Positive Effects Of Marijuana

Marijuana has been used medically and recreationally for a long time and trace back to as far as 2737 BCE in China, where it was used to treat many diseases such as rheumatism, malaria, absent-mindedness, etc. (Miller). It was introduced in America very early but was never very popular until the early 1900s. From 1914 to 1937, twenty-seven states passed anti-cannabis laws and the drug was looked down upon (Miller). It became popular among the jazz culture and was very mainly used for recreation and has fought the battle between being banned from the U.S. and being legal. Marijuana used for medicinal purposes, however, is recently becoming legal in many states. The chemical in marijuana that affects the brain is called THC. THC stands for Tetrahydrocannabinol
The brain is also releasing dopamine, which creates euphoria. This interferes how information is processed and how the brain creates memories (Bradford). Effects last about two hours but can stay in the body for a number of days, although ineffective after a certain matter of time. THC can also cause pain relief and helps to cure glaucoma. Dronabinol, a chemical in marijuana, is used to treat/prevent nausea associated with cancer treatments (Bradford). Although there are many pros to using medical marijuana, there are some risks too. Consuming THC may impair driving skills. Along with driving, cannabis will impair the ability to do simple tasks. The long-term effects seem to be more the problem, especially with young adults and teens. Some side effects include a decrease in IQ, and memory and cognition (Bradford). It can also overuse CB1 receptors, which lead to even lower IQ, but smoking won’t kill brain cells in the long term
Other symptoms of too much marijuana can be shortness of breath, vomiting, hangover, uncontrollable shaking, disorientation, and sometimes even hallucinations (New Health Guide). These symptoms should go away without treatment, but could be a big problem if they stick around for more than a couple hours. In conclusion, marijuana can be great when used for medical reasons, but the risks are very high. It can be used to cure a variety of things, such as schizophrenia, Parkinson’s disease, anxiety, and cancer. The drug can also relieve pain and cure glaucoma. The risks consist of long term effects and short term. If someone takes too much marijuana, short term effects can be anything from nausea, to impaired reaction time, to hallucinations and uncontrollable shaking. The drug should be legal for mainly medical reasons because there are people who need it and some side effects are worth it to be