of these can start a controversy between political parties, countries, states, and the average human. One big controversy is about the legalization of medical marijuana. There are many different uses for medical marijuana that range from epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, concussions, anorexia, and many more. There are several ways it could be made to use such as in pill form, it could be smoked, eaten, and several more. There is still no true decision as to whether or not marijuana meets the standard of
Marijuana, this plant brings up a lot of controversy. After the legalization of medical marijuana in California, it seems like the legalization is the biggest topic up for debate. Around the world, there are people are against it and many who strongly support the legalization. Personally, I am for the use of medical marijuana. There are more pro’s then con’s when it comes to using marijuana as a medicine. This brings up the question, are you for or against the use of medical marijuana? When
Medical Marijuana Legalization and Controversy Emily Gilbert COM/170 February 15, 2013 Dr. Mary Morriss University of Phoenix Medical Marijuana Legalization and Controversy Legalization of Marijuana has become a controversy in the United States. Medical marijuana has many benefits although recreational marijuana cannot yet be controlled. Many important medical improvements will be gained when marijuana is legal. There will be a time, within the near future, when it is legal federally
Medicine is akin to controversy in many areas that are seen to conflict with the law with currently marijuana being a hot topic. While medical practitioners see it as medical marijuana, in the eyes of the law it is still illegal in many states. According to FindLaw (2012), in medical practice, medical marijuana is described as the use, possession and cultivation for medical purposes. In this case it is recommended for terminally ill patients suffering from chronic pain and symptoms of terminal ailments
Legalizing Medical Marijuana Marijuana is classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance and is a mood – altering drug that can produce a calm feeling. Marijuana contains THC, otherwise known as, tetrahydrocannabinol. The plant can be smoked, brewed, eaten, etc. Marijuana also has medical use for pain management, and other chronic conditions, such as cancer. “Cannabis can be traced back to 2900 BC to the Chinese Emperor Fu His” (Davis, 2015). There are positive and negative aspects about this
The Controversy over Medical Marijuana Many citizens in the United States suffer from lifelong diseases that cause them to lose the ability to live their day-to-day lives. The United States is now faced with the problem over whether or not drugs, often stigmatized by society, should be made legal. One of these lifesaving drugs is medical marijuana. This leaves us with the troubling question: “should medical marijuana be legalized in the United States?”. Supporters of the drug have argued
With the major and ongoing controversy of the legalization of marijuana, medical marijuana has been thrown into the limelight as an excuse as to why marijuana is “good.” But with medical marijuana’s supposed advancements, more and more doctors are prescribing it to anyone who claims to have a headache and now they are moving their clientele base to young children and teens who are not even old enough to know the long-term damage of the “medicine” their doctors are so willingly prescribing. While
advancements being made in the medical field with cannabis. Cancer patients are finally receiving some relief from nausea, among other symptoms, with this much known and popular drug. Also, our soldiers and veterans returning from the war overseas can get relief from the posttraumatic stress depression they are burdened with on a daily basis. Some even say that if they use it with the onset of a migraine, it prevents the migraine completely. Cannabis has more medical value then some people realize
Medical marijuana, also called cannabis, is used in some places as a medication to treat diseases and symptoms. Many people consider it helpful and harmless making it the most used illicit drug in North America. With legalizing medical marijuana people can alleviate some health problems and help ease physical pain, but it also can bring many concerns, questions, and responsibility. Legalizing cannabis can help many people with their health conditions. There are some advantages to taking medical
cannabis” (Willie Nelson). Throughout the years, marijuana became widely used by various cultures as a remedy for a number of medical reasons. As a pro-active supporter for the legalization of medical marijuana, this paper will explore the controversies surrounding the authorization of marijuana as a legitimate medication, the drug’s effectiveness for relieving certain health issues, and the testing of the drug for safe public use. Future legalization of marijuana strictly leans on the findings of government