Also, gangs are in control of the drug so because of that there is a lot of violence around the drug. ... Marijuana is not that dangerous of a drug, people just exaggerate to make it seem like it is such a bad drug. The DEA's Administrative Law Judge, Francis Young concluded: "In strict medical terms marijuana is far safer than many foods we commonly consume. ... "THC is a very safe drug. ... Despite the widespread illicit use of marijuana there are very few if any instances of people dying from an overdose. ...

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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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However, in today's society it's categorized as an illicit, illegal substance. ... However, the federal government and its drug enforcement agencies claim there is no distinction in federal law. ... Classified as a Schedule I drug, cannabis belongs to the most restrictive categories for psychoactive drugs in the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) five categories. Drugs in this category meet three criteria: the drug has high potential for abuse; the drug has not therapeutic value; the drug is not safe for medicinal use. ... Compared to other drugs, dependency on marijuana is...

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Finally they would find out how much it is costing government to enforce Canada's pot laws is estimated at 300 million dollars, with only 20,000 people arrested on marijuana possession charges each year. ... Taxes from the legalized selling of marijuana could be used to help those who have problems with more seriously harmful drugs also the money that the government spends on enforcing the marijuana laws could be used in the same way. ... This money could be used to help with more illicit drug trade with stuff like cocaine and heroin and funding overall drug use prevention and treatme...

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It will allow for money spent on drug law enforcement to be spent more wisely and it will increase revenue. ... Every year in the United States, ten billion dollars are spent on enforcing drug laws alone. ... Not only has the drug problem increased, but drug related problems are on the rise. ... Another argument as to why marijuana and other illicit substances should be legalized is because medical professionals have found several applications for the hemp plant. ... They also say that by making weed legal, the people who have never tried drugs for fear of getting caught by the law will have...

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This drug is widely used among teenagers and college students. ... My cousin began his job as a drug-free employee. ... In 1978, the legislature of New Mexico was the first in the nation to pass a law that acknowledges marijuana for its medicinal purposes. They enacted after hearing testimonies made by Lynn Pierson, a cancer patient, and other patients that are diagnosed with glaucoma who favor this illicit drug for its medical advantages ("Medicinal Marijuana" 2). ... Since it is the second abused drug, I believe that if marijuana was made legal, it will soon become the number one abused...

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