Erica Santander

February 25, 2015

Annotated Bibliography
Marijuana Legalization
Office of National Drug Control Policy Marijuana Legalization a bad idea. Washington, D.C.
WhitehouseDrugPolicy.gov, 2010. Web. 25 Feb. 2015.
This book is a on the broader line of being out of date. What I like about this book is that
it gives a view of the government outlook on marijuana before it was legalized. The reasons why
the government did not want to legalized marijuana in America. It is a both factional and opinion
because it is what they believe might happen after the legalization in America. All the
information is coming from the National Drug Control Policy book that the government has
made. The purpose of this text is to inform the public to think more than once before voting to
legalize marijuana. I rate this a 3. I like the information in the book and it is not that out of date
but I do not think this would help me out of a reach paper much.
October 2010, this book was published. In this text it explains the reasons why marijuana
should not be legalized in America. Federal partners and state and local officials, the Office of
National Drug Control Policy worked together to reduce the use of marijuana and other illicit
drugs through development of strategies that fully integrate the principles of prevention,
treatment, recovery and effective supply reduction efforts. The other topics that were addressed
are Marijuana use is harmful and should be discouraged, Legalization would lower price, Tax
revenue would be offset by higher social costs, Legalization would further burden the criminal
justice system and Legalization would do little, if anything, to curb drug violence. Keep in mind
that this book was written before the legalization which in fact are mostly ascension rather than
reality. Overall this text was well written and full of ideas that has been proven wrong since this
book has be published.
Scriber, Kelly C. Marijuana Legalization in Colorado: A Nursing Students Perspective.
Colorado Nurse. 114.2 (2014): 14-16. Web. 25 Feb. 2015
The article supports my topic by pirating more information about marijuana is Colorado.
Not only has the legalization has impacted the community it has also impacted the medical field
greatly. It does it provides another outlook on the states that have legalization marijuana for
medical and recreational purposes. This article is in a view of a nursing students perspective. It
is not biases. In the article is informational about how nurses need to educate patients and them
selfs about this drug and the effects of it. Nurses are required a certain level of knowledge,
understanding and increased awareness of the legal, pharmacological, physiological and
psychological implications of medicinal and more importantly recreational marijuana use by
patients in order to promote and ensure positive patient outcome. The author is a nursing
students which assists on how the legalization has had a great impact. Purpose of the article is to
inform the public or anyone who is wanting to learn about the impact marijuana is having on the
nurses daily routines with patients. I really liked this article because it give me an inset on the

nursing side. It is up to date so the information is current and the why the article over all was
very information in the eyes of a nursing study learning was this transition is going on in
Colorado. I rate this article a 5.
Barry Ann, Rachel Stanton A. Glantz Hiilamo, Heikki. Waiting for the Opportune Moment: The
Tobacco Industry and Marijuana Legalization. Milbank Quarterly 92.2 (2014): 207-242.
Web. 25 Feb. 2015.
In this Article its shows that marijuana legalization has been something that the Since at
least the 1970s, tobacco companies have been interested in marijuana and marijuana legalization
as both a potential and a rival product. The author supports this clam with a documentations that
was taking between May and December 2013. The information assist by showing an outlook on
business on the legalization of marijuana. By providing a citations shows that the information is
factional and no biases. This article was published on May 2014. The age of the source affect its
relevancy due to the fact that the legalization is a recent occurrence in Americans history. The
purpose of the article is to inform the public that the tobacco companies modified their corporate
planning strategies to prepare for future consumer demand. What I liked about this article is the
other side of the mirror that is shown. I not only see how marijuana is helping patients with their
illnesses but it is helping the tobacco companies who have been thinking about this legalization
since 1970s. Money calls their name and knowi9ng that once the legalization would happen they
had a plan A, B,C and maybe D. Planning way before time that anyone else could think about
this opportunity. I rate this article a 4.
Joffe, Alain MD. MPH Samuel Yancy MD. The Committee on Substance Abuse and Committee
on Adolescence. Legalization of Marijuana: Potential Impact on Youth. Pediatrics
113.6 (2004): 632-638. Web. 25 Feb. 2015
This source is another view on how marijuana has not only impacted government and in
the medical field but also in out even day parenting reason. This technical report provides
historical perspectives and comparisons of various approaches to the legal status of marijuana to
aid in forming public policy. On the impact that decriminalization and legalization of marijuana
could have on adolescents, in addition to concerns surrounding medicinal use of marijuana, are
also addressed in this report. This repost view is factional. In this article parents concerns were
addressed and where given a few tips on how that talk to their teens about this controversial
topic. The information is written free without errors. In this article I liked that fact that they teach
and infuses that our youth are the one that are going to have to deal with this transition more then
others. Which is very true. As far as I can remember I was told that marijuana was dangers and
that could hurt me and others. Now it is legal and other can grow their own plants in their home
and even have the substance with them wherever they go. I rate this article a 4.
Kleber, Herbert D. M.D.; Robert L. Dupont, M.D. Physicians and Medical Marijuana.
American Journal of Psychiatry 169.6 (2012): 564-568. Web. 25 Feb. 2015.
In this report states that physicians approval of medical marijuana raises key issues for
consideration by the medical profession. The resulting clinical encounter reflects the physicians
role as educator and committed to practicing evidence-based medicine and to lifelong learning.

