Use Of Marijuana For Medical Usage

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,

The use of medical marijuana (slang: Acapulco gold, ace, bhang, cannabis, hash, dope, ganja, grass, weed, hashish oil, hemp, home-grown, honey oil, indica, Jamaican roach, sativa, sinse, sinsemilla, tea, weed oil) has a been a major topic of debate for countless years. People all around the United States have seen propaganda of some sort regarding the legalization of marijuana. For example, with the ongoing discussion of legalization throughout the states, it’s abruptly mentioned in the news, everyday conversations, school topics for debate, and within stories of social media. In the article, “Is marijuana prohibition coming to an end”, Michelle Johnson a North Carolina journalist, states “Legalizing marijuana for a medical or recreational

Medical marijuana, also known as cannabis, is a controversial topic because many find it beneficial as others find the usage to be recreational. Throughout the years, medical marijuana has gone through periods of times in which it was legal and illegal. Over the years laws have been developed in order to try and regulate the usage of the drug. Studies have shown many the benefits of treating diseases and symptoms. Today it is used in treatment with many different diseases and disorders such as cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder, and multiple sclerosis. As medical marijuana has different species and uses of the product, it is important to depict where the drug can be used for treatment. The usage of this drug enables patients to have a more positive and livable outcome with treatments.

The use of Cannabis (Marijuana) for medical treatment is gaining momentum across the United States. Currently twenty three states and the District of Columbia have passed bills legalizing medical marijuana for treatment of cancer, AIDS, PTSD, neuromuscular disease and various other health issues (Medical Marijuana Pros and Cons, 2014). On May 3, 2013, Representative Robert Hagan (Democrat- Youngstown) introduced HB 153 ( a reintroduction of HB 214 to the 129th Ohio General Assembly) to the 130th Ohio General Assembly to legalize medical marijuana for patients and provision for statutory protection regarding medical use of marijuana (Ohio Legislative Service Commission, 2014).

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

It was a beautiful Sunday morning for little Tommy. He was playing in the backyard when all of the sudden, he started vomiting constantly. His parents were concerned and rushed him to the hospital. The doctors took him in immediately and ran a series of tests. The doctors didn’t what was wrong with him until the final test. The test came back positive for colon cancer. The doctor greets the parents, and this breaks them down. The doctor suggests that he uses medical marijuana to help with the symptoms. The doctor mentions that the risks outweigh the benefits, but it will help some of his symptoms from chemotherapy. Many patients have symptoms that are very painful and uncomfortable. Many think that medical marihuana will help, but in the long

Federal government has the power to control all the state local activities including the purely local that can have substantial effect on the interstate commerce. In the case of growing marijuana plant at home for personal consumption being for medical use, the federal government banning that marijuana sounds not right at first glance. The marijuana plants are grown within a state and the grower cultivates the plant for personal use and the situation sounds like no interstate commercial activities are involved or affected.

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.

Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for medical, spiritual, and recreational purposes. The medicinal benefits and uses of marijuana are finally being researched by scientists, as the U.S. is starting to legalize medical and recreational marijuana. Medical marijuana clinics operate in 20 states, and its recreational use is now legal in Colorado and Washington, yet researchers haven’t been able to much research on its promising ingredients (Brody 2013). Cannabis is classified as an illegal Schedule I drug in the U.S., therefore putting up the barriers for researchers testing its safety, biological ingredients and side effects. Scientists emphasize the need to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule II drug to permit rigorous scientific evaluation of the potential medical benefits of cannabinoids (Brody, 2013).

Marijuana, also known as cannabis, continues to be a conflicting issue between the state and federal governments. This substance can be used medicinally and recreationally. The states and the federal government agree that recreational marijuana should be illegal. Although, medicinal marijuana is proven to have various health benefits making it a controversial issue on whether to make it legal or remain illegal. Different states have different views, while the federal government has separate views.

Pain is a big part of life. Remedies are always being discovered and researched to combat that fact. Customers struggling with physical and or mental pain order the pills and place the prescriptions for a manufactured medicine filled with unknowns. A new remedy is rising in the medical field and it is natural with pure ingredients, this is known as medical marijuana. Medical marijuana, specifically cannabidiol (CBD), should be legalized for its therapeutic effects, decrease in prescription opioid problems, and the fact that it is in high demand.

Growing up I had a friend named Todd. He lived down the road from me, about 2 streets down. Todd use to stay at my house three or four nights a week. I never knew why, it didn’t bother me in fact, it was like having another brother. We did everything together, played on the same football team, played video games together, and went on vacationing together. To Todd my parents were his parents, they did everything he wished his parents would do. It wasn’t until high school that I finally asked Todd why he didn’t like staying at home. His response will stick with me forever. He said he didn’t like being at home because his parents were always high and because of this they would never talk to him, cook for him, or spend any amount of time with him.

Medical marijuana has been an option for people and parents with children living with life threatening illnesses such as cancer and also a remedy. Recent studies have shown that marijuana or “cannabis” has shown results in real patients to calm down these illnesses and shrink death growth rates of cancers. For example, when taking marijuana, it helps with treating nausea, neuropathic pain from chemotherapy. It’s slows down growth and even kills cancer cells. “My son has been better and improved over a three month period with medical marijuana”(Adriana Matta)

Bob was just arriving at his house after a rough day at work. He was pressured to finish a project in just a few hours, which in itself is draining. When he showed it to his boss, he was bombarded with complaints about how atrocious it was, ordering him to redo it. He just wanted to get home and relax. Nothing better than some weed to calm you down, he thought as he started smoking. Suddenly, Bob’s friend Tom burst through the front door. Bob looked over at Tom with the drug in his hand. He had forgotten that he invited Tom over to hang out. Unfortunately, Tom is a police officer, and marijuana is illegal. Bob’s bad day gets even worse when he gets arrested for possession of an illegal drug that he was only using to relax. There are many different

Twenty-five states and the capital of the United States, Washington D.C. have legalized the use of medical marijuana. This poses a problem for employers that have a strict zero tolerance drug policy while abiding by the Americans with Disabilities Act. For example, an employee can be prescribed medical marijuana by their doctor to relieve certain diseases or symptoms such as cancer and migraines. The objective of this paper is to discuss and illustrate the right of an employer to apply their drug policy and not be required to accommodate an employee and/or applicant’s need for medical marijuana.