{"id":9363,"date":"2022-09-23T20:32:33","date_gmt":"2022-09-23T20:32:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1votecloser.org\/?page_id=9363"},"modified":"2022-09-29T05:30:32","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T05:30:32","slug":"marijuana-and-drug-reform","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/1votecloser.org\/es\/marijuana-and-drug-reform\/","title":{"rendered":"Reforma sobre la marihuana y las drogas"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fws_69f86c8558422\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"light\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row full-width-section vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex parallax_section\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 40px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer using-image\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop using-image using-bg-color lazyload\" data-parallax-speed=\"fixed\" style=\"background-image:inherit; background-position: center top; 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font-size: 60px; line-height: 1.2;\">Reforma sobre la marihuana y las drogas<\/h1>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"margin-top: 12.5px; height: 5px; margin-bottom: 12.5px;\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"yes\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"default\" class=\"divider-border\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>A psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical or recreational purposes \/ any proposed changes to the way governments respond to the socio-cultural influence on perception of psychoactive substance use<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-2 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col child_column has-animation no-extra-padding inherit_tablet inherit_phone\"   data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"flip-in\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div> \n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69f86c8558c2e\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\" data-using-ctc=\"true\" style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; color: #000000; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 custom left\">\n\t<div style=\"\" class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col padding-4-percent inherit_tablet inherit_phone\" data-using-bg=\"true\" data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"true\" data-bg-color=\"#f4f4f4\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" ><div class=\"column-bg-overlay-wrap column-bg-layer\" data-bg-animation=\"none\"><div class=\"column-bg-overlay\" style=\"opacity: 1; background-color: #f4f4f4;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 4px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  custom_font_cabin\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h2><strong>Reforma sobre la marihuana y las drogas<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marijuana and wider drug reform mean looking at the way that federal law regards drug use, possession and production. Policies need to respect an individual\u2019s liberties without causing harm to groups or society as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With drugs like marijuana, the fact that consumption could compromise decision-making capabilities can complicate the matter. How can laws work in accordance with everyone\u2019s best interests? Let\u2019s explore the risks and benefits of drug reform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Consequences of an Illicit Drug Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main drivers for drug reform is the consequences of an illicit drug market. Past experience has shown us that strict drug laws don\u2019t necessarily reduce access and can push production and distribution underground. It can lead to the following:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High incarceration rates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug-related violence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug health crises<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High cost of policing drug laws<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disparities in punishments for minorities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Potential Legal Reforms<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several options for how the law can treat substances, such as alcohol, marijuana or other drugs. Changes can go from one end of the spectrum to the other. A progressive approach through different stages is often more common, though.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Prohibition<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prohibition typically means banning the production, sale, distribution, and use of a substance. It continues to be the main policy position for drugs. Reform bills might look to change that at a federal level, especially for marijuana.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aim of prohibition is to restrict access to intoxicating, addictive, and potentially harmful substances. However, the approach can drive an increase in black markets and criminality.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Decriminalization<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decriminalization of marijuana and other drugs doesn\u2019t make them legal. However, it takes the criminal aspect out of possessing a small amount of the drug. Use of the drug remains illegal, but with this approach, the penalties are more moderate, typically a fine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many states have decriminalized marijuana use and possession. Before this stage, defacto decriminalization might occur, where laws aren\u2019t enforced. At these stages, incarceration and criminality are reduced. However, organized crime connected to production and distribution still exists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Medicalization<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More research is required to understand the medical benefits of most prohibited drugs. In the meantime, some consideration is being given to healthcare providers recommending rather than prescribing drugs, particularly marijuana.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a medicalization approach is applied, regulation and permits are required. These allow for legal growth and dispensing of a drug. For example, some states have introduced medicalization. It means that certain people have a medical marijuana identification card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach can help solve issues of pain and illness, as well as destigmatize the use of drugs. A thorough scientific process and research are required to understand side effects and benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Medicalization<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More research is required to understand the medical benefits of most prohibited drugs. In the meantime, some consideration is being given to healthcare providers recommending rather than prescribing drugs, particularly marijuana.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a medicalization approach is applied, regulation and permits are required. These allow for legal growth and dispensing of a drug. For example, some states have introduced medicalization. It means that certain people have a medical marijuana identification card.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach can help solve issues of pain and illness, as well as destigmatize the use of drugs. A thorough scientific process and research are required to understand side effects and benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Legalization<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legalization can take many forms. For example, alcohol is legal and commercialized, but there are still restrictions regarding age restrictions. States might want to take one of several approaches to marijuana and other drugs. Commercialization can be partial, with limits on access and advertising. It can be full, meaning widespread selling in existing outlets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, legalization can come without a commercial aspect. Local or state control is a common solution to ensuring regulation in these cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communities need to work together to find and implement the best solutions for them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Sources<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drugpolicy.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/drugpolicy.org\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/news\/2022\/05\/23\/us-house-representatives-again-passes-marijuana-reform-bill\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.hrw.org\/news\/2022\/05\/23\/us-house-representatives-again-passes-marijuana-reform-bill<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opensocietyfoundations.org\/explainers\/why-we-need-drug-policy-reform\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.opensocietyfoundations.org\/explainers\/why-we-need-drug-policy-reform<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.recoveryanswers.org\/resource\/an-introduction-to-drug-policy-positions\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.recoveryanswers.org\/resource\/an-introduction-to-drug-policy-positions\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"fws_69f86c8559073\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; 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