... allows patients to administer the desired amount. Marijuana can be used to treat glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease that increases the pressure within the eye and eventually can lead to blindness. Marijuana can reduce the pressure within the eye.22 The downside however, is that is may also reduce blood flow to the optic nerve, which can exacerbate the loss of vision. The ... reduced blood flow to the optic nerve is less serious to the side-effects of other leading conventional treatments. Beta-blocker eye drops, a more conventional treatment for glaucoma, can cause sluggishness and sometim...

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... my bladder." Marijuana also proved to be effective in the treatment of glaucoma because its use lowers pressure on the eye. Glaucoma is an eye disease that afflicts more than four million Americans and is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. According to ... over 65. The most common form of glaucoma is chronic or open-angle glaucoma. It is characterized by increased pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP) which can cause damage to the optic nerve if not controlled effectively. Other types of glaucoma include ... programs should be reduced, and coverage for ...

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... my bladder." Marijuana also proved to be effective in the treatment of glaucoma because its use lowers pressure on the eye.Glaucoma is an eye disease that afflicts more than four million Americans and is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. According to ... over 65. The most common form of glaucoma is chronic or open-angle glaucoma. It is characterized by increased pressure within the eye (intraocular pressure or IOP) which can cause damage to the optic nerve if not controlled effectively. Other types of glaucoma include ... programs should be reduced, and coverage for t...

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... various drugs, is offered openly to the public. This is a familiar scene at raves and security usually takes no steps in preventing it. Raves are known for having a blind eye approach to drug taking and drug dealing The past two years, Ecstasy has also been practiced in urban areas, especially in college towns. Many college fraternities use the drug as ... damage to the neurons in the brain that transmit serotonin, an important biochemical involved in a variety of critical functions including learning, sleep, and integration of emotion. The results of the study indicate that recreational...

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... mouth, rapid heartbeat, some loss of coordination and poor sense of balance, and slower reaction times, along with intoxication. Blood vessels in the eye expand. For some people, marijuana raises blood pressure slightly and can double the normal heart rate. This effect can be greater when other ... and 4 to 16 percent of fatally injured drivers had tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, in their bloodstream, Dr. Heishman said. One study showed that 32 percent of drivers in a shock trauma unit in Baltimore had marijuana in their bloodstream, he noted. Howeve...

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... and prevent weight-loss, a serious concern. Those suffering from Glaucoma said it has prevented them from going blind by alleviating the harmful pressure inside the eye, which ultimately leads to permanent blindness. According to the National Eye Institute, glaucoma is a destructive disease where pressure inside the eyeball causes damage to the optic nerve. If the pressure is not alleviated, the patient will ... ultimately become blind. A Cannabis study by Dr. Robert Hepler, in 1971, shows the eye pressure of "youthful subjects" one hour before and one hour after smoking several "marihu...

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... the second-leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States behind diabetes mellitus. With the majority of patients largely asymptomatic in early stages, perhaps experiencing only headaches or eye discomfort, it is no surprise that medical attention is not solicited until the advanced stages of the disease manifest themselves in retinal and optic nerve damage. Although no cure ... cigarettes lowered the IOP about twenty-seven percent more than a placebo did at thirty minutes. One patient demonstrated a reduction from forty millimeter of mercury to ten in one eye and from th...

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... William B. O'Shaughnessy, a British physician, learned of cannabis and began experimenting with various cannabis preparations. In 1939, O'Shaughnessy published his studies, marking the beginning of an intense period of study throughout Europe and America. Between 1840 and 1900, more than one hundred papers were published recommending marijuana for various illnesses and discomforts. "Federal authorities should rescind their prohibition of the ... that is not attributable to other disease processes-. Current therapy for wasting syndrome' is the use of appetite stimulants. Cannabis too is ...

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... marijuana. Years following the treaty, many other countries passed laws against the plant (Marijuana). In 1933 when the Prohibition was repealed, the use of marijuana was brought to the public's eye. Throughout the 30's, the Federal Bureau of Narcotic viewed marijuana as a "menace". The use and possession of marijuana then came illegal in 1937. During the 1960's, marijuana became ... also a proven fact that marijuana has never killed anyone (Teens are Choosing). The main complaint of legalizing marijuana is the restriction of the access of getting to the plant. In a study, 56% say that ...

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... of arguments for the legalization of marijuana. His primary argument is medical, he asserts that marijuana is extremely useful in treating a variety of conditions including: nausea due to chemotherapy, elevated eye pressure due to glaucoma, and loss of appetite and nausea in AIDS patients. Grinspoon makes the point that treatment with marijuana is very beneficial, but because it is illegal, patients ... and physical abnormalities and conditions. In addition, he asserts that the gateway effect of marijuana (leading to harder drugs) is well established in research. Grinspoon refers to onl...

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... . The most dangerous age for the kid to start taking drugs is when they just enter there teens, these are mostly the eighth graders. According to a 1995 Monitoring the Future Study, an annual survey of 50,000 students conducted by the University of Michigan revealed that the use of marijuana has doubled among the eighth graders, up to 16% over the ... do, so if one of the friends takes drugs there are chances that he may force or convince his other friends to join him. The parents need to keep an eye on the type of friends his kid have, and if they find anything suspicious they must try ...

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... , 2) help with the symptoms of glaucoma, 3) treatment for AIDS, and 4) treatment for multiple sclerosis. The THC in smoking marijuana can decrease the intraocular pressure in the eye and reduce the chance of going blind. A study had shown that 40% of cancer specialist had recommended marijuana to help the side effects of chemotherapy, which includes sickness and vomiting. Also people who are going ... ...

