Other aspects relating to the frequency of drug use by individuals can also demonstrate how diverse the population of drug users is, as well as it brings up the issue of differentiating between using, abusing, and being dependent on drugs. ... As science has made these substances more readily available to study, laws and regulations have also been implemented to control the harm they may cause. As the human race has developed not only have laws changed regarding drugs, but the drugs themselves have evolved. ... As time has progressed, one can see how technological improvements have led to ...

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Many of those who believe illicit drugs are a major problem in America however are usually referring to hard drugs, such as cocaine and heroin. ... These initiatives convinced voters to relax current laws against marijuana use for medical and humane reasons. ... Unfortunately, the "efficacy" of marijuana is unclear because as an illicit drug studies to adequately test it have been thwarted by drug control agencies. ... Most drug-related crime is either when the person is on drugs or the entire crime is about drugs. ... In 1988, following an extensive review of the scientific-evidence on mari...

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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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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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