The Benefits Of Medical Marijuana
Some researchers insist medical marijuana is beneficial; however, some argue that its hazardous. Marijuana has harmful short term and long term effects on the body and brain. Short term side effects include poor judgment and short term memory loss. The long term effects are similar to smoking cigarettes. Over time marijuana damages the brain and permanently impairs it. Marijuana isn't all bad though a lot of research has been done to show how it improves people's quality of life. It helps chemo patients and people who have irritable bowel syndrome by lessening the pain and making them less nauseous. Some chemical compound found in marijuana lessen the spread of cancer. There are many medical uses as well as hazards.
Marijuana has short term …show more content…
The Lifestyle Lounge reported that, “distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch), problems with memory and learning, lack of proper coordination, trouble with problem-solving, increased heart rate and reduced blood pressure are some of the short-term effects of marijuana” (“Effects of Marijuana”). Marijuana slows a person down in every way according to the article ,"Short- and Long-Term Effects of Marijuana Use", published by Muir Wood said that, “It impacts almost every level of functioning in the user and slows them down so they are less able to manage their …show more content…
If people use marijuana at a young age, it harms the brain. Smoking marijuana can lead to many different health problems. Although marijuana can be used to help people who have terrible diseases. Marijuana slows the whole body down in many ways. It slows the person's ability to perceive time, but it also slows the growth of cancer or the deterioration of the brain which causes alzheimer's. I think medical marijuana should be available to everyone who NEEDS it. Using marijuana just for the fun of it isn't worth the health hazards. Teenagers who use marijuana are damaging their brains without even knowing it and later on in life they may regret their decision. I think that a lot more research and clinical trials should be done so the world can learn exactly how marijuana affects the human
Marijuana has short term …show more content…
The Lifestyle Lounge reported that, “distorted perception (sights, sounds, time, touch), problems with memory and learning, lack of proper coordination, trouble with problem-solving, increased heart rate and reduced blood pressure are some of the short-term effects of marijuana” (“Effects of Marijuana”). Marijuana slows a person down in every way according to the article ,"Short- and Long-Term Effects of Marijuana Use", published by Muir Wood said that, “It impacts almost every level of functioning in the user and slows them down so they are less able to manage their …show more content…
If people use marijuana at a young age, it harms the brain. Smoking marijuana can lead to many different health problems. Although marijuana can be used to help people who have terrible diseases. Marijuana slows the whole body down in many ways. It slows the person's ability to perceive time, but it also slows the growth of cancer or the deterioration of the brain which causes alzheimer's. I think medical marijuana should be available to everyone who NEEDS it. Using marijuana just for the fun of it isn't worth the health hazards. Teenagers who use marijuana are damaging their brains without even knowing it and later on in life they may regret their decision. I think that a lot more research and clinical trials should be done so the world can learn exactly how marijuana affects the human