Should We Use Medical Marijuana?
For centuries there has been a natural pain reliever found all around the world. This natural plant has been around for thousands of years, and until recently has been deemed illegal. This natural plant is Cannabis, also known as Marijuana. Medical marijuana refers to the use of cannabis and it’s cannabinoids to decrease or improve symptoms. Marijuana has been the topic of discussion for many, many years, but recently the developments and law changes have started to increase. In this essay I will explain the pros versus the cons, how the drug can be used, and a medical issue that could be resolved with using medical marijuana. If you had the power to ease someone’s pain, would you? Most people would say yes. So if there was an herbal substance
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that could be used to do the same thing, why would it be so hard to legalize? Many people chose to believe that marijuana can be a “gateway drug”, addicting, or lead to laziness and memory loss. None of these have been scientifically proven however. Any adverse effects of marijuana use are much lower than those of alcohol or cigarette use. According to recent studies, the use of marijuana is about 114 times less deadly than alcohol, and the least deadly recreational drug.
Once a doctor has approved a prescription for marijuana, you need to determine which way is best for you to ingest.
Unlike most medications, medical marijuana does not come in a pill form. The most common way people ingest marijuana is by smoking it. However, a lot of doctors are against smoking because it may contain tars and toxins. The other options include using a medical marijuana vaporizer. The vaporizer is used to gently heat the cannabis up at a lower temperature to release vapors that project the same benefits as smoking just without the possible toxins. You also may choose to eat edibles. Most edibles taste very good and come in many forms such as cookies, brownies, lollipops, etc. These edibles are made from cooking the marijuana into a butter or oil then following the regular food recipe using the original recipe.
Why use medical marijuana? Who needs it? Medical marijuana is commonly known for helping cancer patients. The effects from ingesting marijuana help to eliminate some of the pain associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Doctors may also prescribe medical marijuana for multiple sclerosis, poor appetite and weight loss due to chronic illness such as HIV, seizure disorders, or Crone’s disease. All of which are extremely painful and excruciating to live
with.
According to The National Cancer Institute, 39% of people will be diagnosed with some sort of cancer in their lifetime. According to the Center for Disease and Infection Control, more than 1.2 million people in America have HIV. Certain forms of cancer and AIDS are still not able to be cured, only treated. Imagine living every day with a death sentence on your shoulder, waking up every day in excruciating pain, being forced to take medications that have dangerous side effects and can sometimes cause you to feel more sick. Medical marijuana does not harm you, it will not cure your disease, but it will help you feel better, even if it is just for a little bit.
that could be used to do the same thing, why would it be so hard to legalize? Many people chose to believe that marijuana can be a “gateway drug”, addicting, or lead to laziness and memory loss. None of these have been scientifically proven however. Any adverse effects of marijuana use are much lower than those of alcohol or cigarette use. According to recent studies, the use of marijuana is about 114 times less deadly than alcohol, and the least deadly recreational drug.
Once a doctor has approved a prescription for marijuana, you need to determine which way is best for you to ingest.
Unlike most medications, medical marijuana does not come in a pill form. The most common way people ingest marijuana is by smoking it. However, a lot of doctors are against smoking because it may contain tars and toxins. The other options include using a medical marijuana vaporizer. The vaporizer is used to gently heat the cannabis up at a lower temperature to release vapors that project the same benefits as smoking just without the possible toxins. You also may choose to eat edibles. Most edibles taste very good and come in many forms such as cookies, brownies, lollipops, etc. These edibles are made from cooking the marijuana into a butter or oil then following the regular food recipe using the original recipe.
Why use medical marijuana? Who needs it? Medical marijuana is commonly known for helping cancer patients. The effects from ingesting marijuana help to eliminate some of the pain associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Doctors may also prescribe medical marijuana for multiple sclerosis, poor appetite and weight loss due to chronic illness such as HIV, seizure disorders, or Crone’s disease. All of which are extremely painful and excruciating to live
with.
According to The National Cancer Institute, 39% of people will be diagnosed with some sort of cancer in their lifetime. According to the Center for Disease and Infection Control, more than 1.2 million people in America have HIV. Certain forms of cancer and AIDS are still not able to be cured, only treated. Imagine living every day with a death sentence on your shoulder, waking up every day in excruciating pain, being forced to take medications that have dangerous side effects and can sometimes cause you to feel more sick. Medical marijuana does not harm you, it will not cure your disease, but it will help you feel better, even if it is just for a little bit.