What is it?
Marijuana can be very effective in treating a number of illnesses and diseases. Some of the more common conditions and symptoms treated with medical marijuana include chronic pain, nausea, glaucoma, seizure disorders, cancer, diabetes, muscle spasms, and many more. While cannabis is a weed and easily grown in many climates, medical grade marijuana comes from only two strains: Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. These strains, unlike various other strains favored by some recreational users, produce marijuana potent enough to provide medical benefits.(http://www.medicalmarijuana.net/)
Medical Marijuana Laws
Eligble Conditions for Recieving Medical Marijuana
Eligible conditions include: Cancer, glaucoma, HIV, or AIDS. Plus any of the following symptoms that are caused by a chronic or debilitating disease, or the treatment of such disease: cachexia, severe pain, severe nausea, seizures, or persistent muscle spasms. Your doctor must believe marijuana will relieve these symptoms.
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What is decriminalized marijuana possession laws?
Decriminalization treats the possession of small amounts of marijuana (such as 1 ounce) as a civil, rather than a criminal, offense. Offenders are given a citation and fined, and their marijuana is confiscated. Possession of larger amounts is still a criminal offense because it implies an intent to sell.
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The Negative Side of The Legalization of Marijuana
Although medical marijuana can be a positive thing to relieve the pain of many people who suffer from chronic pain, it also brings up many concerns. First, the distribution of medical marijuana can not be properly monitored after the patient receives it. Second, medical marijuana has not been proven to help people medically besides to relieve pain and to subside stomach pain. Third, the doctor can prescribe medical marijuana to anyone with the right symptoms, even if it is not necessary for them to have it. Last, the legalization of marijuana in all states could lead to the legalization of other drugs that are more harmful than marijuana. Marijuana is the most abused illegal drug of the US and legalizing it for medical marijuana is like opening the floodgates for legalizing marijuana in general.