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Legalize Medical Marijuana

Legalize Medical Marijuana

Closed — 25 supporters Verified

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Rikus W.
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Matthew d.
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Alanah
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Marcie
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Kathleen
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John L.
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Tyler W.
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Amelia G.
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Chilli
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James
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Started by Jasmine King 11 years, 11 months ago

Although, medical marijuana is different, because it is measured and monitored very carefully by medical staff. Medical marijuana is a neuroprotective drug that more than 3 000 people use daily for medical benefits and is also a drug that doesn’t carry any weight. Medical marijuana can relieve pain and can help with symptoms of some illnesses like nausea, Loss of appetite, Chronic pain, Anxiety, Arthritis, Cancer, AIDS, Glaucoma, Multiple sclerosis, Insomnia, ADHD, Epilepsy, Inflammation, Migraines, Crohns disease and OCD- children.

They are many pros and cons of consuming medical marijuana such as, it is safe to use/not harmful, provides medical breakthroughs, provides a larger profit, can be effective in many ways, some people rather natural medication and it is better for the lungs than smoking tobacco.

If they are many pros there must be some cons like, it is wrong for some religions, others can inhale smoke, crime rate may go higher, increase breath holds and it can increase drug use among teenagers. 21% of teens had used marijuana is the past month in an American high school. There were no significant differences between before and after medical marijuana was legalized.

As it is still illegal in Australia it is criminal offense as it is illegal and breaking the law. 23 states in America has legalized medical cannabis because so many people are needing it. But the Australia, Victorian Parliament are taking part in a medicinal cannabis trial on ( 16 . 9 . 14 ). NSW in Australia are close to legalizing medicinal cannabis. In 2003 patients in America were able to grow up to 6 plants for themselves if they had a prescribed note from doctor saying so. 1978-1992 the government allowed selected patients to receive a medical marijuana trial for the WD compassionate access program now only 7 of those patients are still alive. Now medical marijuana is still illegal in most countries although 23 states in America have legalized the medical drug. Marijuana is still not allowed to be sold in conventional pharmacies

The health benefits of consuming marijuana have been used since 2 000 BC, when ancient Egyptians used it to cure sore eyes. Irish doctor William O’Shaughnessy first made medical marijuana popular in England and America.

Updates

October 20, 2014

The stories shared in the comments reveal how many people are suffering while waiting for policy to catch up with medical reality. I am currently reaching out to local representatives to ensure they understand that these are not just abstract statistics but real lives needing relief.

October 20, 2014

Seeing the growing momentum for this cause reminds me that so many people are looking for better options for their health. This response confirms that we are part of a larger conversation about how we approach medicine and patient needs in our community.

19 Comments

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Chilli
11 years ago Featured

I think that medical marijuana should be legal because it helps cure deadly diseases.

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Sarah Ingram
11 years ago Featured

My uncle has really bad arthritis and this is the only thing that would actually help him. Legalize it already!!

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Dave Choi
11 years ago Featured

bout time someone spoke up about this. its a plant not a crime.

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Kathleen
11 years ago

I really love your website!!! I hope marijuana gets legalized!

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Amelia Gregorio
11 years ago

I love his website!!

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Bridie Connor
11 years ago

I feel passionate about legalizing medical marijuana

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Monique
11 years ago

Good job jazzy and marcie for doing it. It looks great

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Rachel
11 years ago

I like your ideas and websites