Medical Marijuana and what I think

Posted on May 04 in Medical Marijuanaby Frater OzPrint

The marijuana plant bears an age long history of being employed as a medication in numerous civilizations. There have been several favorable analyzes involving the use of marijuana as a medication. It’s aided the lives of ailing people however, many countries still scorn the idea of marijuana possessing any medical value.

Medical Marijuana refers to the use of marijuana as a botanical or herbal medicine in addition to the use of man-made THC and cannabinoids.

A Brief History:

The initial consumption of marijuana as a medication is difficult to pinpoint but in China it is thought it has been in use as a medication for approximately 4000 years. Egyptian relics like Ebers Papyrus and the Ramesseum III Papyrus, are dated over 1000 years BCE (Before Common Era), account the use of medical cannabis. Other civilizations have references to medical cannabis from texts thousands of years old. In modern medicine, marijuana was applied more in Western culture from the 19th century onwards pursuing experiments and publicity from Irish doctor William Brooke O’Shaughnessy. The invention of mass marketed aspirin is considered by some to be responsible for the decline of the use of marijuana as a medicine. In addition, the anti-marijuana campaign in the early part of 20th century, with movies like Reefer Madness, marijuana went from a medication to a drug that causes insanity. In more recent times, few countries recognize marijuana as a medicine. There are some drug companies looking into the numerous chemical compounds within the plant for medicinal uses.

Many countries categorize marijuana as a drug, having no medicinal value. Consequently, Medical Marijuana is exclusively accessible in either herbal or synthetic form in Austria, Belgium, Canada, Finland, Israel, Spain, the Netherlands, the UK and in 13 states of the US. The laws are different in every country, so gaining access to marijuana maybe difficult. You’ll require a physician recommendation, so your doctor would be the best person to consult if you reside in a location where medical marijuana might be available and helpful for you.

The state of affairs in the US is complicated. 13 states have passed state laws to allow the use of medical marijuana, however the state law is not recognized by federal law. This implies patients who use and raise medical marijuana lawfully under state law still have to live in fear of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) raiding and perhaps apprehending them. However, there’s hope that matters will change in California as the legalization of marijuana is on the ballot this Nov. Only time and the votes, will tell.

Marijuana has been employed as a medication for a long time as a pain reliever and is believed to be particularly adept at alleviating neuropathic pain (pain from nerve damage). Additionally marijuana assists with nausea, spasticity, glaucoma, and movement disorders. Marijuana is also a hefty appetite stimulant and is specifically beneficial for patients suffering from HIV and other sicknesses that subdue the appetite. Some newer research indicates marijuana attributes could protect the body against some cases of malignant tumors and are neuroprotective. There are many further uses for medicinal marijuana and, clearly additional studies will indicate other benefits of the plant.

It ought to be easy to say that the future of marijuana being used as a medicine is promising. Unfortunately, with most countries worldwide rejecting the thought that marijuana bears any medical value, it makes progress more difficult. I trust more countries and all the states of America will have access to medical marijuana. Awareness ought to be spread about the medical aspect of marijuana, as there are many more individuals who may benefit from the plant.The use of marijuana as a medicine is not new. The fact that some pharmaceutical companies are looking closely at this plant and a few of its chemical compounds does not surprise me. Since these companies cannot patent a plant, those looking into making money from the plant will look at making a synthetic version that they can make millions from. It would be easier and more effective for patients to simply grow their own medication. However, that makes the plant unprofitable to drug companies, could cause a slow down of new cannabis research and in turn slow the legalization process.

People may contend that smoking your medication isn’t a healthy way of ingesting medicine, but with the vaporizers available on the market for healthy inhalation and the fact you are able to make edible or drinkable treats from marijuana or a hemp oil then marijuana does not require to be smoking.

The difference amid amateur consumption and medical employment of marijuana begs to be acknowledged. Although I think that a responsible adult ought to have the right to use marijuana recreationally, I do believe, without doubt, allowing a sick person use a plant with a long history of medical value should be accepted and legal. What may be considered just the munchies by a recreational user is for some medical users the difference between being healthy or not.

Marijuana has a great potential as a medicine and more awareness and acceptance is needed.  In Summary, legalize it, assholes.

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4 Comments

• Stop Back Pain Cause Now says:

  May 10, 2010 at 3:16 pm

  hi. i’d like to reciprocate on your comment at my website by offering mine in response. i totally agree with you, and medical marijuana use should be legalized for those with chronic pain issues such as back pain causes, fibromyalgia, and many other chronic conditions and ailments. i understand that they need strict regulations on it, but it should not prevent those with prescriptions from their physicians, or needing it for pain relief, etc. from obtaining it. i’m with you all the way. thanks again for your article, and your comment. have a great day.
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