The Effect of Cannabis on Humans
The background to these articles is the debate about cannabis, and
it's effects on humans.
Cannabis (also known as draw etc) comes in many forms - block, sticky
oil, or as dried leaves/buds. The user feels 'stoned', and hisher
senses will be heightened. Also, it brings on cravings for food
(otherwise know as the 'munchies').
Risks of using cannabis include short-term memory loss, degrading
co-ordination and increased chances of contracting respiratory
disorders (lung cancer etc).
The argument is whether this drug that is widely used by teenagers
could be used legitimately in curing certain illnesses. According to a
study by a private pharmaceutical company, CBDs improve symptoms of
Multiple Sclerosis and reduce pain. It also helps relieve arthritis
because of its anti-inflammatory properties.
There is strong evidence suggesting that the use of cannabis is
dangerous. A study carried out by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital showed
that cannabis smokers had worse lungs than tobacco or non-smokers.
Doctors say that cannabis use could be leading to the death of 30,000
people per year.
According to Prof. Murray, a psychiatrist: patients with mental
illness were often regular cannabis users (related to Andrew's
article).
A majority of MP's supported downgrading cannabis from a class B to C
drug. Junior Home Office Minister said it was an "honest and credible"
attempt to tackle issues related to drug-use.
The article about Andrew describes an 'intensely bright' boy who
completely changed after a trip to New Zealand where he smoked 'a fair
amount of dope'. After telling his mother that he was 'God', he became
a psychiatric patient. Buying weed within the ward was easy,
consequently - he fled to Paris. After being sent home by the British
Embassy and then sent to a private clinic in London; he is managing
without weed 'for the first time'.
Andrew's article shows cannabis being readily available, almost
anywhere. It also shows what psychological effects cannabis can have
on teenagers. Consequences of abusing this drug and clearly defined -
With marijuana is becoming legal in some states for medical reasons, other states are still questioning how marijuana can be beneficial and even a problem. In “The Truth about Medical Marijuana” by Carrie Shortsleeve, published in 2013 on the website Men’s Health, Shortsleeve describes how tetrahydrocannabinol or THC, found in marijuana, can be used for medical benefits. In the passage, she explains how the immune system and brain are affected by THC especially if the substance is high in dosage. When Dr. Mahmoud ElSohly, Ph.D., “the director of the University of Mississippi’s Marijuana Project,” injured his back, he begins to research what benefits marijuana has when using the drug as medicine, and Shortsleeve shares this with people who maybe considering medical marijuana. Shortsleeve uses statistics, in depth research, and real- life situations to show how some people trust marijuana as medicine; even though, some of these people were once against medical marijuana.
Marijuana is a drug that is harmful to a person¡¯s health. It has been found to have adverse impacts on one¡¯s mental processes such as memory, attention, judgement, and problem- solving (Butcher, Mineka, Hooley, 2004, p.415). Also, marijuana can interfere with a person¡¯s ability to think rationally and logically. Thus, the lapse in judgement caused by the drug use can lead to risky sexual behaviours and this may result in increasing sexually transmitted disease such as AIDS. Moreover, the long-term use of marijuana may cause chronic breathing problems and cancer ...
Marijuana has been used by people over many centuries for medical uses. It is a natural pain killer used today as a recreational drug by people all over the world. According to Noel Merino in, “Introduction to Gateway Drugs: Opposing Viewpoints”, “a drug is something other than food intended to affect the structure or function of the body”. Marijuana is a very controversial drug and has been outlawed in many countries for its affect on the function of the body. “Effects may involve hallucinations, impaired judgment, and mood swings.” Describes the effects of marijuana in “Marijuana” Current Issues Macmillian social science library. During the past century Marijuana has been legal, made illegal, strictly enforced, decriminalized, protested, used illegally by millions of people, protested for both views, legalized for medical uses, and the debate continues. People claim that marijuana is not harmful and should be made legal; others protest that it is a dangerous drug that leads to other serious problems personally, socially, and politically. Marijuana has been to cause physical effects such as breathing problems due to the inhalation of smoke if that is the method being used to take the drug. In “Marijuana is Dangerous for Teens”, by Joseph Califano he states that, “nine percent of those who use marijuana become dependent on it”, although it is not a big number it is because that is not the biggest problem with marijuana. Along with all of the health problems that marijuana use causes it also opens up the debate over the gateway theory.
