The Cultural Shock Of Cannabis - 1993 Words

As a Colorado resident, I am all too aware of the cultural shock of cannabis. I first learned of the substance in the sixth grade while attending a concert with my family. After smelling a distinct odor, I was positive that there was a skunk in someone’s pocket, but once my older brother made fun of me for thinking so, I was sure to never make the same mistake again. In high school, the drug was around me even more, and there was a lot of publicity about the â€Å"new† medical marijuana controversy. A few years later, the drug was legalized and my â€Å"skunky little acquaintance† was everywhere. From the chairlifts at Vail Ski Resorts, to constant advertisements, and even to the parties I would attend on weekends, it seemed as though there was no way to stand clear of the scent that my native state seemed to have fostered and promoted. While some were extremely comfortable using the drug, others were uneasy around it. Regardless, both sides of the cannabis contr oversy understood the other’s attitude and respected the choices they made. Why then is marijuana so controversial today? Sure, it is a Schedule 1 controlled substance (the same as L.S.D. and heroin), but when used in moderation it can be rehabilitating. For thousands of years it has been used both medicinally and recreationally. However, marijuana has been known to contribute to health problems and is considered a gateway drug, which leads to the use of harder, more dangerous substances. The only way to agree on a conclusionShow MoreRelated A Struggling Economy: Jamaica and U.S. Relations Essay4504 Words   |  19 Pagesnot on a whole significantly contribute to the growth and development of their country. In addition, my informant also added that this brain/athletic drain or overwhelming need for Jamaicans to move beyond Jamaica has broken cultural ties to Jamaica by keeping emigrants cultural connection at a distance (CASA, 2/15/04). Equally important, with the increased number of immigrants to the U.S, the Jamaican government has found that many crim inals that have been deported back to Jamaica are not of JamaicanRead MoreDo you agree with the view that the Beatles â€Å"changed the world in the sixties†?2498 Words   |  10 PagesSo source 18’s view that the four men were â€Å"prominent across a wide range of categories† including â€Å"historical, sociological, cultural and musical† and that â€Å"their opinions were sought out, heard and acted on† is obviously evident - especially when relating to the bands protests against the Vietnam War. Perhaps one of the bands most famous demonstrations, in 1965, sent shock waves through the country – the Beatles were the first band to be honored with the nations highest award, but Lennon rejectedRead MoreEpidemic of Designer Drugs3226 Words   |  13 Pagesgiven street credit and when passed around to the people of this nation they are called Spice. Spice is the result of, â€Å"synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists that mimic the effect of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active in cannabis† (Loeffler et al. 2012. p. 1041). Cannabis is just a fancy word for marijuana or weed that has been apparent in our nation for quite sometime. It has been a plant smoked by many of our nations citizens and is in question whether it should be legal or illegal. What JoshRead MoreOaths Euphemisms6681 Words   |  27 Pagesin English (e.g. speed or crank for meth). It occurs even more in Spanish, e.g. the deformation of names for cannabis: mota (lit., something which moves on the black market), replacing grifa (lit., something coarse to the touch), replacing marihuana (a female personal name, Marà ­a Juana), replacing caà ±amo (the original Spanish name for the plant, derived from the Latin genus name Cannabis). All four of these names are still used in various parts of the Hispanophone world, although caà ±amo ironicallyRead MoreEssay on Framing the User: Social Constructions of Marijuana Users9798 Words   |  40 Pages( Snow and Benford 1992). Master frames have broad appeal to the population increasing the movement’s appeal. Examples of master frames include democracy, victimization, and individual rights frames. Fourth, frames 4 also vary in terms of their cultural resonance. The more a frame resonates or connects with the culture, the greater its effectiveness or mobilizing potential. The success of framing efforts is also a consequence of its credibility. â€Å"The credibility of any framing is a function of threeRead MoreSexually Transmitted Diseases35655 Words   |  143 Pagesconnections, short circuits, and fire hazards. In coaxial cable the center conductor must be supported exactly in the middle of the hollow shield in order to prevent EM wave reflections. And any wires which present voltages higher than 60V can cause human shock and electrocution hazards. Insulating coatings prevent all of these problems. * In electronic systems, printed circuit boards are made from epoxy plastic and fibreglass. The nonconductive boards support layers of copper foil conductors. In electronic