The Pros And Cons Of Medical Marijuana

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Marijuana has its advantages and disadvantages, depending on which political and religious party you're talking to. Bottom line is that marijuana is a plant grown from the grown and produced by our very own Mother Nature. If abused, misused or overused, it can be catastrophic to one's body, mind and cognition abilities; however, when used appropriately, it can cure many ailments such as fear or nervousness, anorexia, pain, nausea and vomiting, just t name a few.

Indians (meaning those native to the Americas, not the country India) have used cannabis for medicinal purposes for centuries. They used it in cooking, drinking, and even some ointments to be rubbed periodically on insect bites or stings, as well as cuts caused from every-day interaction with mother nature. It's important to remember, here that marijuana is not a harmful, intoxicating drug that injures our bodies, but can be used for many purposes to help it. There are several books and sites on nature's medicine that give recipes for these medicines, which are incredibly helpful if you can gain access to the said ingredients. …show more content…

have finally given in to allowing medical marijuana; however, they have also created loopholes in those allowances that can get one in a fair amount of legal trouble if caught with over a certain amount of it. There are many ideas and conspiracy theories as to why this is. Some think it is because the government cannot figure out how to control its growth and manufacturing like they do with alcohol and tobacco, while others have been made to believe that it truly is harmful to the body. Don't misunderstand, there are some negative effects of marijuana when used for recreation; namely, one tends to become less coherent and quick to respond, overeating, as well as extreme fatigue. We live in a fast-paced world, so using marijuana as a recreational drug can somewhat dampen the effects of the fast merry-go-round of