MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Marijuana is therapeutic concentrates from a plant known as Pot sativa. Pot sativa contains
psychoactive cannabinoids like tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, and cannabinol among others. The
presence of cannabinoids in Pot sativa gives it restorative and logical significance.

ADVANTAGES OF MARIJUANA

Americans overwhelmingly support the legalization of marijuana. In fact, according to the Pew Research
Center, 91% of Americans support legalizing marijuana. Of those, 60% say it should be legal for medical
and recreational use and 31% say it should be legal for medical reasons only.3
Several possible health benefits of medical marijuana have been proposed:
• Nausea: Marijuana is effective in relieving nausea and vomiting. Studies have shown that
cannabis can decrease nausea caused by chemotherapy and almost eliminate vomiting.
• Muscle relaxant: Marijuana can relieve the muscle tightness that is sometimes associated with
multiple sclerosis and paralysis.
• Appetite: Marijuana can help treat appetite loss associated with conditions like HIV/AIDS and
certain types of cancers.
• Chronic pain: Marijuana can relieve certain types of chronic pain, including neuropathic pain,
which is caused by nerve damage.

DISADVANTAGES OF MARIJUANA

Although marijuana has many benefits, there are still some downsides. Some of the arguments from
those who oppose its use include:
• Memory: Frequent marijuana use can seriously affect your short-term memory.
• Cognition: Frequent use can impair your cognitive (thinking) abilities.
• Lung damage: Smoking anything, whether it’s tobacco or marijuana, can damage your lung
tissue. In addition, smoking marijuana could increase the risk of lungs cancer.
• Potential for abuse: Marijuana carries a risk of abuse and addiction.
• Accidents: Marijuana use impairs driving skills and increases the risk for car collisions.
• Illegal: Marijuana is illegal under Federal Laws. The federal drug scheduling system classifies
marijuana as a Schedule I drug in the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), alongside heroin. This
classification says that the substances have no currently accepted medicinal value.

MARIJUANA ISSUE IN CALIFORNIA

Marijuana has in the detest times toped the titles of most media stations, especially in the territory of
California. A bill concerning the sanctioning of the spice has been created ready to be gone through the
demonstration of positive support. In light of my perspective, weed smoking has more antagonistic
psychosocial impacts related with its utilization than it has benefits.

HISTORY OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA

The historical backdrop of Medical Marijuana returns to the antiquated times. Antiquated doctors in
many regions of the planet blended weed into prescriptions to treat torment and different diseases. In
the nineteenth 100 years, pot was presented for remedial use in Western Medication. From that point
forward, there have been a few progressions in how the medication is directed. At first, marijuana was
decreased to a powder and blended in with wine for organization. During the 1970s, engineered THC
was made to be directed as the medication Marinol in a container. Notwithstanding, the principal
method of organization for marijuana is smoking on the grounds that its belongings are practically
prompt when the smoke is breathed in. Somewhere in the range of 1996 and 1999, eight U.S. states
upheld pot solutions contradicting approaches of the national government. A great many people who
are endorsed weed for clinical purposes use it to lighten extreme torment

STATES THAT ALLOW MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Medical marijuana is legal in 37 states and the District of Columbia:
Alaska
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Hawaii
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
States that allow restricted use only include: Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Medicinal cannabis is a medication, and like all medications it can have side effects.
Side effects can vary greatly with the type of medicinal cannabis product, the active ingredients (e.g.
CBD, THC or combination) and between people.
Products containing THC can cause sedation, anxiety, dizziness, appetite stimulation and impairments in
driving and cognitive function. In extreme cases THC can cause hallucinations and psychosis. Doctors will
tend to prescribe very low doses of THC when people start treatment.
CBD is generally without serious side effects by itself, but may interact with other prescription
medications to alter their effects.

CONCLUSION

For most people the use of medicinal cannabis may be quite a long way off. And unlike the way it’s often
portrayed in the media, it won’t necessarily be a panacea or magic bullet that will cure all ills. Experience
shows that some people will benefit greatly, many will benefit modestly, and some not at all.
It also won’t necessarily work in isolation – you’ll still need to do all of the other things you do to
manage your condition and pain, including exercise, managing your weight, mindfulness, managing
stress, pacing etc.
The important thing is to be as educated as you can and be open in your discussions with your doctor.
And be aware that cannabis for non-medical purposes is still illegal in Australia.

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