Medical Marijuana

Mrs. Harris, Period 1

Medical Marijuana

April 28, 2014

All over the nation, Medical Marijuana is a controversial subject of conversation. Some argue that it should be illegal on all grounds, while others rebuttal as proud advocates, representing the medicinal purposes. A total of 15 states have legalized the usage, while 17 are considering it (Green Cross Patient Center).

There are numerous ways to use Medical Marijuana. They include: Treatment for the symptoms of AIDS, Glaucoma, Neuropathy, Cancer patients, pain caused by structural or phycho-physiological disorders, and for the symptoms of movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, and Tourette’s. Although Medical Marijuana is approved for these treatments, the FDA does not approve the “smoked cannabis for medical reasons” (Top 10 medical uses for marijuana). It is properly used in pill form.

A list of Pro’s for this issue:

* Marijuana is effective at relieving nausea and vomiting, especially caused by chemotherapy used to treat cancer.

* Marijuana can relieve spasticity of the muscles that is sometimes associated with multiple sclerosis and paralysis.

* Marijuana can help treat appetite loss associated with HIV/AIDS and certain types of cancers.

* Marijuana can relieve certain types of pain.

A list of Con’s for the issue:

•Frequent marijuana use can seriously affect your short-term memory.

•Frequent use can impair your cognitive ability.

•Smoking anything, whether it's tobacco or marijuana, can seriously damage your lung tissue.

•Not enough evidence supports marijuana as an effective pain relieving agent.

•Marijuana carries a risk of abuse and addiction.

•Smoked marijuana contains cancer-causing compounds.

•Smoked marijuana has been implicated in a high percentage of automobile crashes and workplace accidents.

Medical Marijuana is issued in certain dosages. 1.125g is the proper dosage of THC given to a medical marijuana patient. If the patient uses...