Medical Marijuana Debate Essay
The debate on marijuana is going on all across the United States today and has become a major issue on all political levels. The issue of marijuana recently came to Iowa legislature for marijuana production. Iowa’s current policy is that possession for medicinal use is legal; however, marijuana production is illegal in the state of Iowa. Many families with ailing family members looking to try medicinal marijuana argue that the lack of access in-state is a major problem for those seeking treatment. Legislation to set up state run marijuana growing facilities in the state of Iowa was passed in the Senate on April 15, 2016, but hasn’t been brought to a vote in the Republican held House (Petroski). The question of marijuana legalization has come
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One study taken in the UK gauging the supposed effects of treatments with medicinal marijuana on actual patients (Metts, Wright, Sundaram, & Hashemi). In patients with muscle stiffness, medicines including oral cannabis extract (medicinal marijuana), were deemed “probably effective” in reducing spasticity and pain associated with muscle stiffness (Metts, Wright, Sundaram, & Hashemi). Oral cannabis extract was deemed “little help for other neurological disorders” (Metts, Wright, Sundaram, & Hashemi). Medical marijuana has some potential positive effects; and is becoming increasingly available across the United States with 23 states and the District of Columbia legalizing medical use (Nierengarten). With marijuana rising popularity as a medical tool, people still need to be aware of the potential effects, especially adolescents. Adolescents are at risk to be harmed by the negative side effects, especially in their developmental state at their age. Some negative effects that can last up to a day after intake are paranoia, anxiety, irritability, and many more effects (Nierengarten). These harmful side effects seem much greater compared to the minimal benefits. While some only go as far as legalizing marijuana for medical purposes, some push for complete recreational
One study taken in the UK gauging the supposed effects of treatments with medicinal marijuana on actual patients (Metts, Wright, Sundaram, & Hashemi). In patients with muscle stiffness, medicines including oral cannabis extract (medicinal marijuana), were deemed “probably effective” in reducing spasticity and pain associated with muscle stiffness (Metts, Wright, Sundaram, & Hashemi). Oral cannabis extract was deemed “little help for other neurological disorders” (Metts, Wright, Sundaram, & Hashemi). Medical marijuana has some potential positive effects; and is becoming increasingly available across the United States with 23 states and the District of Columbia legalizing medical use (Nierengarten). With marijuana rising popularity as a medical tool, people still need to be aware of the potential effects, especially adolescents. Adolescents are at risk to be harmed by the negative side effects, especially in their developmental state at their age. Some negative effects that can last up to a day after intake are paranoia, anxiety, irritability, and many more effects (Nierengarten). These harmful side effects seem much greater compared to the minimal benefits. While some only go as far as legalizing marijuana for medical purposes, some push for complete recreational