It was a minor scandal involving a minor sport, but it spoke volumes about the world's shifting relationship with its favorite illicit drug. ... One of the more prominent groups that lobbies for the legalization of marijuana is NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws). 1. ... Essentially, it is a non-profit interest lobby that represents the interests of millions of otherwise law-abiding citizens who smoke marijuana responsibly. ... The DEA is clearly opposed to the legalization of illicit drugs. ... Decriminalization is the best option for marijuana laws today...

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It has been found to be a myth that marijuana is a gateway drug, or a stepping-stone to harder more dangerous drugs. ... Marijuana laws are based on falsehoods, misinformation and just plain fear. ... The laws against marijuana are based on falsehoods, which continue today. ... It is clear that the marijuana laws need reform. ... A regulated, legal market would reduce pot sales and use among teenagers, as well as other illicit drugs. ...

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To stop the trafficking of illicit drugs is just one of many aspects to fighting a successful war on drugs. ... Tough laws and stiff penalties is just a fact of life in getting this point across to the citizens of America who might use and distribute illegal drugs such as marijuana. People seem to respect the law better when the consequence and repercussions are made known to them. ... Meyers, a drug addiction physician at Kaiser Permanente in Carson, California, stated in an argument that this medical agenda of the proponents of marijuana would result in public confusion and in poor...

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Since the 1930's the government has made this drug illegal for US> citizens despite many attempts to legalize the drug. Many claim the drug is less dangerous and addictive than other legal drugs such as nicotine and alcohol. ... Despite all of this, these drugs are legal. ... However, the definition of a gateway drug is not only pointed at marijuana, but other drugs as well. ... Considering any drug a gateway drug can also be coincidental. ...

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Groups have been formed to legalize the drug for medicinal purposes, and other groups have been formed to keep marijuana illegal. ... The Drug II. ... The hemp plant Cannabis sativa, commonly known as marijuana, is a very popular drug in the United States for its unique effects. ... The drug affects people differently by how strong the drug is, where it is used, what the user expects to happen, how it is taken, and if other drugs are used. ... It is the single most used illicit drug in the United States (Microsoft Encarta 2001, Marijuana). ...

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