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Question by : Need Ur Help! Any Law Students? On Marijuana Legalization!?
we’re gonna debate on the legalization of marijuana. its more like an argument, not a trial. 10 Min’s each. i know you guys love it! we are the proponent team. now i need more examples that have a high authority, any recent case about marijuana? do you have any or a draft you’ve worked before? i checked on findlaw.com found little about it…thank u folks. contact me at [email protected]
@Ergre United States of America! thank you
Best answer:
Answer by Ergre
dude – marijuana legislation of what country?
Answer by ☯420★
The following source states how the prohibition of drugs has failed, thus recommending the legalisation of illicit substances. Specifically, it mentions the legalisation of cannabis.
– http://www.globalcommissionondrugs.org/Report
This report was conducted by the “Family Council of Drug Awareness” Europe. It states that the prohibition of cannabis is unfounded and recommends that it should be reversed. They also go into details about the Cannabis Biomass Energy Equation — it shows how marijuana is the best bio fuel.
– Cannabis: The Facts, Human Rights and the Law – The Report of the FCDA Europe:
The following is a patent given by the US government. The US government often states that marijuana has no medicinal benefits, yet it has given a patent stating that cannabinoids (found in THC in marijuana) has great medicinal benefits.
– U.S. Patent # 6630507: “Cannabinoids as Antioxidants and Neuroprotectants”
I’d recommend you do the following areas for your presentation:
– How prohibition does not work: Use the first source and examples of how the US government spends billions of dollars each year on the “War on Drugs”. In spite of this, marijuana use is on the increase and its availability is also increasing. The lack of government regulation, such as that seen with alcohol and cigarettes, means it is easier for younger people to get access to marijuana compared to alcohol and cigarettes. (CASA report: http://blog.norml.org/2009/08/28/study-says-its-easier-for-teens-to-buy-marijuana-than-beer/)
– How marijuana is medically less harmful and addictive than other legal drugs: Alcohol is more dangerous than marijuana; show how many people die each year from alcohol, compared to the number who have overdosed from marijuana — ZERO people have died from marijuana overdoses.
To summarise, think about the following:
– negative effects on society due to prohibition causing more gang crime, etc.
– negative effects on economy due to billions being wasted trying to enforce the prohibition.
– medical facts that marijuana is less dangerous than other legal drugs, and how cannabinoids have been shown to be medically beneficial.
You’ll nail the debate because there are no valid arguments from the opposition who support its criminalisation.
P.S. If they mention Dr Heath’s study in 1974 which linked cannabis to brain damage, remind them that it was because the monkeys were starved of oxygen during the experiment, as he pumped 50 joints worth of cannabis into the monkey without including oxygen — it was oxygen starvation which caused the brain damage, not marijuana!
Dr Heath’s study is the main foundation of all the propaganda and misinformation out there. Modern medical science has debunked his findings.
Also, they’ll probably mention it causes mental illnesses. Again, this is wrong. Only those who have mental illnesses in their genes are susceptible to it being highlighted by marijuana. Cannabis DOES NOT cause mental illnesses.
JL Newbern Students Win Drug Awareness Essay Contest
Earlier in the school year, the Valdosta Elks Lodge held a Drug Awareness Essay and Poster Contest for students from 3rd through 8th grade in the Valdosta City and Lowndes County School Systems. The theme for this year's contest was “Down with drugs.
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Octorara district to host drug awareness town-hall meeting Tuesday
The Octorara Area School District will host an informational town hall meeting Tuesday to raise awareness about the use of heroin and other drugs in the community. Speaking at the meeting will be Betsy Gillen, whose 21-year-old son, John Gillen, died …
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Parents Honor Alyssa Byrne With Volunteerism, Drug Awareness
Parents of a Petaluma girl who died after leaving a concert with drugs in her system are raising awareness of the importance of having a buddy system. Jean Elle reports. Parents Honor Alyssa Byrne… Link; Embed; Email. Copy. Close. Link to this video.
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Question by Meghan W.: General addiction support?
I have what I believe to be an addiction, but it does not fall into the regular “groups” (Drugs, Alcohol, Sex/Porn, etc). Are there any general addiction support groups where I could seek peer aid?
Best answer:
Answer by kim s
It’s kinda hard to help if we don’t know what the addiction is. But there might be a support group for it. Maybe try googling it instead.
Answer by orchidmg
www.NAMI.org
National Alliance of Mental Illness
They have support groups in many cities. See if your city has a group. They meet 1-3 a month for an hour and a half. Talking helps. You will be surprised that you aren’t alone.
