Post on 11-Apr-2017
Legalization of Marijuana
PROS and CONS
A DEBATE
Presentation outline: Introduction-Leanne
Impact on:
Patients and Nursing – Gil and Rei
Healthcare system - Christine and Leanne
Government/Society- Sasha and Modupe
Summary – Sasha
Questions & Answers
References
Legalization of Marijuana
IntroductionLEANNE
Common Street Names Weed Pot Grass Ganja MJ Skunk Blunt
What is it?A preparation of the Cannabis plant
intended for use as a psychoactive drug or medicine.
The main psychoactive part of cannabis is a tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
Sativa Indica
Uplifting and energetic Cerebral, spacey or hallucinogenic Best suited for day use
Relaxing and calming Body buzz or ‘cough lock’ Best suited for night use
Younger Canadians are still the biggest consumers of marijuana
But the percentage of teens between the ages 15 and 17 who reported having ever used marijuana dropped to 25% in 2012 from nearly 40% in 2002
People age 18-24 reported having used the drug at least once fell to about 54% from 62%
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Impact on patientsGIL
Alleviates Chronic and Neuropathic Pain
Appetite stimulant
Antiemetic effect
Treatment for Glaucoma and Seizure
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Impact on nursingREI
Heightened Psychoactive properties
Substance clearance
& elimination
Dependency
Increase marijuana users
Accidental ingestion in children
Sending the wrong message
Ethical dilemma
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Impact on Health Care SystemCHRISTINE
Impact on health care systemThe use of Marijuana can be recreational and
therapeutic.
Most of legislative bodies in Canada oppose, even using medical marijuana is the only effective relief for pain, anxiety and symptoms.
Reference:Canadian News by Derek Thaczuk
Impact on health care systemOne study demonstrates the high
prevalence of drug use among the homeless population of Toronto.
Drug use is associated with a substantial negative impact on mental health, as well as earlier onset and longer duration of homelessness.
Impact on health care system
No clinical trials on the medical uses of marijuana have been completed in Canada.
Impact on health care system
Making good on a promise made in December 2002, the federal government has tabled a bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Impact on health care system
However, the bill would also toughen penalties for growing large amounts. The bill is part of a renewed Canada Drug Strategy that emphasizes the need to discourage cannabis use.
Impact on to health care system
The American Academy of Pediatrics opposes the legalization of marijuana.
Impact on health care system
The American Academy of Pediatrics supports rigorous scientific research regarding the use of cannabinoids for the relief of symptoms not currently ameliorated by existing legal drug formulations
Do you want Marijuana to be legalized in Ontario for ther-
apeutic use?
YESNOUNDECIDED
75%
22%3%
Total population of class-39Total participants of mini survey-32
YES-24 NO-7 UNDECIDED-1YES NO UNDECIDED
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Impact on governmentSASHA
Government Pros:
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse found:
Cannabis-related health costs were $20 per user
Tobacco-related health costs are over $800 per user
Alcohol-related health costs were $165 per user
Enforcement costs added $153 per drinker and $328 for cannabis user - cons
Economic benefits Legal marijuana production is worth an estimated $80-
to $100-million in Canada
An impact analysis for Colorado predicts a $12-million saving in enforcement costs in the first year, rising to $40 million “as courts and prisons adapt to fewer and fewer violators.”
Arrests and Judicial Savings in Colorado:
Marijuana possession arrest have dropped by 84% since 2013
In 2010, 9011 people were arrested and it cost roughly $300 in adjudicatory costs per arrest
Arrests for cultivating and distributing marijuana dropped by more than 90%
Decrease in Crime Rates:Violent crime rate in Denver went down by 2.2%
Burglaries decreased by 9.5%
Overall crime rate decreased by 8.9%
Reference: http://www.mintpressnews.com/new-schools-less-crime-colorado-sees-benefits-of-marijuana-legalization/208751
Tax Revenue Collected almost $70 million in marihuana taxes but only $ 42 million from
alcohol taxes
Decrease in Traffic fatalities 3% drop in traffic fatalities in 2014 in Colorado
Marihuana Revenue would build schools and roads $17 million towards school security upgrades
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Effects on Society and Community
Modupe
Cons: Unemployment (due to instability)
Low work force
Medical resources
Education (negative effect to self-esteem
Government funds/resources
Cons Cont’d
94 % of the cost to society of cannabis comes from keeping it illegal
Increase in stoned driving
Gateway drug status
Addictive nature
Altered perception
Summary:Legalization of Marijuana
Impact on: Pros and Cons
Patients and Nursing – Gil and Rei
Healthcare system - Christine and Leanne
Government/Society- Sasha and Modupe
Questions & Answers
References
Questions for the audience:
Name two pure strains of cannabis?
Answer:
Sativa
Indica
Questions for the audience:
What is the main psychoactive part of cannabis?
Answer:
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
Questions for the audience:
How legal is legalized marihuana in Canada?
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Welsh, J. (2014). Medical Marijuana: A Hazy State of Affairs for Nurses. American Journal of Nursing, 114(8), 19-20. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000453034.47758.ba
Scriber, K.C. (2014). Marijuana legalization in Colorado: a nursing student’s experience. Colorado Nurse, 114(2), 14. Retrieved from: http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA368957581&v=2.1&u=ko_acd_cec&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w&asid=f7e80913152fdd55fffc5e494b8f0ca0