Medical marijuana has multiple positives if it was legalized in all of America. Marijuana can be used to help with many diseases and illnesses. Medical marijuana can be used to make more jobs for Americans. America as a whole should legalize medical marijuana as other states already have. Many people are not informed about the good effects of medical marijuana even though medical marijuana can help with a number of diseases and health disorders. Medical marijuana has been legalized in a number of states in America. For example, it has been legalized in states such as Alaska, Arizona, and California just to name a few. It has also been legalized in America’s capital of Washington D.C. Cannabis, which is another term for the name of marijuana, has been used for a number of years dating back to some of the herbal treatments in ancient China. There have been many studies done to test the positive effects of medical marijuana. Patients do not have to smoke marijuana to use it; there are many different forms and ways to use marijuana. Marijuana is a natural drug and does not need to be chemically processed. One major reason medical marijuana should be legalized is because it can help with a person’s appetite. A survey of 72 patients at an AIDs clinic regarding self-medication with recreational drugs for medical or psychological conditions related to their illness disclosed that marijuana was the primary drug used. The perceived benefit was for gastrointestinal conditions such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion and appetite improvement (Dansak). This is only one study that was done testing the effects of marijuana use. It shows how all the positives of this drug can help with the symptoms people face while having the AIDs. ... ... middle of paper ... ... other states already have. The positives of this drug can definitely be used for a number of medical disorders and illnesses. It is a natural treatment and does not need to be chemically processed. It can help Americans not only with depression and anxiety but help America’s economy. Medical marijuana can build a whole new work force in America. Marijuana should be legalized in all of American states. Works Cited Anderson, Mark, Daniel I. Rees, and Joseph J. Sabia. “Is Medical Marijuana an Effective Treatment for Depression, Bipolar disorders, Anxiety, and similar Mood Disorders.” ProCon. 11 June 2012. Web. 21 Dec. 2013. Dansak, Daniel A. “Medical Use of Recreational Drugs by AIDs Patients.” Taylor and Francis Online. 17 Oct. 2008. Web. 21 Dec. 2013. “Medical Marijuana with Pain Management of America.” Pain Management of America. Web. 21 Dec. 2013.
More and more nurses and doctors are turning their heads when patients are in the hospital and have marijuana tinctures or lotions, because they know that patient needs to have that relief. It is estimated that 2,604,079 people in the United States use a type of medical marijuana. (Number of Legal Medical Marijuana Patients, 2016) If those 2,604,079 people were to be hospitalized, then every single one of them would be losing their ability to use that medical marijuana for an plethora of conditions. Medical marijuana helps HIV patients to help increase their appetite, patients with epilepsy to decrease the neuron signals in the brain, patients with chronic inflammatory issues, cancer patients to help increase their appetite, patients with chronic pain, and even in patients who have
Marijuana or cannabis, according to the Federal Government is considered dangerous and addictive and is, therefore, placed on the controlled substance list as a schedule 1 drug, making its use and possession illegal, as well it is considered one of the worst drugs. Other more harmful drugs such as cocaine are considered schedule II drugs, so according to the U.S Government cocaine is considered less hazardous than marijuana. There have been many studies conducted by scientist proving the benefits of medical marijuana in relieving chronic pain, nausea and a full array of other ailments. The benefits of legalizing marijuana far outweigh the bad. By allowing people to possess and use marijuana for medicinal purposes, we are improving society as a whole and increasing the happiness or utility of individuals who are living with debilitating conditions in turn this would create a happier society all around.
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 marijuana, which is still illegal in some states. Although many individuals find medical marijuana illegal, and unnecessary, it is a natural herb used to help symptoms caused by chronic illnesses. Over three million Americans use medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is the most widely used drug used to treat chronic illnesses. The use of medical marijuana has been a controversial issue here in America. Although, there are healthcare professionals that do believe that the use of medical marijuana can be very beneficial for certain patients. Just as there are benefits associated with the use of medical marijuana there are also negative effects associated with it.
There is no denying that there are problems with the marijuana laws currently in place in the United States. Left and right, there are people using marijuana with blatant disregard to the fact that it is, in fact, prohibited. The black market for marijuana is surging out of control. As a result of this, drug-related street crimes have become more prevalent, which, in turn, has increased the number of offenders in prison for those crimes. This is very costly to the United States government. Also, there are personal dangers involved with buying drugs on the black market. By legalizing marijuana, the government could help solve the problems caused by the laws that are currently in place.
Marijuana, also known as weed, is smoked for the high, as well as for “nausea, glaucoma, appetite simulations, mucous membrane inflammation, leprosy, fever, dandruff, hemorrhoids, obesity, asthma, urinary tract infections, cough, anorexia associated with weight loss in AIDS patients, pain, and multiple sclerosis” (“Marijuana Overview Information”). Medicines to treat some of the listed ailments have not been found as of, yet so patients are suffering from pain and ongoing symptoms from their disease or illness. The only treatment for some of these ongoing symptoms and pain is medical marijuana. This is why medical marijuana is being pushed to be legalized in America. The “high” that users get from smoking marijuana relieves pain for a short period of time. Dr. Mark Ware tested cannabis (mar...
