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    Medical Marijuana helps with… Marijuana is one of the most controversial topics in the U.S today. Many say that it has medicinal benefits and should be made legal. While many say that it has a “high potential for abuse” So forth Weed should remain illegal. Among the arguments, proponents for medical marijuana have presented a very very strong argument for legalization through their use of research and evidence. HIV is one of the leading causes of deaths especially for african americans . In the

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    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

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    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

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    substance tetrahydrocannabinol, which can only be found naturally in marijuana, for medical purposes, is still illegal in half of the country. Medical marijuana is a controversy in today’s society, and the usage of it is still a taboo in an enormous percentage of the population of the country. Due to the fact that over time the American public opinion has been, mangled and morphed by government propaganda and policies to condemn marijuana as socially immoral. Currently the community is divided on the issue

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    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. short-term use will increase the danger of both minor and major

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    In the United States, marijuana legalization is a highly debated topic. Marijuana has many benefits to the body and the community. It can be used medicinally or recreationally and serves a number of purposes. Marijuana has been proven to treat a number of diseases and conditions, causes a decline in deaths due to overdose from opioid pains, and serves a plethora of additional benefits. I strongly feel that sooner rather than later, marijuana should be federally legalized so that citizens can have

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    Medical Marijuana Peanuts are more dangerous than marijuana. No data shows that a person has been killed by marijuana, while many people have allergic reactions to peanuts every year that in some situations have been fatal. “The term medical marijuana refers to using the whole unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to tract a disease or symptom.” Chemicals in the marijuana plant called Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD) have shown to help treat illness or symptoms of several

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    that relief with the use of medical marijuana. What is Medical Marijuana? Marijuana, also known as cannabis, comes from the Cannabis Sativa plant. When you hear medical marijuana, it refers to the use of the whole unprocessed plant and the chemicals or basic extracts within it to treat severe illnesses or conditions (National Institute on Drug Abuse 2017). Marijuana contains chemicals called cannabinoids and is the most significant natural compound found in marijuana (Docmj.com). The two main cannabinoids

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    “The term medical marijuana refers to using the whole, unprocessed marijuana plant or its basic extracts to treat symptoms of illness and other conditions” (NIDA). Currently, one of the most discussed topics in the United States is rather or not to legalize marijuana for medical use. Many facts point to the significant value the drug would provide to the medical community. There is indeed opposition to the legalization of it, due to the idea that marijuana alone can become addicting and would cause

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    Medical Marijuana Marijuana has been used around the world for thousands of years to treat a wide variety of ailments. Chinese emperor Shen Nung was the first to record marijuana as a medical drug in 2737 B.C. He documented the drug’s effectiveness in treating the pains associated with rheumatism and gout. The legalization of medical marijuana has long been debated within American society and Government. Marijuana was a legal source for medicines in the U.S. until the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937

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