be made. In a recent article by Okie (2005), some doctors prescribe medical marijuana to deal with chronic or neuropathic pain. Okie provides information about one patient, Angel McCleary Riach who is dependent on the drug marijuana because she found that it helped her control her pain and increase her appetite. The patient and her doctor Ludico, believed that Riach’s health will fail extremely if she is denied the use of medical marijuana, because she will not be able to bear the pain. Although the
suffering of millions of Americans if it were legalized.”(Marijuana Policy Project 1) The use of Medical marijuana can help treat a variety of diseases and also relieve pain. It is also grown by certified scientists who have made it safe for the patient for medical use only not for recreational. Another benefit of legalizing medical marijuana is that it will provide jobs and help to boost our economy. Medical Marijuana should be legalized in the United States because it is scientifically proven to help
Medical Marijuana Marijuana is a very hot topic and also brings a lot of controversy among the topics in the U.S today. Many believe it has medicinal benefits and should be made legal when necessary. Many believe it has a really high risk for abuse. Amongst those arguments, some of the ingredience in medical marijuana have presented a greater argument for possible legalization through their use of research and evidence of beneficial use Those against medical marijuana have given many reasons for
Marijuana use for medical purposes has been a major controversy in the United States and other countries for several years. A few doctors favor medical marijuana use because it specifically helps certain types of medial issues such as cancer, Aids, etc. It is obviously hazardous to give a patient too much medication and in some cases, the medications that is prescribed does not help and can make the patient more sick. Across the United States doctors should be allowed to use it to help patients
leaves, stems and even the flower of cannabis, or the hemp plant, which is then taken into the body by either smoking or eating. Marijuana was invented in 2737 B.C in china where it was used as treatment for malaria and absent- mindedness; it then got to United Kingdom in Jamestown in 1611, which was then seen as a cash crop. Marijuana is seen to be one of the most dangerous and addictive drugs in the United Kingdom. The amount of young teenagers using cannabis in the United Kingdom is rapidly increasing
Medical marijuana has more advantages than it does disadvantages. The reason I have chose to support medical marijuana is for one reason. My reason is because people have fear of abuse if it is legalized but in reality people are abusing it as I write this paper. A lot of states haven't legalized marijuana because it is classified as no medical use. If no medical use is found why would some states legalize it. Marijuana affects the lungs and can cause long term lung damage. Although marijuana can
Cannabis What if i were to tell you there is a plant that is illegal but was safer than alcohol and tobacco, that can help people with many illnesses, and can help the world in so many different ways. Would you believe me? Cannabis is a plant that includes three different species, Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis. Each kind has its own range of effects on a person resulting in a wide range of medicinal benefits. We've all heard about how cannabis kills your brain cells, but
Medical Marijuana to Treat PTSD in Veterans Review of the Literature Olivia Gausch Rhetorical Communications Professor Amberg November 14, 2016 Olivia Gausch Review of the Literature November 12, 2016 Medical Marijuana to Treat PTSD in Veterans Cannabis is commonly used around the world to treat a variety of diseases. Although the first traces of the medicinal use of marijuana were found in the Ancient Chinese, recently the legalization of medical marijuana has been a controversial
when used correctly can be beneficial to patients with debilitating diseases that cause them pain and discomfort and should may legal throughout the United States. Introduction: I am Tamu and I will provide some insight on the benefits of using medical marijuana for sick patients. Attention Getter: Imagine being diagnosed with a disease that causes you so much pain that it makes impossible for you to maintain your home, spend quality time with your family, work a regular job and
Pros and Cons on Medical Marijuana Medical marijuana is referred to parts of herb cannabis that is used as a form of medicine or herbal therapy. These parts contain the compounds that produce the mild altering effect that recreational users seek when smoking or ingesting the plant. Researches have shown that it is able to provide chronic pain relief. Marijuana has been used as a folk or traditional remedy for a variety of health conditions for many of years. Medical marijuana is a management tool
