Argumentative Essay On Medical Marijuana

The legalization for marijuana is one of the most controversial topic in government. I support the legalization for marijuana for medical purposes. While the research for medical marijuana has not yet given enough evidence to support comprehensive legalization, I believe it will have more positives then negatives in peoples lives. Physicians and medical scientist are skeptical about legalization because they are unsure about all the affects of the substance on people. However the research on neurological disorders have shown positive results thus far.

In the United States, we have enacted numerous bans and restrictions against certain drugs and substances with the purpose of protecting the general public from their negative effects. On this list of illegal drugs are harmful and addictive substances such as cocaine, methamphetamines, and heroin. A substance called cannabis, also known as marijuana, is also on this list. As of now, it is illegal to buy, sell, possess, or use marijuana in any shape or form in the state of Louisiana. However, due to the advancement of technology and of human perspective and innovation, it has come to light that marijuana could actually be of benefit to our society through its medicinal uses in treating a range of conditions and diseases as well as its possible social benefits in helping individuals stray from heavier drugs by acting as a substitute. Now that the wheels of time are turning and that medical marijuana is becoming a budding industry, the question remains: should marijuana be legal all across the United States of America? With the benefits it could bring with its medical, social, and economic uses, marijuana could be a profitable asset to our society if it were to be legalized, and I believe that we should strive for that outcome.

The medical marijuana debate is an interesting one because there’s such a wide diversity of opinions and views that oppose each other. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug. They consider these drugs to have no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse and to be some of the most dangerous drugs, because they’re highly addictive and may cause severe psychological or physical dependence. Other Schedule 1 drugs include heroin, LSD, ecstasy and meth. Many who are against marijuana believe the drug is dangerous, harmful and feel it should remain illegal.

    According to a survey by pubmed.gov, “92 percent said that medical marijuana alleviated symptoms of their serious medical conditions, including chronic pain, arthritis, migraine, and cancer.” 86 percent of the United States believe that Cannabis has valid medical uses, says statista.com. Definitions.com states that, “medical marijuana refers to the use of cannabis or marijuana, including constituents of cannabis, THC and other cannabinoids, as a physician-recommended form of medicine or herbal therapy.” Medical marijuana should be legalized, because it can be a safe and effective treatment for a plethora of illnesses.

The debate for years \that has divided the question is weather not any good. Many states have legalized medicinal marijuana. The states that have legalized has it helped or has come from its use. What is the purpose? What should the guidelines be? The Medical board and the Government have hopes that in legalizing it, medical marijuana will help those with diseases to be able to cope much easier. However, the determination of which ones that should be allowed to have the okay to be able to use it. Even though some people may argue against medicinal marijuana use and legalization, there are too many reasons why it should be.

Healthcare can’t be spelled without T.H.C! For those who don’t know, THC is one of the main chemicals in medical marijuana. Marijuana, when used medically, can reduce anxiety, depression, and nausea, as well as many other uses. It helps strengthen the economy. Addiction is a huge worry, but marijuana used to get people off of crack and meth, so how addictive can it really be? With medical marijuana, the sky's the limit. Medical marijuana has tons of potential in the world of meds, it can get tons of money through taxes, and isn’t as addictive as people believe.

Imagine a little kid that goes by the name of billy. Billy has cancer, he just got done with Chemotherapy. He couldn't afford the costly medicine the doctor originally prescribed so the doctor prescribed medical marijuana. Billy felt great after taking the weed for the first few weeks but he then he came down with a terrible infection. His immune system, already lowered because of the chemotherapy could not keep up with the infection because the marijuana damaged the immune system even more. Billy spent the rest of his days on a hospital bed not knowing what he could of done with his life. Is not paying for the expensive medicine worth billy’s life? I don’t think so. Medical marijuana can cause brain damage and other negative effects on

All of America should be concerned about this situation because it effects the economy of agriculture and medical industries. The production of hemp could be an alternative and more sustainable way than our current method of deforestation. Medical marijuana may be a safer and better alternative to some of the drugs on the market today. The audience for this paper will be for people who want to stand-up for themselves and not to just believe what people say not even myself but to go out and find out for themselves the effects these plants can have for our country, economy, and our planet as a whole. Voters, protestors, and anybody in politics need to read the important information to

The use of Medical Marijuana is a widely argued and criticized issue that is at the forefront of issues affecting our community and lives in this day and age. During my search for and against the use and legalization of Marijuana, I have been able to find extensive research which either supports or opposes the belief that Medical Marijuana should be an available option for medical treatment and the recreational use of it. I have committed myself to maintain an open mind while researching both the pro and con on the use of Marijuana, and have concluded that Medical Marijuana should be available for use. As for my opinion on the recreational use of Marijuana I have yet to decide whether it should be legal.

