Medical Marijuana
Pot, weed, ganja, grass so many different names for the same thing, Marijuana. A combination of shredded leaves, stems and flower buds, marijuana has been a part of humanities medicine chest for over 5000 years. One of the 50 fundamental herbs of traditional Chinese medicine, some think it as a medicine some think of it as a drug. New Hampshire being the only state in New England without medical marijuana; a recent poll shows that 79% of adults in New Hampshire agree with medical marijuana. I think that Medical Marijuana would have great benefits for the people who can’t find a stop for their pain in New Hampshire. Since 1996 voters in 20 states have voted yes to the medical marijuana bill. People …show more content…
When marijuana is smoked it does lower the pressure in your eyes however it’s only for a short period of time, about three to four hours. Glaucoma needs to be treated 24 hours a day so in order to get the treatment needed you would need to use marijuana six to eight times a day. Your mood and driving functions may get affected. Medical marijuana can be used to temporarily lower you eye pressure, but its not recommended for treating glaucoma on a daily …show more content…
“With the number of people becoming addicted to pain killers and other prescription drugs on the rise, most people who are pro medical marijuana are quick to point out the key differences that make medical marijuana a great alternative.” Deaths from prescription drugs are killing more than illegal drugs. Medical Marijuana is a great alternative to prescription drugs, it is impossible to over dose of marijuana. If you take in too much than needed it might cause sleepiness and or a depressed