Question

For this weeks discussion, I would like for you to read about the untoward effects of chemicals found in marijuana and the potential medical conditions that can occur. As there is also a discrepancy between Federal and State regulations, how is the safety and consistency of marijuana use regulated? Please remember to cite your sources

Answer 1

STATE LEGISLATION Vs FEDERAL REGULATIONS OF MARIJUANA: Cultivation, production, distribution or possession of marijuana is a federal criminal offense under the Controlled Substances Act. But despite federal prohibition, state sanctioned marijuana and then the industries of marijuana have developed and expanded.

PREVALENCE OF MARIJUANA USE : When there is an upsurge in the use of marijuana among adolescents and young adults open up the way into the mainstream. Several studies had been done based on the use of marijuana in students and the prevalence of the use of cannabis peaked in the late 1970s. Today it is regulated by local,state, federal and also by the international law. The act required those dealin with cannabis to register with federal authrities and pay a tax. The supply and the use of drug was nor criminalized, but non-medical supply or use was a violation and subject to a fine and imprisonment.

FEDERAL MARIJUANA LAW: Despite the medical cannabis, it is still illegal under federal law. State law often mirror federal law and the federal government regulate drugs through the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) which does not recognize the marijuana use of medical and recreational activity. In 2016, several federal agencies have ordered regulations an policy memorandums to manage the conflict between federal and state laws. The guidelines for marijuana includes a) preventing of distribution of marijuana to minors b) preventing the sale of marijuana from criminals, enterprises or gangs c) limiting the cultivation and distribution of marijuana to prevent from violence d) preventing drugged driving and reducing the adverse effect on public health consequences associated with the use of marijuana e) preventing marijuana use on federal property f) preventing the diversion of marijuana from states where it is legal under to state law in other states g) preventing state-authorized use of marijuana from being used with other illegal drugs.