The United States health care industry has been fighting the increased use of Medical Marijuana as a treatment for different diseases. Recent research suggests that diseases like AIDS/HIV, Alzheimer’s, Arthritis, Cancer, Crohn’s disease, Glaucoma, Multiple sclerosis and Epilepsy can be helped with Medical Marijuana. Therefore, given this information, federal government and states should lessen the restrictions on the usage of medical marijuana to help treat different diseases. Alcohol and Opiates were two of the most widely used substances for pain before Medical Marijuana. People that used opiates as a form of self-medication usually get addicted to them. American Society of Addiction Medicine states “Opiate addiction is driving this epidemic, …show more content…
Medical Marijuana can only be bought for people over 21 and medical marijuana is still illegal to use in public. Robert Gilbson states “Nobody under the age of 21 can buy it, it’s still illegal to consume it in public and getting caught while driving under the influence of cannabis will still result in a DUI charge”(Huffington post). Medical Marijuana is only prescribed to responsible people that are mature enough to follow the laws that applies to it. Marijuana can be additive if a person does not have the willpower to overcome the addiction. “The psychological addiction of marijuana is seen as less severe and hence manageable, needing only a good dose of willpower to get over it. But, the psychological craving can be stronger than the physical withdrawal. The brain wants what it wants, when it wants it and for some these cravings are overwhelming” (Psychology today). Marijuana can be additive like any other drug but the addiction is easier manageable than other drugs. A person needs the willpower to overcome the addiction and the symptoms that goes with it. Studies have shown that cognitive performance is not related to marijuana. A study by the Mental Health Research at Australian National University suggests that “The adverse impacts of cannabis use on cognitive functions either appear to be …show more content…
Each year 12.7 million people discover they have cancer and 7.6 million people die from the disease. Medical Marijuana can help people with cancer live a more comfortable life. A person cannot usually eat while undergoing chemotherapy because of the nausea and vomiting. “A number of small studies of smoked marijuana found that it can be helpful in treating nausea and vomiting from cancer chemotherapy” (Cancer). Medical Marijuana may help a person going though chemotherapy regain their appetite a little. THC and CBD slow growth and/or cause death in certain types of cancer cells. A study by the University of London reported that THC and other cannabinoids such as CBD helps to ‘dramatically reduce’ the growth of new brain cancer cells (AACR). People that do cannabinoids that have brain cancer can reduce the amount of tumors on their brain. Epilepsy is most common in younger children and older adults. Epilepsy is a lifelong struggle that challenges and affects many areas in life. When someone with Epilepsy tires medical marijuana the rate they have seizures decreases. “Seizures decreased by an average of 54% in 137 people who completed 12 weeks on Epidiolex” (Epilepsy). These results suggest that cannabis reduces the rate someone has seizures. Low in THC and high in cannabidiol is the treatment most doctors prescribe for children. CNN reported that “a child with
Legalization of marijuana in the United States has received much attention and controversy in recent months. The federal government outlaws the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, despite proven research studies that have discovered the plant’s potential to treat the lives of many Americans affected by disease and chronic pain. Medicinal use of the marijuana plant dates back to 2700 B.C. in China. Emperor Shen Nung discovered its’ healing properties and recommended marijuana for a variety of ailments (Mack and Joy 14). Today, bias views and laws plague the advancement of marijuana in present day medicine.
Many could argue that marijuana is destructive physically as well as mentally. “The National Institute on Drug Abuse says marijuana can cause heart irregularities, lung problems, and addiction” (Welch). “One joint can be just as damaging to [the lungs] as smoking at least two and a half cigarettes” (Ruff). According to Dr. Tom Wright, director of a substance abuse treatment center for adolescents in Rockford, “teens may be especially sensitive to marijuana’s effects because their brains are still being formed” (MJ Rebuttal). However, the marijuana legalization proposition would have tight restrictions and regulations by the states that would eliminate some of those issues, such as age. These facts are not consistent; the evidence is not backed from reliable sources. One institute is referred to, but more experts are needed to verify the information.