The purpose of this commentary is to provide psychiatrists with an overview of the issues raised
by medical marijuana and the evidence available to help them educate their patients. Physicians
should clearly explain to their patients that medical marijuana is not approval and is available in
pharmacies through prescriptions. This article gives me the other side of the store. Not only is
this substance being used by very ill people it can be used for recreational purposes. Doctors can
prescribe to their patents but they have to be very careful about who they give it out it. Being in
this high position is not easy doctors are putting their necks out for they patients when give this
out. If missed used or prescribe incorrectly it can hurt their role as a professional physicians. I
rate this article a 4.
In February 2015 HuffPost Politics Twitted After months of debate, threats and
uncertainty, recreational marijuana became legal in Washington, D.C., Thursday -- at least
according to the city government. Adults 21 and over may now legally
use...https://twitter.com/HuffingtonPost/status/570812191403745280.
This tweet states as of February 25, 2015 Washington D.C. Adults 21 and older can have
up to two ounces of Marijuana and maintain six marijuana plants but sales wont be allowed.
This information shows how much the laws area changing over time with marijuana in the
United States. Going from no torrents of marijuana use to being able to grow your own plants in
your home. What I liked about it tweet is that is happen while I was doing this assignment which
is crazy because Washington passed this law like nothing. Now people can consume as much pot
as theyd like at any time of the day anywhere theyd like. I strongly believe that this is crazy
how is the government going to know who and where and how much people have then their
homes. I rate this tweet a 5. In the tweet states that Washington has passed a law which allows
the population to grow up to six marijuana plants in their home and adults 21 and older can have
up to two ounces of pot on them.
Louis, P. F. Medical Marijuana Legalization Reduces Painkiller Overdose Deaths.
NaturalNews, 03 Sept. 2014 Web. 26 Feb. 2015.
The parts that I can use in this article is the results of the study done by the Johns
Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore. Article was publicized last year 2014.
The information is recent. The citations are valid able they have used other article to complete
the information and present it informational. I rate this article a 4 because it is giving a more
inside on how marijuana has impact overdose deaths since legalization. Natural News states that
the death percentage has been reduce 33 percent among 13 states that allow medical marijuana.
By examining state death certificates, the researchers discovered that, after the first year of
legalizing cannabis for medical purposes, the prescribed opioid painkiller overdose deaths
declined by 20 percent. After two years of legalization in each state, opioid overdose deaths
declined by 25 percent. After five years, the rate has declined 33 percent. There has been several
international medical cannabis studies that have resulted in positive results as treatments for
epilepsy, seizures, pain, non-appetite, nausea, anxiety, PTSD, inflammatory bowel disorders and
cancer.

Short, Carolyn. Marijuana Legalization Is Far from Inevitable. Arizonan Capitol Times.
Arizona Capitol Times, 25 Feb. 2013. Web. 26 Feb. 2015.
This article explains that money matters in the two states that have approved medical
marijuana. Colorado and Washington are the money making states with medical marijuana. In
Colorado Marijuana lobby spent $3.5 million while opponents of legalization brought in only
$700,000. In Washington $6 million, while opponents had just $16,000. As for Arizona,
Massachusetts and California opponents has not been so while. The financial advantage makes a
big difference. It can cost several hundred thousand dollars to get an initiative on the ballot.
Marijuana advocated depend on misleading the public to win elections. Opponents can defeat
there initiatives only if they can expose the deception. Over 90 percent of the pot goes to people
who claim pain, not serious illness. According to short The marijuana lobby told voters in
Washington that regulating marijuana would keep it out of the hands of teenagers. However,
states with medical marijuana laws have much higher rates of teenage marijuana use, even when
its strictly regulated. Voters never heard that message. Marijuana has succeeded so far only due
to proponents can vastly outspend the opposition in despite the advantage. Dont assume that
Americans are ready to legalize marijuana, or that Arizonans are happy with their medical
marijuana law. If that were true, the marijuana lobby would not have to spend millions trying to
convince us. This information can be used to show that the legalization has not yet reached a
point on victory in America. There is a lot more that needs to be done and figured out before
then. This gives you an outlook on how the government is having to deal with at all times. I rate
this a 4.
Welsh, John. Medical Marijuana: A Hazy State of Affairs for Nurses. United States. Drug
Enforcement Administration, 114.8 (2014): 19-20. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
In this article discusses the impact of medical marijuana legalization is have on nurses in
the U.S. The rules that serve as guide for medical marijuana prescription and patient education
about it. Nurses are repost on slow; increasing acceptance of medical marijuana in medical units
nurses are suggested to be familiar with certain laws and become aware of the reaction of the
nursing board to the law. The daily challenges nurses face in their daily routines. Nurses must be
fully educated with any new studies that come out and educate their patients with the affects and
the benefits with marijuana. Nurses must put their personal views side and treat every patient
equally. Not only has the legalization has effected nurses in staying on top of the new medical
information on marijuana they must be on tasks. Purpose of the article is to inform the public or
anyone who is wanting to learn about the impact marijuana is having on the nurses daily
routines with patients. I really liked this article because it give me an inset on the nursing side
Johannigman, Suzanne; Valerie Eschiti. Medical Use of Marijuana in Palliative Care. Clinical
Journal of Oncology Nursing. 17.4 (2013):360-362. Web. 27 Feb. 2015.
In this article discusses the impact that marijuana legalization is having on healthcare
providers. It is very important for healthcare provides to use caution when discussing medical
marijuana use with patients. This article features a case study that reveals the complexity of
medical marijuana use. I rate this a five. For oncology nurse to offer high-quality care,

examining the pros and cons of medical marijuana use in the palliative care setting is important.
There is a case study that was on a 55 year old woman residing in urban California, was
diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The 55 year old woman tried all different types of alternative
therapies including acupuncture, Reiki, massage and herbal therapy (turmeric and green tea
preparations). She took many combinations of antiemetic medication, including 5-HT,
neurokinin-1 antagonists, corticosteroids, dopamine receptor antagonists and benzodiazepines.
The APN referred her to s physician who formally recommends a patient for medical marijuana.
Once issued she received a patient registry marijuana through a local reputable dispensary
known to assist patients in palliative care. Medical marijuana helped her with all her symptoms.