Marijuana is taken very lightly and is the most highly used illegal drug. In fact, 1 out of 7 high school students smoke marijuana more than once a day. For this reason, society should know its short and long term effects on the brain. Marijuana can effect these two areas emotionally or physically. Also in some cases physical damages causes the emotional response. Although most public information on drugs are funded by anti-drug organizations, hopefully we will still learn these true facts of marijuana in spite of that.
Marijuana while illegal on a federal level has been legalized in 18 states and the District of Columbia for medical use and also for personal use for anyone over 21 in Washington and Colorado. 48% of Americans admit to using marijuana according to a 2013 survey conducted by Scientific America. With the change in public opinion concerning marijuana the need to understand the effect and consequences associated with its use are vitally important. What are the effects on the brain and the rest of the body? Does it matter when you start using marijuana? Also what is the effect marijuana use has on a person’s life, to include school, work, family and friends.
The use of marijuana for medicinal purposes has long been at the centre of much controversy. Some studies have shown results that the benefits of using marijuana for medicinal reasons far outweigh the negative health matters that may be associated with its use, and therefore should be an accepted method of treatment for some patients who are suffering with illnesses such as multiple sclerosis, cancer, AIDS, and eating disorders (Okie, 2005). Still, other studies have proven that there is not enough scientific evidence on the drug, there for it should not be legalized for the use of medication (Hutchings, 2002). Currently the issue is moving forward, although not without controversy, but it is unclear when a clear decision will be made.
This author uses many informative points and facts. She also shares her statistics and marijuana effects research with us. She states marijuana puts many people at risk. The most at risk, though are the adolescents. The earlier you start using marijuana, the more the negative impact on you. Cannabis use in literally lowering people’s IQs. Regular marijuana users have shown to drop in their IQs about 8 - 10 points. It’s said the earlier you begin using Cannabis the more drastic the effects are. Using marijuana at a young age also causes attention deficit and that worsens over the years of using. Also this attention impairment cannot be repaired with
The Effects of Marijuana Marijuana is a mood altering or psychoactive drug that has many nicknames, such as pot, weed, ganja, sensi, herb, and. others. The. It is an ancient drug that dates back to hundreds of years to the Asia. Many cultures have used it during meditation, religious.
To many, marijuana is seen as a horrible narcotic that causes many physical and social problems. To others, it's a harmless drug that gives the body a relaxing sensation. Marijuana can be found on many college campuses and high schools. It is estimated that at least 70 million Americans have tried it, and of those people, 10-14% become dependent of the drug (1). Marijuana is often referred to as the "gateway" drug, leading the user to more serious narcotics. Marijuana users experience different sensations, from excessive mellowness, fuzzy memory, to the munchies. Some of the typical effects are impairment of memory, alteration of memory, motor coordination, posture, cognitive ability, and sensory perception. So what is it in marijuana that keeps users wanting more?
