Pros and Cons of Marijuana

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There has always been a storm of controversy surrounding marijuana.

It has been used for thousands of years for its healing and medicinal purposes.

It was smoked by our founding fathers.

Introduction

Millions of people smoke it today despite the fact that only four states and the District of Columbia allow it for recreational use, and only 19 other states have legalized it for medicinal use.

So, why is it controversial? Let’s break down the pros and cons.

Marijuana has amazing benefits. It can cure or alleviate symptoms for various diseases and ailments.

Marijuana is currently being searched for its ability to slow down the progression of debilitating disease such as AIDs and Alzheimer’s.

Pro: It is Healthy!

It can prevent blindness in glaucoma patients, cure migraines, and has even displayed the mind-blowing ability to slow the progression of cancer.

Marijuana has been proven to help people who suffer from seizures by reducing their frequency. There is currently a group of parents working to get medical marijuana legalized for their children who suffer from such seizures.

It helps each chronic pain. It has changed the lives of people who struggle with excruciating pain every single day.

It’s the difference between suffering at home, or going out and leading a happy productive life.

It eases nausea and increases appetite. This is life changing for cancer patients, as it is known that nausea and loss of appetite are the two main side effects of chemotherapy.

The relaxing properties in marijuana soothe individuals suffering mental illness such as anxiety, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) and depression.

Researchers are currently exploring how marijuana can be used to treat patients with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder). So far, studies have shown that cannabis oil is effective in delivering symptoms of the disease.

Some naysayers point out that marijuana is smoked, and therefore must carry the same risks that smoking cigarette does. Not true! Multiple studies have proven that smoking

pot does NOT cause lung cancer.

Con? Nope!

Marijuana has never been reported as causing a single death. NOT ONE. Marijuana is a substance you can enjoy without the worry of how it can hurt you. It is not addictive like many other medicine drugs.

I still have to say, with all the things you do in life – be smart. Do not use marijuana before driving, just like you would abstain from any other drug that may relax you.

Pro: It can’t hurt you!

There are products that you use every day that have the potential to hurt you. How often do you take ibuprofen or acetaminophen?

Both of those products are sold in stores, are the popular “go-to” for pain relief, yet have killed thousands of people.

You can overdose on both of those products.

Con? Not for marijuana!

Let’s move on to cigarettes. Cigarettes have been said to be just as addictive as heroin, cause countless deaths, and yet they are legal. Why not marijuana?

Alcohol is a legal drug. Many people enjoy alcohol and like all things, moderation is the key when drinking it. However, there are many people who cannot drink alcohol in moderation.

Alcohol can cause people to become violent and hurt others, to lose their inhibitions, and to do things they would never do sober.

Sadly, many people have been injured or killed as the result of drinking and driving.

Despite all of that, alcohol is and will remain legal, while legalizing marijuana is still a topic in most places.

Marijuana is currently classified as a controlled substance by the government. The government also considers cocaine, crack, heroin and meth to be controlled illegal substances.

Everyone knows how dangerous those drugs are, and it makes sense that they are illegal. However, marijuana is not dangerous!

Four states and our nation’s capital have legalized marijuana for recreational use.

Nineteen more states have made the very smart decision to legalize the drug for

medical use. Bravo to those twenty three states and Washington D.C. for taking the

step to do what is right!

There are many different ways can be ingested to reap the benefits of everything it has to offer. Very few products or natural substances are as completely versatile as the cannabis plant.

Smoking:◦ Smoking is by far the most common way that people

enjoy marijuana. Marijuana buds are broken up and either smoked in a pipe or rolled in cigarette papers. Smoking is definitely a quick way to reap the benefits associated with the plant.

Pro: It’s versatile!

Rubs and Balms:◦ Pain cream can be created using the plant.

◦ A creamy balm or salve is made for the patient to rub directly onto the area in which they are experiencing pain for nearly immediately relief.

Edibles:◦ Edibles are consumed orally, and are typically

baked goods with butter or oil infused with THC. Some people may not care for the infused butter because it has a very strong flavor. However, there is a solution for tat – chocolate! Chocolate cake, chocolate cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies are all great choices for getting the best taste possible. Many dispensaries and delivery services have an entire menu of edibles to choose from. Edibles are a great option for patients from marijuana without smoking.

Vapor:◦ You can also receive the benefits of marijuana by

using a vaporizer. Even though medical marijuana will help give people an appetite who have lost it to illness; they may still prefer not to eat it. If the patient also does not want to smoke then they can simply breathe the cannabis in. There is a way for everyone to enjoy the product. This is why versatility is such a pro of marijuana!

There must be some people in this world that do not like helpful products or different ways for everyone to use them. If that’s the case, they may see a con with marijuana. For the rest of us, there are so many pros to marijuana!

Con? Only if you are boring?

Anyone living in smart twenty three states and Washington D.C. where recreational and or medical marijuana are legal, already knows what a boom the sales are to the economy. Making more money is always on the pro side of the list!

Let’s start with taxes. The state can make money off the sales of marijuana by taxing. That means more money available to fund programs, which means more opportunities for state residents. Pro? Yes, definitely!

Pro: It is good for the economy!

What about all the businesses that are being created? There are so many ways to make money when you live in a state where marijuana has been legalized. You can open a dispensary or a delivery service. You can grow the product! For those of you who like to cook, making edible is a new career opportunity. Money in your pocket? Yes, that is a pro of marijuana!

Growth of small businesses leads to growth of the economy. Those new business owners and their employees now have money to

spend! They will spend it at grocery stores, gas stations, and toy stores. That is the way

the economy turns around.

Have you ever heard someone say, “ I wish I had less money?” I don’t think so. This country runs on money. Marijuana is an economic pro and not a con. The list of ways that marijuana can make money is almost endless.

To sum it up, there are all pros and cons to marijuana. There aren’t many products, especially medicines, in the world today that have all pros and no cons.

Con? Only if you have money!

If you live in a state that has legalized marijuana, that is wonderful! If you don’t, you have some work to do. Spread the word about the all the pros to using marijuana. Tell people all about the benefits that medical cannabis has to offer any patient suffering from any condition. The most important thing you can do is follow the local political scene in your state.