Paper On Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana has been one of the most controversial topics in politics for years regardings its legalization and any possible benefits. Marijuana is commonly referred to as the “gateway drug” and has been thought to be what causes the downfall of our youth in today’s society. This has caused Marijuana to earn a bad reputation due to the immense surrounding propaganda and bias opinions. Cannabis is the scientific name of the plant which is absolutely natural and free of chemicals, but the psychoactive components in the plant has been proven to be of medical use. If medical marijuana is prescribed correctly it has the potential to help thousands of patients due to the variety of benefits it can medically provide. Medical Marijuana should

According to the United Nations, “158.8 million people around the world use marijuana—more than 3.8% of the planet’s population” (Marijuana). Marijuana has become a crucial topic throughout the world in recent years. Marijuana has been legalized medically throughout many countries, such as Australia, Chile, Spain, and Uruguay. Within the United States of America, twenty-eight states have legalized marijuana for medicinal use, the most recent legalization passed was in the state of Florida. Therefore, one can assert that medical marijuana is a controversial topic locally and globally. Medical marijuana portrays many advantages and disadvantages within society. Medical marijuana portrays many benefits to victims of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder,

Charlotte experienced serious cognitive delays, brain damage, and had undergone surgery to have a feeding tube placed for food and water. She also had difficulty with walking and talking and must be cared for at all times. She would suffer from 300 tonic seizures per week,

When Charlotte was two and a half years old, her seizures were very serious and had started

Eight-year old Charlotte Figi experienced her first seizure at three months old. While all test results were normal, her seizures were increasing in length as time went on, usually lasting two to four hours. According to the CNN report, “Marijuana Stops Child’s Severe Seizures,” by Saundra Young, she was on seven drugs, including addictive barbiturates and benzodiazepines. Their effects were short-lived as “the seizures always came back with vengeance” (2013). When Charlotte was two, she was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome: a rare genetic form of epileptic encephalopathy that begins in infancy (Epilepsy Foundation). Individuals with this syndrome face a higher chance of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (Dravet Syndrome Foundation). This

On April 16, 2015, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed a bill into law that legalized the use of medical marijuana, also known as HB1 or “Haleigh’s Hope Act”. This act allows families in need to legally possess certain oils, low in THC. Georgia is only one of numerous states have passed legislation legalizing marijuana in some form. State representative Allen Peake spearheaded the legislation that allowed for passage in Georgia. For years, local organizations have pushed for the passage of legislation that will allow families to legally obtain medical marijuana for their children and beyond. A need for legislation was recognized and research was conducted to determine the best route for Georgia

Charlotte's Web – Charlotte Figi had her first seizure when she was 3 months old. Over the next few months, she had frequent seizures lasting two to four hours, and she was hospitalized repeatedly. When Charlotte was three years old she had a least 300 grand mal seizures every week, one day she lost the ability to walk talk and eat. Her heart stopped a numeral of times. The doctors recommended putting her in a medically coma. Her father, Matt Figi, searched online for something similar, and found out that medical marijuana helped a boy's seizures. The family decided to give it a try. The Figi family soon heard about the Stanley brothers, one of Colorado's largest marijuana growers and dispensary owners. The six brothers were cross breeding

Marijuana can be consumed in many different ways, usually many consumers dry it and crush it and smoke it in a pipe or water pipe and some even hand roll it like a cigarette. Marijuana can also be consumed in food and beverages such as cookies, brownies, chicken and even water and other drinks. When an individual

When you look at Medical Marijuana what do you see? Some people would say it’s just a drug, others would say a cure. People say it’s a waste of space and time, others say it’s a savior. How would you feel if after all the voting you done against medical usage of marijuana, was the only thing that could save your life, a family member's life, or worst of all your child's life. Just cause you may not need it, doesn’t mean others don’t. Think about others and not just yourself, saving a life is worth so much more than you may think.

Is Medical Marijuana good or bad for the human body? “According to the United Nations, 158.8 million people around the world use marijuana – more the 3.8% of the planets population”. Medical Marijuana is not absolutely good for the human body.

It can stimulate the appetite in patients who are taking chemotherapy for AIDS or cancer.

Many people believe that medical marijuana is not useful and affects the brain of the patient. But the real question is, is medical marijuana bad

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a dry, shredded green and brown mix of flowers, stems, and leaves derived from the hemp plant Cannabis Sativa. It can be separated into two types, recreational marijuana and medical marijuana. Currently in Maryland, the number of consumers who register for medical marijuana exceeds 17,000. Over the years, to regulate marijuana use in Maryland, current laws have been changed and new laws have been put into place. More specifically, laws regarding the obtainment of medical marijuana, how state and federal laws compare when classifying marijuana possession or distribution and the potential penalties for being caught owning as well as selling this plant in the state of Maryland.

Medical Marijuana, an alternative to a no win situation. Some medical conditions cannot be addressed with current drugs or technology. Including but not limited to seizers, cancers, and pain. These few examples are traditionally treated with drugs that have limited, to no affect, and are very frustrating to patients and physicians mainly because both want some sort of resolution that increases quality of life. The time has come for medical marijuana to be available for those that can benefit from it.

Marijuana is illegal in fifty states because of its classification as an illicit drug, but controversial issues have been established that this “illicit drug” has improved the course of treatment for suffering patients. Marijuana has beneficial effects when used in medicinal scenarios for the treatment of pain; thus it should be an administered drug for patients who can benefit from the use of this drug. Marijuana has undergone analysis for its use as a medicine and the results have shown improvements in the patients who were treated with this drug. Doctors have expressed opposite opinions, making this issue very controversial.