Throughout centuries of human existence on earth, the use of marijuana has been debated frequently. Dating back to about 2737 B.C. the herb was used for anesthetic purposes during surgeries and other types of procedures. Now, in 2016 it has been legalized medicinally in twenty-eight different states and recreationally in eight states. The conflict of this plant is essentially the effect which is known as “getting high”. Although a lot of people believe it to be harmful and dangerous, what if it’s actually helpful and not a risk? Recent research has found that cannabis can actually be quite effective for medicinal use. Marijuana started to get a lot of attention when more cancer patients decided to start using it medicinally to help them
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In a second article that I found from Medical Daily By Anthony Rivas called “3 Major Ways Marijuana Helps Sick People Live Normal Lives”, it talks about the certain diseases that people who use marijuana medicinally have and how the effects of it help them cope with their disease. Even though in the beginning of the article it states, “No matter how you ingest marijuana, there are possible side effects to the drug…. In this way, it’s a gamble when using marijuana. For those who know how much they’re taking and what to expect, however, may experience the opposite effect: calm, relaxation, and happiness.” (Rivas) Of course, with any drug comes side effects. Each person that inhales or ingests marijuana has a different experience and it has a different effect on every …show more content…
For now, it is classified as a Schedule 1 substance, which is the most restrictive grouping, including drugs like heroin, LSD, and Ecstasy. In the article “DEA Rejects Attempt To Loosen Federal Restrictions On Marijuana” By Carrie Johnson, she states, “Marijuana is considered a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, alongside heroin and LSD, while other, highly addictive substances including oxycodone and methamphetamine are regulated differently under Schedule II of the law.” (Johnson) Drugs that have caused thousands of death are ranked lower than marijuana which has killed no one. However, the FDA states, “What's more, federal authorities said, they are increasing the amount of marijuana available for legitimate research. They said they will open up new avenues for more people and institutions to manufacture marijuana for scientific purposes. Currently, the University of Mississippi is the only such site in the U.S.” (Johnson) Although there is being some research done, it is limited and needs to be
In a second article that I found from Medical Daily By Anthony Rivas called “3 Major Ways Marijuana Helps Sick People Live Normal Lives”, it talks about the certain diseases that people who use marijuana medicinally have and how the effects of it help them cope with their disease. Even though in the beginning of the article it states, “No matter how you ingest marijuana, there are possible side effects to the drug…. In this way, it’s a gamble when using marijuana. For those who know how much they’re taking and what to expect, however, may experience the opposite effect: calm, relaxation, and happiness.” (Rivas) Of course, with any drug comes side effects. Each person that inhales or ingests marijuana has a different experience and it has a different effect on every …show more content…
For now, it is classified as a Schedule 1 substance, which is the most restrictive grouping, including drugs like heroin, LSD, and Ecstasy. In the article “DEA Rejects Attempt To Loosen Federal Restrictions On Marijuana” By Carrie Johnson, she states, “Marijuana is considered a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act, alongside heroin and LSD, while other, highly addictive substances including oxycodone and methamphetamine are regulated differently under Schedule II of the law.” (Johnson) Drugs that have caused thousands of death are ranked lower than marijuana which has killed no one. However, the FDA states, “What's more, federal authorities said, they are increasing the amount of marijuana available for legitimate research. They said they will open up new avenues for more people and institutions to manufacture marijuana for scientific purposes. Currently, the University of Mississippi is the only such site in the U.S.” (Johnson) Although there is being some research done, it is limited and needs to be