Marijuana has been around since the beginning of history. The United States began using marijuana for medicinal purposes in the 1800’s. Medical marijuana has been used to alleviate pain, reduce nausea, increase appetite, and help with insomnia among many other things. Recreational use did not become so common until the 1900’s when alcohol was banned causing people to turn to marijuana. Subsequently, marijuana was made illegal in the United States in 1937. Some states are now making it legal for medicinal usage but not all states have done so. The use of medical marijuana for medical purposes has been in question for quite a few years now but the benefits associated with its usage simply cannot be denied. Medical marijuana should be an option …show more content…
When anxiety is experienced it can cause hyperventilation, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and even social withdrawal in the patient. There are several medications available to treat anxiety, but these medications do not always work for everyone. There was a doctor that described a man who came in for anxiety and had tried antidepressants to help improve his symptoms, which in turn made him experience suicidal thoughts. This same man expressed to the doctor that he felt better when he would smoke marijuana and that he would feel more relaxed after doing so. The doctor says that the patient “was able to return home to a good night 's sleep” when he used the marijuana (Juurlink). Clearly, the marijuana worked for this patient and he was able to function properly after using the marijuana. Medical marijuana has the potential to help so many different types of conditions and …show more content…
There are case studies out there to prove that marijuana improves symptoms that patients are experiencing. Everyone is different so a medication that works for patient A may not work for patient B, it’s a trial and error process that has to be figured out over time. One can’t ignore the patients who have experienced relief after using medical marijuana, as that is the ultimate goal in seeking medical care. Doctors should consider prescribing it more often and especially in cases where the patient has experienced no relief with other treatments. Medical marijuana can be beneficial, it just depends on how the patient will tolerate and respond the medication. To see how beneficial medical marijuana can be, it must be prescribed more often and there should be a follow up with each patient utilizing
illegal drug to be deemed legal for medical purposes? Well for an illegal drug like marijuana, that is the question. There are currently many people who use marijuana legally to suppress their illness. Marijuana should be allowed for medicinal purposes. But one of the arguments is that there are alternatives to using marijuana such as medications that come in pills, solutions, shots, or drops. There is no prescribed drug today that is smoked. Another concern is that marijuana is illegal is the United
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
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
legalization of marijuana, medical marijuana has been thrown into the limelight as an excuse as to why marijuana is “good.” But with medical marijuana’s supposed advancements, more and more doctors are prescribing it to anyone who claims to have a headache and now they are moving their clientele base to young children and teens who are not even old enough to know the long-term damage of the “medicine” their doctors are so willingly prescribing. While many doctors are beginning to jump on the medical weed train
Marijuana is an illegal drug in the state of North Carolina. In some states, such as California and Delaware, medical marijuana is legal. Washington State and Colorado have legalized medical marijuana and the recreational use for adults. As a North Carolinian, I believe that we should legalize it in the state of North Carolina, whether it is for medical or recreational use. We, as North Carolina citizens, should take in consideration that legalizing marijuana has legal issues and cost for the
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
Should Marijuana be Legalized? Should marijuana be legalized? This is a question that, in recent years, has seen headlines of various news sources. It has become a big deal as a few states in the US have legalized it for recreational use and even more have legalized marijuana for medical use. There are many opinions on the legalization of marijuana. There are those who believe that marijuana should be legal for recreational use. Some believe that marijuana should only be legalized for medical use
interview with Dr. Lucido about his knowledge on medical marijuana I’ve noticed some pros and cons. After the interview I could really tell he has extensive knowledge about this topic. He really knew a lot of the details on marijuana, as I’m sure he does about everything he prescribes. He was aware that sometimes people take advantage of the health care system and get their hands on medical marijuana, but he stills stands up for its use in the medical field. I decided to look more into the subject
Marijuana, also known as pot, weed, and bud that has the botanical name of Cannabis sativa. This naturally grown substance that contains THC affects how the brain works and gives the user a high. This feeling of a high can help relieve different pains and even help users forget about bad memories. Marijuana is a naturally grown plant, so the question is why can it not be used legally? Making the use of marijuana legal can be a benefit due to the fact that it is safer to use than alcohol and
Should Marijuana be Legal for all the States? In 2012, Colorado took a bold move and declared that Cannabis, also know as Marijuana or weed, is legal to buy for people 21 and over. Washington followed Colorado's footsteps and legalized weed, too. These actions are sparking questions if Colorado and Washington made the right choice. Should all states legalize weed or not? Initially, the United States is split into two sides. Those sides are people that want Marijuana legalized and those that don't
dividing the country for many years now is the legalization of medicinal marijuana. While the government has left the issue up to individual state’s legislations, the pressing debate at hand has been calling for a federal law to nationally legalize marijuana for medical purposes. For years now, it has been something that has been highly debated and something that people on both sides feel highly passionate about. What if medical marijuana could save the life of one of your loved family members but that
The debate regarding the legalisation of marijuana has become an extremely serious and controversial issue in society. Recreational medical marijuana use already exists in the US. Including Colorado, Oregon, and Washington. It is legal to use medical marijuana under certain guidelines in Massachusetts, California and New Jersey, this means more people will be free to use the drug for its believed health benefits. When I googled “medical marijuana,” the outcome was astonishing. I found over 24 million
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 a report of someone overdosing on Marijuana, but
Would making marijuana legal be a good thing for the United States? Some might say that marijuana should be legal, especially pertaining to medical use of the drug. Others might say that marijuana should not be legal in the United States because of the long-term effects on the brain and the physical health of a person. In my opinion, marijuana legalization would cause more people to use marijuana, more people to abuse the drug, would lead to more people to become addicted, and would cause issues
effects on society than legal drugs such as alcohol, yet it is federally illegal. It is established scientific fact that marijuana is not toxic to humans; marijuana overdoses are nearly impossible, and marijuana is not nearly as addictive as alcohol or tobacco. But, the marijuana prohibition continues to be thriving. Marijuana prohibition causes more problems than it solves. This nation spends too much money where it could be making more money. If America were to legalize marijuana, it would cause a