There is extensive literature evaluating the merits and dangers of legalizing marijuana, or cannabis, for medicinal and recreational use. However, despite the quantity, it is difficult to draw a meaningful conclusion based on the quality of much of this evidence. In reviewing three recent articles addressing medicinal uses for cannabis (Whiting et al., 2015), negative health effects from its use (Gordon, Conley, & Gordon, 2013), and pharmacist recommendations for implementation of its use (Isaac, Bandana, & Chaar, 2016) it is clear that further research is needed on this issue. Two of these studies highlight the limitations and inconsistencies in the current evidence and the need for more investigation (Gordon et al., 2013; Whiting et al., 2015), while the third article exemplifies the role that bias plays in undermining the evidence (Isaac et al., 2016). Recently, investigators have begun to examine in more depth the roles bias and legal barriers play in limiting studies on medical marijuana (Rhodes et al., 2016; National Academies of Science Engineering and Medicine [NASEM], 2017). Research must be encouraged and facilitated at the federal level to reduce bias and promote the production of high quality evidence for or against therapeutic effects of cannabis, and health care providers should be better educated to objectively participate in this process (Evanoff, Quan, Dufault, Awad, & Bierut, 2017).

When someone says marijuana, many people tend to have a negative reaction. Most associate it with dropping grades in school and lowered success in the workplace. Can cannabis be a good thing though? It has gone largely underappreciated for its medicinal value. It has been known to successfully treat many neurological disorders, when other medications failed. It has been most successful in areas such as: neurological disorders, pain relief, and as a treatment for the side effects of chemotherapy. Medical marijuana is a very helpful treatment for many neurological conditions, which in spite of some opposition can be very effective when used properly. While it is still in the developmental stages, some believe that it is possible to genetically engineer special strains of cannabis or use certain kinds of its extract to minimize the harmful effects it can have on patients.

Medical cannabis, or medical marijuana, is cannabis and cannabinoids that are counseled by doctors for his or her patients. the employment of cannabis as a drugs has not been strictly tested attributable to production restrictions and other governmental rules. restricted proof suggests cannabis can: scale back nausea and vomiting throughout therapy, improve appetite in folks with HIV/AIDS, and scale back chronic pain and muscle spasms.

One of the most controversial topics in the United States is the subject of drug use. As scientific research develops, society has become more understanding of the positive uses for drugs such as marijuana. Marijuana has been the source of major stigmatism in recent memory. Despite the stigma surrounding the subject, marijuana has proven beneficial in terms of state revenue and medicinal relief and should be legalized across all 50 states.

For those of you that do not know Marijuana—also known as pot, weed, grass, dope and 420 is an addictive drug made from dried cannabis sativa hemp plant. The active chemical in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is responsible for marijuana’s effects. THC moves quickly through the bloodstream to act on cannabinoid receptors in areas of the brain that control memory, concentration , perception and movement. Marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in the United States. It is usually rolled into cigarette form and smoked or smoked through a water pipe or “bong” . Occasionally, it is brewed as tea or mixed with food, such as brownies. A marijuana “high” is achieved when mental and physical faculties are noticeably altered. Long-term marijuana abuse often results in lower motivation and an impaired ability to function.

When California voters passed Proposition 215 - later known as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996 - they allowed patients who were seriously ill to receive marijuana as a form of treatment, with authorization from a physician. In 2002 the law came under question when Angel Raich and Diane Monson, both users of the so-called "medical marijuana", had their cannabis plants destroyed by the Drug Enforcement Agency. The DEA had acted under the Federal Controlled Substance Act (CSA) to seize and destroy the plants. This act of Congress, passed in 1970, was meant to combat illicit drug trafficking and possession of substances like marijuana. The CSA declared that marijuana was a Schedule I drug because of its "high potential for abuse", "lack of any accepted medical use" and the "absence of any accepted safety for use in medically supervised treatment." This classification is certainly accurate, as marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States, with over 3.1 million people using the drug on a daily basis, and causing various physical disorders from anxiety to personality disorders.