I use to be addicted to beer and cigarettes and sex. After my divorce and having a child I stopped all that. But I’m now addicted to spending money on crap. Purses, pens, lighthouses, books, food. I’m also addicted to food. Big time! My health isn’t good because of it. I’m also addicted to Yahoo Answers 🙂
Good luck
Local stories tell deadly dangers of drug abuse
Since Schmaus' passing in May, many classmates have joined with area parents and other adults in a group for St. Francis Community Drug Awareness, to combat an issue that has grown in Anoka County and beyond its borders. Concerned residents filled …
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Girl Talk: Why I'm Thankful For My Weekly 12-Step Meeting
But even in the many years before he discovered and became addicted to the drug that destroyed many of his relationships and eventually lead to his death, he was an addict through and through. Addicted to alcohol early on, he eventually stopped …
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Class Notes: Schools to observe Performance-Enhancing Drug Awareness Week
The respective boards of education for Gainesville City and Hall County schools have adopted a resolution to recognize Performance-Enhancing Drug Awareness Week, Dec. 8-14. “It's often true that what we begin to see in the adult culture, certainly it's …
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Students distribute ribbons to promote drug awareness
HAMDEN — Members of the Hamden High School Students Against Destructive Decisions club promoted drug awareness and “Positive Choices” in observance of National Red Ribbon week. Red ribbons, provided by the local Chapter of Mother's Against …
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RAW VIDEO: Imperial County Sheriff's Office holds drug awareness program
More than 1,300 Imperial Valley sixth-graders got an up-close look at how using drugs will affect their life during the Imperial County Sheriff's Office drug awareness program “The Drug Store.” The students went through a series of scenes showing them …
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Question by usa_jcrew68: Can you think of some ideas on how we can prevent school shootings?
The VA Tech massacre, the Columbine killings, and countless other school shootings has created fear and paranoia in the our schools and society. We realized since 911 anything devastating can happen at any moment. The VA tech incident (even though it wasnt terrorist related)has created a a higher “awareness” in our society. I think gun control, random drug testing, and mental health testing should be the norm in all institutions.
List some other reasonable ideas that can prevent a shooting like this from occuring again?
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Answer by Roadkill
Arm the students and faculty. Banning guns from schools just creates unarmed victims at the mercy of someone who doesn’t obey the gun ban.
Answer by Jordan B
Just like some high schools you can have a metal detector when you enter.
Drug, gang, bullying awareness for teens and parents
Experts at the safety fair will be covering a variety of issues students could face from cyber bullying to gang and drug awareness. "The students will start learning about the laws relevant to each of the subjects so that they know when they're getting …
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The Port to hold Community Drug Awareness Night
WESTPORT – Westport Christian Church (The Port) will be holding a Community Drug Awareness Night Thursday, Oct. 10, beginning at 7 p.m., as a way to be proactive regarding the rampant drug-related issues facing the county and the country. “Drug abuse …
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Question by Shannon: Third speaker in a formal debate tips?
Hey, so I have to debate on the subject That performance enhancing drugs should be allowed in sports. I am the third speaker and I need to know some tips or some easy to read instructions on what I should do. My team is for the argument. Please help.
My point I will discuss is “If they are banned in sports, why not the rest of the world?” and the first speaker will discuss “It’s the athletes choice.” and the second speaker will be discussing “It brings more drug awareness.” and “Referring to the Lance Armstrong case.”
All help is much appreciated, thank you.
Best answer:
Answer by Indiana Frenchman
the web page (below) describes: How to Write a Speech if You’re Third Speaker
Steps
1 Greet the audience. “Good evening,chairperson, ladies and gentlemen” will suffice. This covers everyone and in a debate, you generally shouldn’t say more than this in terms of a greeting.
2 Explain that before you sum up your team’s case for the night, your opposition has a few major flaws in their argument you would like to point out. This should be your second sentence.
3 Signpost your rebuttals extremely briefly. “The affirmative team has three primary issues with the opposing team’s case”. Some people like to do this, others do not. It can help with your structuring mark, however.
4 Preform your rebuttals by stating the relevant member of the opposing team, what they said, and what you counter to it is. E.g. “The first speaker of the negative team stated that…” “This is incorrect, however, because…” Repeat this for any other rebuttals.
5 “I will now sum up my team’s case for the night”. Always mention this because it signals the end of your rebuttal period and the beginning of your conclusion.
6 Starting from your first speaker’s first argument and working your way through to your second speaker’s last argument, briefly explain what they have argued and why it is correct. Be concise, and as clear as possible.
7 Claim that with all the arguments you have just summed up, there is indisputable proof that your side of the debate is the correct one. Finish your speech by restating the topic or possibly the definition, modified so that it supports your team, e.g. if the topic was, “Vegetables are better than fruit,” and you were the negative team, your last sentence should be, “Vegetables are NOT better than fruit.”
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Catalina Community Services walks for drug awareness
The Drug Awareness Walk for National Red Ribbon Week goes from 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 26 at the Catalina Community Services Conference Room, 3535 E. Hawser Street. The event consists of a two-mile walk to Catalina Community Center, 16562 N. Oracle …
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Drug abuse awareness campaign kicks off in Calvert next week
Calvert County is participating in a national campaign, which begins next week, to help raise awareness to the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. Red Ribbon Week always is held Oct. 23 through 31, and this year, the campaign's theme is “A Healthy Me …
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Tewksbury drug awareness week begins Oct. 20
Tewksbury police, schools, and organizations are working together to fight drug use in the community with Drug Awareness Week, beginning on Oct. 20. The week will feature educational programs, live performances and the airing of a documentary, all to …
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Well-known addictions counsellor faces drug charges
A Manitoba woman who has been lauded for her addictions counselling work is now facing weapons and drugs charges. Daniela Conci was nominated for a Women of Distinction Award in 2012 for her work with those struggling with addiction. Conci was a …
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Increase in minors referred to 'seriously' under-resourced CDA for drugs …
There has been a worrying increase in the number of young people under the age of 18 being referred to local drug and alcohol addiction services in the past year, according to Cavan Drug Awareness (CDA). The community-based group meanwhile … “We're …
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