Topic > Marijuana Legalization: Annotated Bibliography

"Medical Marijuana Laws, Fatal Traffic Accidents, and Alcohol Consumption." The University of Chicago Press, 2 May 2013. Web. 16Oct. 2013. This article shows the correlation between alcohol and traffic accidents while denying that there is a correlation between medical marijuana and accidents. The article discusses the benefits of medical marijuana and dispels rumors of serious harm behind the wheel, in small doses. In fact, after the legalization of medicinal marijuana, there was a decrease in road accidents of 8-10%. The author strikes a clear tone for legalization rather than against it. The article refers to the Gallup poll and some statistics contained thereinArmentano, Paul. “Work to reform marijuana laws.” NORML.org. NORML, November 7, 2012. Web.October 16, 2013. Although this is a blog post, it comes from a very professional site that specializes in marijuana-related news. This particular article is about the groundbreaking legalization of marijuana in Colorado and Washington not only for medicinal, but also recreational use. They also set the example of taxation, the first of its kind on this particular product. The author is aware of the unique position these two states find themselves in when the nation is examining whether or not it will work. Carroll, Joseph. “Who supports legalizing marijuana?” http://proxychi.baremetal.com/csdp.org/research/. Gallup poll, March 14, 2005. Web. Oct. 15. 2013. This was a fairly unbiased view of marijuana use statistics and opinions on legalization in the United States. This article can be used as a technical perspective on the topic of marijuana legalization. Full of percentages and statistics; the article offers a wonderful introduction to Americans with...... half of the paper ....... Works Cited Anderson, D. Mark, Benjamin Hansen, and Daniel I. Rees. “Medical Marijuana Laws, Traffic Fatalities, and Alcohol Use.” The University of Chicago Press, 2 May 2013. Web. 16Oct. 2013.Armentano, Paolo. “Work to reform marijuana laws.” NORML.org. NORML, November 7, 2012. Web.October 16, 2013.Cohen, Steven P. “Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain.” BMJ Publishing Group, 26 January 2008.Web. October 16, 2013. Komaroff, Anthony. "New releases." Medical marijuana and the mind. Harvard Mental Health Letter, April 2010. Web. October 16, 2013. Seppa, Nathan. “Not just a tall one.” Society for Science & the Public, 19 June 2010. Web. 16Oct. 2013.Verneer, Colleen. “Last Resources and Fundamental Rights: The Substantive Due Process Implications of Medical Marijuana Bans.” The Harvard Law Review Association, April 2005. Network. October 16. 2013.