firm opponents. With all the clinical studies that have been done on marijuana it has been proven effective enough when compared to conventional treatments to overcome the fact that it is an illegal substance therefore, it should be legalized for medical purposes. Marijuana has been found, through clinical trials, when used by MS patients or patients with spinal cord injuries that it can relieve spasticity, pain, and tremors. In the AIDS patient, marijuana has been found to quickly relieve nausea
According to Grinspoon (2005) marijuana, may have been a crop farmed as many as 10,000 years ago. The first evidence discovered that attests to the use of medicinal cannabis dates back to the Chinese Emperor, Chen Nung, who lived five-thousand years ago when this plant was recommended for malaria, constipation, and rheumatic pains, as well as, the inability to concentrate and pains in relation to the female body (Grinspoon, 2005; Guterman 2000). Even Queen Victoria had a physician recommend that
There are many people in the United States that use Medical Marijuana whether it is legal in the state they live in or not. There are thousands of people that cannot use medical marijuana due to it being illegal. Many people are using prescription pills and do not know the dangers of the medicine they are taking. Marijuana is not thought of as a helpful drug due to the fact that people think it is dangerous, however it can help ease the pain of many illnesses such as cancer. There has never been
In the medical profession, doctors and nurses run into ethical dilemmas every day whether it be a mother who wants to abort her baby or a patient who has decided they want to stop cancer treatment. It is important for the nurse to know where they stand with their own moral code, but to make sure they are not being biased when educating the patient. Nurses are patient advocates, it is in the job description, so although the nurse may not agree with the patient on their decisions, the nurse to needs
coordination, appetite, and memories which are located in the hippocampus and basal ganglia. CB2 receptors are associated with the immune system and are located throughout the body in the gut, spleen, liver, heart, kidney, and reproductive organs. (Medical News Today) The CBD binds to these receptors and acts as a catalyst to allow more use of the cannabinoids in the system to help prevent or slow down the designated problem. Proceeding, once the CBD attaches with one of the CBD receptors a message
Medical Marijuana Heather Demma Lincoln Trail College Medical marijuana Marijuana has had a negative appearance towards the public and government, but that all seems to be changing. Medical marijuana has started to have a huge impact on the United States and the world. It is a borderline substance that some people frown upon, but it has boosted the economy and has helped thousands of people across the United States overcome illnesses. But most people relate medical marijuana to recreational
been legalized for medical purposes for over 10 states in the United States of America, Maryland, not being one of those states, allows it to be dispensed in hospitals and schools when appropriate (Wiki). People who make the choice to smoke marijuana should not disrespect thoes who do not wish to partake in it's ability to get you "high" therefore they should not smoke around them. Marijuana is not very favorable to a lot of people nor does it have a huge impact in the medical world because of it's
for the first time every day. Marijuana has been proven to positively affect some illnesses, and the Medical Legalization Movement has made great progress in the US (randomhistory.com ©2007-2014). However, should the drug be approved for recreational purposes? Several significant reasons lead me to believe it should be. One major reason is the income. California, where marijuana is legal for medical use, finds the substance to be a substantial source of revenue. “The marijuana crop here is valued at
debated whether the use of medical marijuana should be allowed for medical purposes. Marijuana can be used as a treatment for nausea and vomiting, as well as a pain reliever from other medical treatments such as chemotherapy. Others argue that its use can lead to addiction and could lead to health risks such as lung and heart problems over time. Therefore, medical marijuana should be strictly limited for medical use and monitored to meet the needs of the patient. Medical marijuana should be allowed
gateway drug that many people use today. Some people use it strictly for medicinal purposes, while others use it to obtain a “high.” Although 21 states have already enacted medical marijuana, smoking marijuana is a federal crime and should be kept illegal. Marijuana, formally known as cannabis sativa, is a hemp plant. Cannabis is an annual plant with palmate leaves, which contain the resin used for a stronger form of marijuana, hashish. There are many slang names given to marijuana: Aunt Mary,