Marijuana is also known as pot, grass and weed but its
formal name is actually cannabis. It comes from the leaves and flowers of the
plant Cannabis sativa. It is considered an illegal substance in the US and many
countries and possession of marijuana is a crime punishable by law. The FDA
classifies marijuana as Schedule I, substances which have a very high potential
for abuse and have no proven medical use. Over the years several studies claim
that some substances found in marijuana have medicinal use, especially in
terminal diseases such as cancer and AIDS. This started a fierce debate over
the pros and cons of the use of medical marijuana - 420 Mail Order. To settle this debate, the
Institute of Medicine published the famous 1999 IOM report entitled Marijuana
and Medicine: Assessing the Science Base. The report was comprehensive but did
not give a clear cut yes or no answer. The opposite camps of the medical
marijuana issue often cite part of the report in their advocacy arguments.
However, although the report clarified many things, it never settled the
controversy once and for all.
Let's look at the issues that support why medical marijuana
should be legalized.
(1) Marijuana is a naturally occurring herb and has been
used from South America to Asia as an herbal medicine for millennia. In this
day and age when the all natural and organic are important health buzzwords, a
naturally occurring herb like marijuana might be more appealing to and safer
for consumers than synthetic drugs.
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