higher death rate. Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has been used for over 10,000 years, there has never been any reports of any death’s. According to American Judge Francis Young, “marijuana is far safer than many foods we commonly consume.” The reason behind the debate over this topic is its (medical marijuana) background. When humanity hears the word marijuana they think…
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question of whether Marijuana should be legalized for medicinal use, because of its potential to possibly cure cancer and serve as a therapeutic analgesic, is complex. Marijuana was made illegal and classified a schedule 1drug; a schedule 1 drug has a high potential for abuse and has no accepted medical use. Since then, marijuana research has been very limited. However, Marijuana activists and new research conducted on the benefits of marijuana is putting into question whether marijuana should be a treatment…
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If you know cannabis, it’s no surprise for you that it brings with it miracles. While you know that, you may still be surprised by the facts that certain benefits related to marijuana are actually unmatched. These are benefits beyond those you experience personally – marijuana benefits to the whole economy, to public health. Long, long ago, cannabis was highly used in China for psychoactive agents. It had already proved its potential to cure gout, malaria and rheumatism. It proved its medicinal…
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Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a plant that was first used as a source of intoxicant and medicine in Asia for centuries before gaining popularity in the West. It served as a folk remedy for more than 100 minor illnesses such as vomiting, infections and to induce appetite (Mack & Joy, 2001). In the modern days, however, marijuana has become more popular around the world for its recreational use, which people indulge in its consumption especially among youths (Iversen, 2000). A WHO report on…
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over the decades is the forbid of marijuana. How can governments, condone the cruel way in which an herb that grows on the ground to be inhibited. The use of marijuana should be legalized since it has medical value, the unreliability of prohibition of marijuana can be eliminated, and its side effects are much less than other legally used products and the steps to take to legalize marijuana. Marijuana is a very good source that has medicinal value. Medicinal marijuana has proven to help with Depression…
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Marijuana is something that has gained an increasing amount of support in American society today. However, it has not always received this type of support, during the 1930’s many people reported marijuana as an abysmal drug. Throughout history there have been many misconceptions about cannabis. The reason marijuana became a major concern was because the introduction of the plant by Mexican immigrants, who began flooding into the United States (Marijuana Timeline). Furthermore, during the same time…
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There are many viewpoints on the use of medical marijuana. One side’s opinion is that marijuana shouldn't be used because it's known as a gateway drug. The other side’s opinion is that it should be used because of the advantages marijuana gives to people. The benefit of using marijuana is almost limitless. It relieves cancer patients by repressing the pain. Autistic children and pregnant women are also aided by the use of medical marijuana. Medical marijuana, a safe and natural drug when managed properly…
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A lot of people think that the legalization of Marijuana would be a good thing all around, but they're are some people who think that Marijuana should stay illegal because of the possible side effects it may cause. Beside the fact that Marijuana has a chance of becoming “addictive” and in some cases may causes “poor health”, there are many health benefits from the use of Marijuana ranging from helping cancer patients while going through chemotherapy to helping stop anxiety attacks. Money would be…
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If elected to the House of Representatives presenting a bill to decriminalize marijuana and make it available for medical use will be my top priority while in office. The problem with marijuana is that we lack all the benefits of allowing the plant to be sold legally. The free market has already decided marijuana will be a mainstay in America yet, we lack the tax revenue this could provide, we don’t allow medical benefits to be received unless you live in a state that has already passed a medical…
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knows as Marijuana. It has been the subject of discussion time in and time out, then why is it still against the law? Prescription drugs have killed over 100,000 people in U.S.A. over the past 5 years and alcohol single handily kills 100,000 people in the U.S.A. per year but how many people die from marijuana use? Absolutely none. (Death by Alcohol) (CDC “CDC Grand Rounds”10-13) Cannabis has been known for roughly 10,000 years and till date there has never been a single death from marijuana use. Dr…
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