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azspot · 1 month

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A true effort to help Americans out of addiction and substance-related issues would mean accepting the fact that people, often very high-functioning ones who live in the suburbs, take drugs whether we want them to or not. Today’s fentanyl deaths and sprawling networks of prisons demonstrate that the United States is no closer to implementing proven solutions that improve public health—decriminalization, education, treatment, and monitored use. This necessary shift might also require something else: a national reckoning with the damage U.S. drug policies have done to the poor, the working class, and communities of color who have not, like white suburbanites, had the resources, social prestige, or political clout to defend themselves from the government’s war on them.

Reefer Madness

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nature420world · 10 months

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The History of Marijuana Prohibition: Unraveling the Reasons Behind its Illegality

Marijuana, a plant with a long history of medicinal and recreational use, has faced a complex journey towards its current legal status. Understanding the reasons behind its prohibition sheds light on the socio-political factors that influenced drug policies. Let's explore the origins of marijuana's illegalization and uncover some important facts.

Facts about Marijuana Prohibition:

The criminalization of marijuana in the United States began in the early 20th century, fueled by racial prejudice and political motivations.

The Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 was the first federal law to restrict the use and distribution of marijuana, effectively making it illegal.

The "Reefer Madness" era of the 1930s depicted marijuana as a dangerous drug, leading to exaggerated claims about its effects on users.

The War on Drugs initiated in the 1970s escalated marijuana enforcement efforts and contributed to its continued illegal status.

Despite growing evidence of marijuana's medicinal benefits, it remained classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act.

Read the full article to delve deeper into the fascinating history of marijuana prohibition and its implications on society.

#MarijuanaProhibition #HistoryofMarijuana #CannabisLaws #DrugPolicy #LegalizationDebate #WarOnDrugs #MarijuanaLegislation #DrugProhibition #MarijuanaHistory #MarijuanaResearch

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eric-sadahire · 6 months

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The war on drugs was such a crazy concept.

"Let's spend 2 billion dollars to fight weed"

and then weed won.

#gettingstoned #warondrugs #craziness #weed #fail #weedwon #hippie #artoftheday #kunst #artwork #beercoaster #lowbrowart #outsiderart #painting #beermat #flommist #flomm #perspective

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house7 · 1 year

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good evening :)

#j7 #warondrugs #outrun #vaporwave #90sart #neon aesthetic #chillwave #Digital Illustration

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writeganja · 1 year

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Let it be known that I only vend the best quality.guess what strain this is.

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ketorm4ever · 1 year

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Fell Into Wonderland ....relapse in recovery https://ketorm4ever.wixsite.com/ketorm4ever/post/fell-into-wonderland #recovery #relapse #meth #na #warondrugs #drugs #gaylifestyle #gay #gaydads #gayblogger #recoveryblog #12steps #stepwork #narcoticsanonymous #drugssuck #selflove #selfawareness #serenityprayer #addiction #addictionkills (at Marshfield, Wisconsin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmUPCqIuTIP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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drunkphotography · 1 year

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Society needs to stop blaming men for failure in marriage and admit that WOMEN have deemed it in appropriate for today’s times - even though they’re constantly complaining their not happy because they don’t have it. On recent trips, all I’ve been getting is a negative, RACIAL slant, to this argument and I’ve had ENOUGH of it!

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acidsmooth · 2 years

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Ban cops searching for personal amounts of drugs! It is a huge a waste of time and resources. Focus on real crimes instead of stealing from citizens.

#onpatrollive #libertarian #warondrugs #drugwar #legalizeit

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alexanderrogge · 2 days

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Wrongful Conviction - #444 Jason Flom with Rafael Martinez:

RafaelMartinez #WarOnDrugs #CooperatingWitness #Witness #WitnessCoercion #Coercion #PleaBargain #PleaDeal #ConfidentialInformant #Misidentification #FalseNarrative #EyewitnessTestimony #Testimony #Lies #CourtroomProcedure #KangarooCourt #ExculpatoryEvidence #EvidenceSuppression #Evidence #Undead #PrisonBreak #WrongfulConviction #CriminalJustice #Law

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richardmurrayhumblr · 2 months

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The 10th edition of the 2024 Richard Murray Newsletter.

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The forty-second of the Cento series. A cento is a poem made by an author from the lines of another author's work.

Poetry for Joe Biden's 03/08/2024 state of the union speech

IF YOU MADE IT THIS FAR: Christina game from Dualmask, What is an art medium you appreciate but don't practice, and why? , Proof the War on drugs was a lie , Who are some of your favorite women artists? , Relief from Mary Ann Ozurumba , Frederick Douglass view on the constitution's role in slavery in the usa , First Black Female Owned Marijuana Business in Brooklyn

URL https://rmnewsletter.over-blog.com/2023/09/03/10/2024-rmnewsletter.html

#rmnewsletter #rmaalbc

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rejectedreligion1 · 2 months

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RR Pod E29 Mike Marinacci: Psychedelic Cults and Outlaw Churches

#youtube #rejectedreligionpodcast #religion #spirituality #entheogens #culture #rituals #practices #beliefs #sacraments #warondrugs #consciousness #underground

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grumblingmedia · 3 months

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🗽Dr. Charles Ballay - 2024 Libertarian Presidential Candidate | Embracing a Brighter Path Forward

watch the video here: https://youtu.be/yEfIg8VHPuw

In this episode, Big John interviews Dr. Charles Ballay, a 2024 Libertarian Candidate for President. Dr. Ballay, a New Orleans physician, aims to change the political landscape, driven by the conviction that we can pioneer a brighter path forward by embracing our diverse strengths. Dr. Charles Ballay for President 2024 - Libertarian Vision for Freedom! 🦅

🏥 As a seasoned healthcare professional, Dr. Ballay has firsthand experience navigating complex systems and understands the importance of individual liberties in crafting effective solutions. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore his vision for a more inclusive and prosperous America.

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nature420world · 11 months

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The Cost of Marijuana Prohibition: Examining Criminal Justice Reform

Disproportionate Incarceration: The criminalization of marijuana has led to a significant number of individuals, particularly from marginalized communities, being incarcerated for non-violent marijuana offenses. This has contributed to the issue of mass incarceration and strained the criminal justice system.

Economic Implications: Enforcing marijuana prohibition incurs substantial costs, including law enforcement resources, court proceedings, and incarceration expenses. Legalizing and regulating marijuana can create new revenue streams through taxation, job creation, and economic growth.

Racial Disparities: Marijuana prohibition has disproportionately affected minority communities, leading to racial disparities in arrest and conviction rates. Criminal justice reform aims to address these disparities and promote equity by reevaluating marijuana policies and implementing fair and just alternatives.

To read the full article and delve deeper into the cost of marijuana prohibition and the need for criminal justice reform, click the following link

#MarijuanaProhibition #CriminalJusticeReform #WarOnDrugs #DrugPolicy #JusticeSystem #SocialJustice #DrugReform #LegalizeMarijuana #EndingProhibition #PolicyReform

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overthinkersmidnighthotspot · 3 months

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libertarianismdotorg · 5 months

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“The bill, which some call ‘STATES Act 2.0,’ removes marijuana as a substance covered by the federal Controlled Substances Act. This means marijuana will no longer be on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s list of controlled substances.”

#Marijuana #ControlledSubstancesAct #ControlledSubstances #WarOnDrugs #Libertarian #Libertarians #Libertarianism #Liberty #Freedom #policy #government

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writeganja · 1 year

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Your highness

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