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A 10 page research paper that contrasts and compares marijuana laws in the EU to those in the US for the purposes of discerning the effects of decriminalization of this drug. The writer discusses the myths v. the fact of marijuana use; effects of decriminalization where it has occurred and the resistance of the US government to decriminalization, which is exemplified by its objections to medical marijuana use. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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heroin as if it were an equally dangerous drug. The fact is that marijuana is not a narcotic, except by statute (Bonnie and Whitebread, 1999). Narcotics, by definition, is a
term that refers to opium and its derivations. Nevertheless, beginning in the early twentieth century numerous myths concerning marijuana use propelled the move toward prohibition. Many people propose decriminalization of
marijuana, particularly for medical use, yet this move has been vehemently opposed by the conservative right, which brings up the question of what would happen if the prohibition of marijuana
was repealed. The most efficient way to discern the answer to this question is to compare US marijuana law to laws in the European Union (EU). Several countries in the
EU, particularly the Netherlands, have relaxed marijuana enforcement to the point that it is equivalent to legalization. Likewise, several states have decriminalized marijuana possession. Examination of these localities, as compared
to states and nations where prohibition is strictly enforced, is illuminating as to the effect of overall decriminalization. However, before proceeding to directly compared US and EU law, it is
helpful to see issues surrounding marijuana use in the context of what is known about this drug. The Facts A prevalent myth is that marijuana is addictive and is
a "gateway" drug that inevitably leads to narcotics use, either cocaine or heroin. The fact is that marijuana is not physically addictive, which is evidenced by the fact that sudden
cessation of use does not initiate with withdrawal symptoms (Bonnie and Whitebread, 1999). It can, however, become a habit, that is, produce psychological dependence. There is no evidence of anything
inherent in the nature of marijuana that predisposes the user to heroin or cocaine abuse (Bonnie and Whitebread, 1999). It is estimated that less than 5 percent of habitual marijuana
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