Dr. Perry
English Composition 2
October 19, 2014
Should Marijuana Have A Place In Medicine?
Dating back to ancient China, marijuana has been used throughout history for its medical benefits. Recently though, marijuana has come under fire from many different groups as to what exactly those benefits are and if it’s a safe alternative to modern medicine. Opinions on its use is widely divided between experts of the medical world. Considering that many physicians support marijuana use for its documented medical benefits and the benefits of marijuana tend to outweigh that of its competitors, marijuana has a safe position as an alternative to modern medicine.
In a fairly recent journal article, thirty-six percent of surveyed physicians