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I. Research Problem & Statement of Purpose: Marijuana Legalization and It's Effects
II. Objectives
1. To introduce and discuss the legal and sociological effects of marijuana being legalized.
2. To discuss and introduce current legal and social effects of current anti-marijuana laws.
III. Marijuana Laws, Past & Present
1. 1600's-1800's America
2. 1900's- Present Day America
IV. Pros & Cons of Legalizing Marijuana
1. Macro Level
A. Incarceration
B. Other effects
2. Micro Level
A. Personal effects
B. Secondhand effects (family, friends)
C. Third party effects
V. Current Effects of Drug Prohibition
1. Does making it illegal make it worse?
A. Current effects of prohibition
2. Would making it legal make it better?
A. Likely effects of legalization
1. Medical Profession's statement
2. Marijuana vs Prescription Drugs
3. Definition of a Drug
4. Marijuana vs Other Drugs
5. Marijuana vs Tobacco
6. State by State Laws on Marijuana
7. Marijuana vs alcohol
VII. Alternatives to Prohibition
1. Legalize possession and use in private areas for adults
2. Legalize marijuana, then regulate and control it
VIII. Where Marijuana is Legal
1. Will compare sociological effects such as:
A. Incarceration and fines
B. Usage of marijuana
C. Marijuana being a gateway drug myth
D. Other effects
IX. The Future of Marijuana in the United States
1. Will it ever be legal?
2. Will people ever quit using it regardless of the side effects?
X. Conclusions
XI. Bibliography
XII. Multiple Choice Questions
XIII. Breaking News!
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