There currently exists some controversy concerning smoking marijuana as a medicine. Many well-intentioned leaders and members of the public have been misled by the well-financed and organized pro-drug legalization lobby into believing there is merit to their argument that smoking marijuana is a safe and effective medicine. A review of the scientific research, expert medical testimony, and government agency findings shows this to be erroneous. There is no justification for using marijuana as a medicine.
According to this article, more than 20 states have already legalized medical marijuana. It also points out that some experts have been changing their minds on this issue and believe that the medical marijuana should be legal. In addition, new laws could help researchers study the medicinal uses of the drug and better understand how medical cannabis impacts the body.
...n Elders, MD "The evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms caused by such illnesses as multiple sclerosis, cancer and AIDS -- or by the harsh drugs sometimes used to treat them. And it can do so with remarkable safety. Indeed, marijuana is less toxic than many of the drugs that physicians prescribe every day."(Editorial, Providence Journal)
“The real crime is knowing cannabis can help others, but doing nothing.” this was stated by governor Mark Dayton. Medical marijuana should be legalized. First it can help people with epilepsy. Second it can help people fight their cancer. Lastly it is known to be less harmful than other legal drugs such as oxycontin.
The utter failure of the war on drugs by our government has brought the spotlight onto the most abused illegal substance in the United States. With the Marijuana Policy Project reporting over 872,000 arrests for use and/or possession of this naturally grown plant within the previous year, concerns have been raised as to the improvement of the current federal policies on cannabis. Currently, cannabis is placed on the highest tier of illegal substances ranked by the Drug Enforcement Agency (Schedule I drugs); heroin, LSD, and MDMA (Ecstasy) are a few other well known illegal drugs placed in this same category, while cocaine and methamphetamines are ranked as Schedule 2 drugs. DrugWarFacts.org states that tobacco and alcohol related deaths resulted in the combined total of over 500,000 Americans in 2000. That same year-and also in every other year-there were 0 confirmed deaths from marijuana consumption. The paradoxical status of marijuana in our federal system is based more on fear than on actual facts since there are very few studies refuting the medicinal benefits of marijuana on the body. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, appearing on Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN, stated that cannabis could be used for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy to stimulate a patient's appetite, to treat "neuropathic pain" resulting from a trauma or injury or to help treat patients
Marijuana can be a step in the right direction in diagnosing and treating many diseases. Medical Marijuana saves lives and helps patients deal and overcome pain due to diseases or disorders. Dr. Andrew Weil, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, explained how marijuana can “relieve pain, nausea, and other debilitating effects of multiple sclerosis and cancer and the drugs used to treat them.” (Weil) Dr. Weil revealed how marijuana is able to target certain cancer cells without harming the healthy cells in order to help patients fighting for their lives. Dr. Weil is a supporter for the use of medical marijuana and declared “our current national policy is counter-productive and irrational.” (Weil) Currently, there are many doctors who have been and starting to advocate for the use of medical marijuana. In our advancing medical industry, we are faced with incurable diseases which ultimately can lead to a loss of life. Marijuana has been proven to help patients who suffer from pain by relieving their pain and relaxing their bodies. People must understand how marijuana is tremendously beneficial to all types of people in America whether it is used as medicine or a supplement to help people throughout their everyday lives. Marijuana is inexpensive and effortless to produce, so it can be utilized to boost our technological advancement in medicine. When more people realize the
As of 2016, 25 states and the District of Columbia have approved medical marijuana. Despite numerous efforts by the medical community and the general public, the medical use of cannabis remains illegal throughout the United States. Medically prescribed marijuana should be legalized as it has proven to aid millions of patients that are undertaking arduous battles against chronic illnesses, both by treating symptoms and by mitigating adverse side effects of the treatment.
Should medical marijuana be legal to sell, distribute and use across all 50 states in the U.S? Most people see it as a recreational drug, but it has many medicinal properties. It is a safe alternative to many pharmaceuticals and is easily produced. Medical marijuana has many more positive effects on your body both mentally and physically. Marijuana can help with nausea, insomnia, aches and pain without damaging internal organs like other pharmaceutical prescriptions. I vehemently believe marijuana should be legalized. During my severe and intense cancer treatments I was prescribed many narcotics/pain killers, which eventually lead me to get addicted to them. I became dependent on them, not being able
Marijuana has a Medical use, which people with certain health problems can benefit from if Marijuana is legalize. Marijuana can be used as a medicin...
Marijuana is a cannabis drug that may be used for medical purposes. It was used to soothe malaria and constipation in many Asian countries including India and China (Ashton). It has the capability to relieve the pain of a serious sickness like malaria as well as a common every day stomach sickness like constipation. Marijuana has also been used therapeutically for the common disease asthma (Ashton). It “exert[s] a bronchodilator action on the small airways” therefore allowing a person to breathe better (Ashton). Marijuana has not only been used for amusement but it has been a treatment for many illnesses therefore; we need to consider all the characteristics of marijuana before making a decision to legalize it for medical purposes.