Pros and Cons of Medical Marijuana.
Medical Marijuana is also referred as Medical Cannabis. It is used in the
treatment of various diseases. Medically, it can benefit persons suffering from
HIV/AIDS, nausea and vomiting, muscle spasticity and pains. Despite of the
clinical benefits, its consumption is illegal in various countries. It is
argued that marijuana is addictive and is dangerous for health. Studies show
that only minor adverse effects are seen with the short term use of marijuana,
but with long term usage, major adverse effects can be seen. Whether purchased
legally or illegally one has to pay high price for marijuana.
Medical marijuana is legal in some countries and patients can benefit from
it in clinics under physician’s supervision. Doctors also recommend it for
chronic diseases and conditions. It is considered to improve life of terminally
ill people. But high price is to be paid for high quality marijuana. The two
major ingredients of it are tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol. These are
considered to have exceptional pain relieving properties especially pain from
nerve damage. It is also considered that it slows the spread of cancer cells in
the body. A lot of patients are currently dependent on it for various
discomforts.
Medical marijuana can be harmful in certain conditions. This is the reason
why its recreational use is banned in a number of major countries. Although it
medical use is legal in many countries still it has a number of harmful
effects. Being a versatile medicine, as it provides benefits in various diseases
but is also dangerous for health. There have been controversies regarding its
use in clinics. One has to pay high price with its use in terms of side
effects. It may cause various side effects including drowsiness, short-term
memory loss, giddiness, red eyes, hunger, dry mouth or thirst, insomnia,
respiratory issues, uneasiness or anxiety. Apart from this, most of the side
effects can be treated side by side.
Medical marijuana can be taken in a number of ways. One can benefit from it
by taking it in the form of capsules or oral sprays, eat extracts and vaporize
or smoke dried buds. Out of these smoking is not considered to be a good way of
taking marijuana instead other clinical methods should be adopted. It can
create other health problems. It can also become addictive in some cases
leading to severe health hazards. Apart from the controversies and high price,
it can be concluded that medical marijuana is beneficial for certain diseases
and symptoms, if it is taken it the right manner and under proper medical
supervision. People need to be educated about the pros and cons of it.