Marijuana has been a frequently abused drug for quite some time, but is just now receiving national attention on the controversial issue of the question if it should become legalized, and what effects this will have on Americans and their communities. Recently there have been many arguments made about how marijuana should be legalized for medical reasons since, for example, it is a great option for people attempting to manage their chronic pain. By legalizing the drug, many people will begin to accept the fact that it is okay and will result in an extreme increase in drug use throughout the United States. Marijuana is known to be a gateway drug in the sense that it leads to a person using narcotics that have even worse physical and mental effects
So far, twenty-three states have legalized cannabis for medical uses. Originally, medical marijuana was use for lesser ailment like pain or insomnia due to the lack or research. Then as people started to do more research they realized marijuana could actually help patient with more serious conditions like glaucoma, or to help those who suffer form seizures, or even to fight cancer. Marijuana helps people with cancer a great deal. For starters, the chemicals in marijuana make patients hungry and help to keep patients strong. Second, research has shown promising evidence that the chemicals in cannabis fight the spreading of cancer cells and even help to kill cancer cells. Medical marijuana also helps to prevent users from obtaining other serious afflictions. Currently, researchers are studying the way the chemicals in marijuana effect amyloid plaques. Amyloid plaques, are the number one cause of Alzheimer’s disease, and researchers now believe marijuana use can help fight and help prevent this horrible disease. All of these studies could help to one day make incredible break throughs in modern medicine, and possibly find cures for Cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Medicinal marijuana is just one reason for the legalization of
In today’s society, there are certain diseases that are debilitating and causing painful reactions to Americans throughout the United States. The patient with MS who cannot control the spasms created by their disease, the rheumatoid arthritis patient with pain so severe they cannot rest and nothing seems to be easing the pain. Then there is the AIDS patient who cannot eat, as they are so nauseated from the HIV medications that they are taking; these patients have just some of the disease scenarios that medicinal marijuana can help. Many people have long used marijuana for both medicinal and other purposes for many years. However, its modern use is a very controversial issue having both strong supporters as well as 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.
Cannabis is a natural plant that has been made illegal by the United States, and has been a controversial topic ever since the 1920’s. Marijuana is a substance that has been used hundreds of years ago as an herbal medicine and also can be used for textile products from hemp, which is from the Cannabis Sativa plant. Because of marijuana being categorized as a schedule one substance, it has no medical value and cannot be researched in the United States. Marijuana is said to be a gateway drug and is very unhealthy for adolescents with premature brains. The marijuana prohibition should finally come to a close because there are many benefits from cannabis and it is less harmful than both alcohol and tobacco.
Marijuana medical users have more mental health issues than Individuals using marijuana for recreational purposes. Particularly this element is important since limited evidence seems to disclose the difference in behavioral health disorders and unmet treatment for desires revealing the contrast amongst medical and recreational marijuana users. Based on the previous year behavioral health disorders and unmet for treatment needs were surveyed in 3 subgroups for recreational, medical, and a combination of both groups using together. To discover that recreational user was at 90.2 percent and over 6.2 percent were medical and both medical groups together was at 3.6 percent used both out of the 3 groups. There’s a lesser probability of merely medical
The are several children that are born with Dravets syndrome which make them have several seizures and severe development delays. A little girl was born with this and she was having over 300 seizures a week and when they started giving her medical marijuana that is high in CBD and low in THC she was only having one seizure a week. There are 40 other children in her state also using the same strain and it seems to be working for them.
There are many other uses for medical cannabis including treating symptoms of IBS, Chron’s disease and other gastrointestinal disorders, pain relief from cancer and multiple sclerosis, the prevention of Alzheimer’s and helping individuals suffering from ADD, seizures or Tourette’s. Unfortunately, the federal government fails to see the many benefits of cannabis and clear proof shown in the countless peer-reviewed studies done through the years and instead maintains its classification as one of the most dangerous drugs with no acceptable medical benefits. More and more states are taking steps to regain their rightful authority from an over-reaching federal government, and taking the necessary steps to offer relief to many patients suffering from a wide array of maladies.
