Impact of Drugs From A Biopsychosocial Standpoint
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Running head: IMPACT OF DRUGS FROM A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL STANDPOINT
IMPACT OF DRUGS FROM A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL STANDPOINT
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IMPACT OF DRUGS FROM A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL STANDPOINT
Name of the Student
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Author Note
IMPACT OF DRUGS FROM A BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL STANDPOINT
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Marijuana, the commonly known form of drug are made from dried leaves, seeds, flowers and
stems from Cannabis sativa or the plant Cannabis Sativa. The plant, source of marijuana includes chemicals
THC and other chemical compounds of similar properties (Fong, 2016). The usage of the term Marijuana
varies in cultures and legal application in all across the globe. The origin of Marijuana was marked by the
migrants, mainly Mexicans and African Americans, and later the term was used as a tool or weapon to
divide the migrants from the population on the grounds of racism. The constant attempt of projecting
marijuana as a medium of corrupting the country and world through media coverage and leader advocacy
has lessened with the changing cultural beliefs and recognition of historical events (Hsiao, 2019). I believe
the term should be used in pop culture to dissociate the stigma attached to the term. Moreover, the
participation of Hollywood celebrities in advocating the positive usage of the drug has projected a step
towards dissociating the association of marijuana with negative messages and ideas by just pronouncing the
drug like marijuana.
The decision of using the term of marijuana should be taken by the states with the participation of
the majority of the informed citizens. The question of legalization of the drug for medical and lifestyle
benefits are dependent on states' decision and local governmental participation. The laws and regulations
around the usage of the term marijuana or actual usage of the drug are either being handled at the federal
level or by local and state governments. Before taking any action, the citizens need to be involved in the
system, which is designed for supporting the usage of the term (Larkin Jr, 2018). The term, in its original
form, should be able to mitigate the false stigma associated with it due to the practice of racism and
dividing minorities (Braswell, McCarthy & McCarthy, 2017). Decision-making at the state level would
help in understanding the seriousness of the issues and debates prevalent in each region amongst the
citizens. The use of the actual term, ‘marijuana’ needs to be decided by each state by educating the citizens
for informed participation and advocacy.
Yes, I have thought about this context before through the debate on the legalization of marijuana. I
have witnessed the black and white, or two extreme ends of discussion around the usage of the drug,
marijuana. This has been a topic of debate for a very long time, which intrigued my understanding of its
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Marijuana, the commonly known form of drug are made from dried leaves, seeds, flowers and
stems from Cannabis sativa or the plant Cannabis Sativa. The plant, source of marijuana includes chemicals
THC and other chemical compounds of similar properties (Fong, 2016). The usage of the term Marijuana
varies in cultures and legal application in all across the globe. The origin of Marijuana was marked by the
migrants, mainly Mexicans and African Americans, and later the term was used as a tool or weapon to
divide the migrants from the population on the grounds of racism. The constant attempt of projecting
marijuana as a medium of corrupting the country and world through media coverage and leader advocacy
has lessened with the changing cultural beliefs and recognition of historical events (Hsiao, 2019). I believe
the term should be used in pop culture to dissociate the stigma attached to the term. Moreover, the
participation of Hollywood celebrities in advocating the positive usage of the drug has projected a step
towards dissociating the association of marijuana with negative messages and ideas by just pronouncing the
drug like marijuana.
The decision of using the term of marijuana should be taken by the states with the participation of
the majority of the informed citizens. The question of legalization of the drug for medical and lifestyle
benefits are dependent on states' decision and local governmental participation. The laws and regulations
around the usage of the term marijuana or actual usage of the drug are either being handled at the federal
level or by local and state governments. Before taking any action, the citizens need to be involved in the
system, which is designed for supporting the usage of the term (Larkin Jr, 2018). The term, in its original
form, should be able to mitigate the false stigma associated with it due to the practice of racism and
dividing minorities (Braswell, McCarthy & McCarthy, 2017). Decision-making at the state level would
help in understanding the seriousness of the issues and debates prevalent in each region amongst the
citizens. The use of the actual term, ‘marijuana’ needs to be decided by each state by educating the citizens
for informed participation and advocacy.
Yes, I have thought about this context before through the debate on the legalization of marijuana. I
have witnessed the black and white, or two extreme ends of discussion around the usage of the drug,
marijuana. This has been a topic of debate for a very long time, which intrigued my understanding of its
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