Marijuana is a drug that divides people. Some people claim it as the wonder drug of the '90s, capable of relieving the symptoms of many serious illnesses. Others curse the day the cannabis plant was ever discovered. From pain relief to stimulating the appetites of patients on chemotherapy, marijuana seems to have plenty going for it as a medicine. The legalization of marijuana is a large controversy in many parts of the world today, but the obvious negative effects that the drug induces has kept it from being legalized. Many researchers have a strong positive attitude towards marijuana. It has been said that the drug is “worth investigating and even providing as a medicine for pain relief, severe nausea, and appetite stimulation for seriously ill patients” (Zimmerman 2). On a more negative side, studies have also found in many cases of pregnant women who smoke marijuana, that chemicals in the drug have halted early pregnancy. Scientists have determined a link between activation of the biological receptors that respond to cannabinoids (the psychoactive ingredients in marijuana) and abrupt interruption of pregnancy at a very early stage (Ferguson 71). The short-term effects of marijuana have also been researched and are widely known. Some of these effects include problems with memory and learning, distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch), trouble with thinking and problem solving, loss of coordination, increased heart rate, anxiety and panic attacks (Ferguson 23). A new analysis by Bachman examines how marijuana is potentially devastating to adolescents because it suppresses motivation, drive, and commitment to family and school. Although these researcher’s studies have covered many topics about marijuana, the actual long-term effects caused by inhaled marijuana smoke is a topic that has failed to be covered in extent.
The effects of marijuana are minimal. The high has a feeling of euphoria, peacefulness and well-being. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active chemical in marijuana. It’s estimated that a person would have to ingest a dose 20,000 to 40,000 times the average dose before death would occur. In the early 1990’s sophisticated research on marijuana began. The scientists discovered THC stimulates special receptors in the brain. Researchers have now isolated a natural substance that appears to produce the same effects as THC in the brain. Recently the medical uses of marijuana are being more and more accepted, and many marijuana smokers wonder how it can be harmful if it helps/treats patients.
Writing Class Marijuana Smoking Today, the issue of drug abuse is a serious problem facing the world. Many people die each day from using drugs. Drugs affect the brain, which makes drug users addicted to this thing after a period of positive for (What). These drugs have a number of harmful effects on the human body. In this paper, I will focus on one kind of drug that is spread among people, which is marijuana.
Gabe went on to point out that marijuana that is used medically would have to be higher in CBD than THC so that benefits such as shrinking tumors, lowering anxiety, and so on, can be obtained. I also found it interesting that use of marijuana for just 5 or more days in a month could affect cognitive ability in terms of academics, as Gabe pointed out in one of the studies she spoke of. Another study, which was longitudinal and followed boys from middle school until age 35 found that continual marijuana use resulted in a decrease in IQ as well as no gain of those extra IQ points that others gain as they get older. In terms of the marijuana itself, I had no idea that the potency has increased dramatically since the 1960s, which was 1-2%, to an average of 15% today; that, coupled with the fact that the potency has a significant effect on the brain, is especially troubling. As a college student who knows individuals who smoke marijuana, I now have a heightened awareness of the dangers of marijuana, which are much more expansive than I would have ever originally
The issue I am discussing is how pediatric cannabis therapy is saving young cancer patients. Parents have saved or made their kids feel better by using cannabis. Cannabis (Medical Marijuana) or THC is “When THC enters the body, it attaches to and stimulates cannabinoid receptors in the brain. The stimulation of these receptors affects the body in various ways and may reduce pain and increase appetite.”( Written by MaryAnn DePietro Medically Reviewed by George Krucik, MD, MBA) Others may argue that they are killing their child’s brain. I believe that parents need to do whatever it takes to save their child’s life. Doctors and researchers should be further investigating this medicine so it may help more children in the future. My reasoning behind
There has always been controversy about marijuana and the affects it has on health and the issue of legalization. Some people believe it is very destructive to one’s health, and yet others feel the complete opposite about it. Is Marijuana truly harmful to one’s health? “Marijuana, the Deceptive Drug”, written by George Bierson, was published in the Massachusetts News. In this article, Bierson determines that marijuana is harmful in many ways. He seems to think that it damages the brain, the reproductive system, and also contributes to the halt of production in the immune system. Bierson also tries to persuade the reader that marijuana is a “gateway drug” that leads to larger drugs in the future. However, by conducting research of my own, I have come to the conclusion that Bierson’s article simply lacks truth.