, 20 more people suffer with at least one serious illness from smoking (CDC)

  31. Long-term users of smokeless tobacco have a 50% greater risk of developing oral cancers than non-users. • 75% of cancers in the mouth, lips, tongue, throat, nose and larynx are due to tobacco use. • One can of snuff gives you as much nicotine as 60 cigarettes (CDC)

  32. $$$ The War on Drugs $$$ • http://www.prohibitioncosts.org/ • IS IT WORTH IT?

  33. Works Cited Bushell Amy. “More doctors smoke camels.” Online image. The Rise and Fall of Cigarette Advertising. Web. 21 April 2013. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18 Dec. 2012. Web. 22 Apr. 2013. “DEA / Drug Scheduling. DEA / Drug Scheduling. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Apr. 2013 “Dependence Chart.” Online image. Really interesting chart: Comparing Dependence Potential vs. Active dose/Lethal Dose ratio of common drugs. Web. 21 April 2013. "Drinking Facts." Drinking Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Apr.2013. "DRUG FACTS." Drug Facts. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2013.

  34. "Historical Timeline - Medical Marijuana - ProCon.org." Historical Timeline – Medical Marijuana ProCon.org. N.p., n.d.Web.22 Apr.2013. Norml Working to Reform Marijuana Laws. Norml Foundation, n.d. norml.org Web. 3 Apr. 2013 "Marijuana - Marijuana Use and Effects of Marijuana." WebMD. WebMD, 02 Mar. 0001. Web. 22 Apr. 2013. "Medical Benefits of Cannabis." RSS. N.p., n.d.Web. 22 Apr. 2013. Moon David. “State Map.” Online Image. Maryland Juice. Web. 21 April 2013.

  35. The 10 Most Successful Potheads on the Planet… Cool Enough to Admit It." COED College Lifestyle Sexy Girls L Funny Photos L Beer Culture L Sports L Celebrities RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2013. “Plant.” Online image. Tylight. Web. 21 April 2013 The Union: The Business Behind Getting High. Dir. Brett Harvey. Perf. Tommy Chong, Joe Rogan, Norm Stamper, Larry Campbell, Jack A. Cole, Jeffery Miron, Steve Bloom, Marc Emery, Ian Mulgrew. Eagle Entertainment,2007. Online. "What Is the Lethal Dose of Marijuana?" What Is the Lethal Dose of Marijuana?N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2013.

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