CANNABIS AND THE U.S. NAVY: AN ASSESSMENT OF POLICIES TO ADOPT AFTER FEDERAL LEGALIZATION
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Authors
Comins, Aaron P.
Subjects
marijuana
cannabis
marijuana legalization debate
cannabis legalization
zero-tolerance policy
UCMJ
U.S. Navy
Bardach
eightstep method
eightfold method
Eugene Bardach
Schedule I drugs
Drug Enforcement Administration
DEA
cannabis policy
Controlled Substance Act
medical marijuana
controlled substances
marijuana decriminalization
THC
CBD
cannabinoids
recreational marijuana
cannabis
marijuana legalization debate
cannabis legalization
zero-tolerance policy
UCMJ
U.S. Navy
Bardach
eightstep method
eightfold method
Eugene Bardach
Schedule I drugs
Drug Enforcement Administration
DEA
cannabis policy
Controlled Substance Act
medical marijuana
controlled substances
marijuana decriminalization
THC
CBD
cannabinoids
recreational marijuana
Advisors
Seagren, Chad W.
Heissel, Jennifer A.
Date of Issue
2019-03
Date
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Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This thesis conducts an analysis of various policy options for the U.S. Navy to adopt after the federal legalization of cannabis. Utilizing Eugene Bardach’s eight-step method, this thesis compares three possibilities for policy recommendation. The first option is to maintain the status quo, or to continue a zero-tolerance policy. The second option is one where specific job specialties would prohibit the performance of certain duties within a specified period of time after cannabis usage. The third option is one where, whatever the job, cannabis usage will be treated like alcohol in all regards.
The research shows that adopting a policy that prohibits the performance of specific job specialties for a specified period of time is the most ideal policy, as it would provide confidence in key jobs being performed with the highest confidence of completion, provide equity between civilian and military service members, would not limit the number of new recruits coming into the U.S. Navy, and would provide naval service members with a less harmful recreational drug of choice.
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Thesis
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Business and Public Policy (GSBPP)
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Department of Defense Management (DDM)
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