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In this report, Effects of Marijuana Use, we will analyze The latter are present drug use as a dangerous phenomenon that can lead to increased incidence of ill-health and even death. The research aims to evaluate the effects of drug use. Further, the study seeks to determine whether marijuana should be decriminalized. The study used a descriptive research design which is a scientific method involving the collection and analysis of data to determine the current status of a given phenomenon (Kothari, 2004).
Crime Research and Analysis Assignment PDF
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2Research QuestionShould Cannabis be decriminalised across the globe?Rationale of ResearchThe topic of drug use is common across the globe with attracting the attention of both scholars and policymakers. While some people are in favour of the use of certain drugs and even push for their legalisation, others are firmly against the use and legalisation of drugs outside the medical practice. The latter are present drug use as a dangerous phenomenon that can lead to increased incidence of ill health and even death. These disparate ideologies are thereason for conducting this research with a bias against drug use and legalisation, particularly the drug Cannabis sativa popularly known as marijuana. The use of marijuana and other drugs is continuously increasing around the world, and this paper carries out research to highlight the problems associated with drug use. Further, more nations and states have legalised or are considering legalising certain drugs especially marijuana. As a result, the issues surrounding the use of drugs and the threats posed to both users and non-users and the country at large are bound to increase. It is in the interest of highlighting the possible adverse outcomes of legalising drug use, particularly marijuana, thatthe current research is conducted. It is expected that the findings of the study will be helpful to those who are looking for information regarding drug use especially policymakers and scholars in social sciences AimsThe research aims to evaluate the effects of drug use. Further, the study seeks to determine whether marijuana should be decriminalised.
3Objectives The primary objective of the study is to determine cannabis should be decriminalised drug use and its effects. Other specific objectives include:1.To evaluate the prevalence of drug use2.To highlight the effects of drug useLiterature ReviewThe use of drugs is widespread. A recent study by America’s National Academies of Sciences (2017), reports that there are more than 22.2 million Americans over the age of 12 years who use marijuana. Among them, 4.2 million reported experiencing the symptoms of cannabis use disorder (CUD) [CITATION Nat17 \l 1033 ]. For this research, the use of marijuana or cannabis is considered a problem because of the associated adverse effects such as CUD. According to the 2016 release by the Office for National Statistics, deaths related to drug use increased England and Wales between 1993 and 2015[CITATION Fea16 \l 1033 ]. The statistics show that in 1993 there were approximately 800 associated deaths rising to 2300 in 2015, in England. In Wales, the numbers show that the incidence raised from 33 to around 170 (See Appendix A). The rising number of deaths is a clear indicator of the need to fight drug use, especially marijuana if the safety of citizens is to be guaranteed. Similarly, there were 3744 reported deaths in England and Wales because of drug poisoning in 2016 [ CITATION Dru17 \l 1033 ]. The number was 2% higher than in 2015 and was the highest ever registered since 1993. The use and dependence on drugs are the leading causes of premature deaths in England and Wales. More than 16% of the reported deaths from drug poisoning represent individuals in their 20s and 30s [CITATION Man17 \l 1033 ]. There a myriadof drug poisoning substances including both legal and illegal drugs, prescription and over the counter medications.
4The effects of drug use are cross-sectional affecting not only the user but also their family and the community. The effects are not only felt when a loved one dies from drug-related conditions but also when one is alive but out of reach, for instance, when a loved one is imprisoned for the crime. The use of drugs is associated with criminal activities [ CITATION Mar07 \l 1033 ]. The United States statistics by NCADD show that 80% of prison inmates are users of alcohol and other drugs, of whom, fifty percent are clinically addicted; more, nearly 60% test positive for illegal drugs upon arrest [ CITATION Nat171 \l 1033 ]. There is need to present evidence against drug use in the wake of cannabis legalisation by many several countries and states. These countries include North Korea, Uruguay, Jamaica, Portugal, Spain, Peru, and Canada, among others (See Appendix B) [ CITATION Kin18 \l 1033 ]. On the contrary countries like China have illegalised marijuana and have very strict executions for those found using drugs. However, China is considered to be a top exporter of marijuana.The current state of cannabis legality needs to be changed because of the associated outcomes, that is, increased illness, mortality, and crime rates. Marijuana is particularly addictive to some people, and its legalisation may result in adverse consequences for a country. Consider the case of Amsterdam which has become a tourist destination for many marijuana enthusiasts. Despite the increased revenue from tourism, Amsterdam citizens are worried about their children getting exposed to marijuana at an early stage in life, citing that it can affect healthy growth and development. Moreover, areas, where cannabis is sold in the Amsterdam, are reported to be hotspots for criminal gangs thereby opposing the hypothesis that the legalisation of drugs can lead to a reduction in the crime rates [ CITATION Joh14 \l 1033 ].
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