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... different views on the same controversial issue. One of the most controversial issues receiving a lot of heat moment is the legalization of medicinal marijuana. Before I go any further in this study, I would like to express the fact that I am not trying to condemn medicinal marijuana, nor endorse it; I am simply trying to take a look at two different views on the same ... one point, it declared that marijuana's effects can beneficial to all, with increase an in lymphocytes (disease fighting cells), relief from headaches/migraines, along with release of pressure within the eye. But the a...

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... that god gave us. Do people not know there cholesterol is rising with each burger, leading them closer and closer to death? Of course they do, but in their minds eye the satisfaction of eating the burger outweighs the potential for poor future health. This is known as a persons natural rights, and we all have them. No one has the right ... organized drug crime, the pulverization of people's natural rights, and propaganda spreading. Not just would it benefit the people who sell it or grow it, package it and tax it, study it and learn from it, and of course those who would consume and enj...

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... . The most dangerous age for the kid to start taking drugs is when they just enter there teens, these are mostly the eighth graders. According to a 1995 Monitoring the Future Study, an annual survey of 50,000 students conducted by the University of Michigan revealed that the use of marijuana has doubled among the eighth graders, up to 16% over the ... do, so if one of the friends takes drugs there are chances that he may force or convince his other friends to join him. The parents need to keep an eye on the type of friends his kid have, and if they find anything suspicious they must try ...

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... them hunger, aka "the munchies." It also reduces nausea for chemo-patients, making it more bearable to undertake mass amounts of chemotherapy to fight cancer. Marijuana also can drastically reduce eye pressure in glaucoma patients. If these are all benefits what is the negative attributes to marijuana? Pot when smoked over long periods of time can interfere with brain functions, such ... , people did in fact use harder drugs after experimenting with pot. But marijuana was not the first drug used so therefore it can not be fully labeled a "gateway drug." The study showed that the majority...

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... illnesses by providing patients with the urge to eat and give their body necessary nutrients. Glaucoma is a condition in which the optic nerve, which carries the images perceived by the eye to the brain, becomes damaged and causes gradual loss of peripheral vision. The damage is often, though not always, associated with higher than normal pressure within the ... eye. Research has been done by the American Academy of Ophthalmology to find evidence that marijuana prevents blindness in glaucoma patients and prevents glaucoma, in general. "Glaucoma patients who regularly smoked ... mariju...

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... many families. Polls show that the majority of the United States population supports medical marijuana laws. Marijuana also has medicinal properties for ailments such as chronic pain, intraocular (within the eye) pressure, nausea, glaucoma, and more. Furthermore, this is an issue that many people do not know that much about. Hopefully this paper will give knowledge to the common man about ... those with disabling muscle spasms and the like. Marijuana relieves chronic pain. When pain relievers do not work, this can be an excellent alternative. Marijuana reduces intraocular (within the ey...

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... first time. Each person was rewarded $40 upon completion of each assessment. I believe the author does describe the participants in the study well. The results of this study cannot be generalized to other groups of people. The reason is because I feel like it would be difficult to apply it to ... groups that don't fit the certain criteria. The author thoroughly describes how he did the study and everything made sense to me. In the results discrepant heavy drinkers, were at a higher risk of divorce if either the man or the woman ... your partner. The involvement of your partner is key be...

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... a multistage random sampling procedure. Geographic areas were selected, then schools within those geographic areas were selected, and then students within those schools were chosen. The students chosen for the study had reported life time use of alcohol or marijuana. Then they were asked to indicate whether they experienced various adverse psychological outcomes resulting from use of each substance. Race and ... ethnicity was taken into consideration. This study had a diverse group consisting of males, females, Caucasians, African Americans, and Hispanics. The participants were given a ...

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... the only way to help counteract vomiting and nausea associated with chemotherapy. C. Patients suffering from glaucoma 1. According to the New England Eye Center, over 3 million Americans currently suffer from glaucoma. 2. Doctors and researchers report that marijuana is effective in lowering internal eye pressure associated with glaucoma. Thus reducing the threat of blindness. D. Multiple Sclerosis 1. Is a disease where the body's immune system attacks ... ...

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... him to lead a better quality life. Glaucoma is another dangerous disease that can be helped by the usage of marijuana. Glaucoma is an incurable eye disease that damages the optical nerve by increasing the pressure in the eye. This deadly disease, if not treated can often lead to blindness. According to William J. Hermes "some glaucoma sufferers find marijuana preferable to other available ... ...

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... effects of narcotics. Glaucoma and multiple sclerosis are also illnesses in which marijuana is sometimes used. Glaucoma, the second leading cause of blindness, is caused by uncontrollable eye pressure. Marijuana helps control the eye pressure and keeps glaucoma from leading to blindness. Another illness that marijuana is used for is multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is the disease in which the body's immune ... ...

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... States of America. Promoters of marijuana have some very interesting arguments over why marijuana should be legalized. People with catarax in their eye suffer from severe pain but after smoking marijuana, it can temporarily relieve the pressure from their eye. However, do not let facts like these stray you away from more facts that are important. The article "Facts Parents Need to ... ...

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... dangerous as the other drugs listed in Schedule I. Marijuana has a wide variety of therapeutic uses such as: relief from nausea and increase in appetite, reduction of intra ocular ("within the eye") pressure, reduction of muscle spasms, and relief from chronic pain. This herbal supplement is beneficial with AIDS patients because it can reduce the nausea, vomit, and loss of appetite caused ... by the various AIDS medications. In glaucoma, marijuana reduces the pressure on the inside of the eye and sometimes stops the condition from worsening. With cancer patients, smoking cannabis or mar...

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