Medical Marijuana refers to unprocessed and whole marijuana. Four out of five Americans are in favor of the legalization of marijuana for medical use in their own state. Thirty-Five states and the District of Columbia have legalized some form of marijuana for medical use. Cannabinoids is the part of marijuana that can be used in medications. It helps treat conditions such as child epilepsy, which gives children violent seizures. The human body even creates its own cannabinoids to help regulate pleasure, memory, thinking, concentration, body movement, awareness of time, appetite, pain, and the senses. There are two parts to cannabinoids, THC and CBD. THC increases appetite and decreases nausea. It can also decrease pain, swelling, redness, and muscle control problems. Dronabinol and nabilone are two FDA-approved drugs containing THC. CBD may lessen pain and inflammation, manage epileptic seizures, and perhaps even treating mental illness and addictions. The first state that legalized the medical use of marijuana asked for patients with serve conditions such as cancer, HIV/AIDS or multiple sclerosis only be able to purchase marijuana with a doctor's recommendation. Furthermore, they want their patient to be able to grow a maximum of 15 plants and possess up to 24 ounces of “usable” marijuana. Patients with HIV/AIDS and cancer want to use marijuana as a cheaper and effective alternative source of treatment. Medical patients will be excused from the 10 percent retail sales tax paid by recreational customers, but will still have to pay the 37 percent excise tax. For many states, their medical marijuana regulations are fairly loose in comparison to their strict regulations on recreational growers and
With the influx of new diseases being discovered, new treatment options being explored, new procedures being invented, using marijuana for medical purposes has been revisited. Ordinarily, people suffering from cancer, AIDS, MS, seizures, epilepsy, and many other life threatening issues and diseases, using marijuana for medical reasons has been considered. With this new discovery of an old concept, the topic of medical marijuana has proven to be a safe alternative. Consequently, it does lack FDA approval, but that does not mean medical marijuana does not work. Nevertheless, medical marijuana is often times, less expensive than cancer treatments. Many times, medical marijuana has reduced seizures from epilepsy. Moreover, medical marijuana has proven to be a less expensive alternative and less invasive to the person receiving the
Imagine having cancer,going through harsh chemotherapy treatments.When noticing that the treatments are causing various side effects, you begin to look for a form of medication that will help with pain.Medical marijuana is a very effective form of medication that has a lot of known benefits.Studies show that the use of medical marijuana can help with the treatment of various chronic illnesses.
Consumption of the Cannabis sativa plant can date back to 4000 BCE. The Cannabis plant has been used for its fiber, also known as hemp, to make fabrics or papers for millions of years. Another common use for Cannabis sativa, is for the plant's buds or flowers, known as marijuana, to gain the effects or “high” when consumed. To consume marijuana it must be inhaled through smoke from, usually either pipes or cigarettes called joints. One may also intake marijuana through edible form. The “high” one receives from marijuana use is due to a reaction in the brain by Delta-Nine-Tetrahydrocannabinol or commonly referred to as THC. Early records show marijuana was used to relieve illnesses. Marijuana was also used in some early religious practices. (Rojas. Marijuana:Uses, Effects And The Law.
Mostly people who conservative are the ones who always view the negative points about the use of marijuana are the ones who don’t support the idea of marijuana being used for medical reasons instead of viewing the drug as being a recreational drug. Marijuana doesn’t always have to be used as a recreational drug marijuana can be used to lessen the pain of many diseases away. In this essay I will explain the many ways marijuana is used in the medical field and what diseases that it can help treat the pain.
Marijuana refers to the dried up leaves, flowers, stems and seeds from a hemp plant. Marijuana is commonly used by younger people, and the amount of people who believe it is harmful decreases every year. The cannabinoids in marijuana are what affect the brain, and they can be extremely powerful. These cannabinoids have many different effects on the body when used and can regulate pleasure, memory, thinking, concentration, body movement, time management, appetite, and pain (Kosher). The U.S Food and Drug Administration has not yet approved or recognized marijuana as a medicine. This is because the FDA is required to do many clinical studies on a large scale. The FDA is required to test medications not only on hundreds, but thousands of people