... and for many patients the most troublesome, side effect of these drugs is profound nausea and vomiting. Patients may break bones or rupture the esophagus while vomiting. As they lose weight and strength, they find it ever more difficult to sustain the will to live. The side effects are so bad; patients often stop treatment altogether. Marijuana, taken with these ordinarily ... spinal cord are destroyed and the normal functioning of the nerve fibers themselves is interrupted. There is no known cure yet for MS. Corticosteroids provide some relief, but also produce weight gain and mental d...

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... is also helpful for people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome because it increases their appetite. The authors from the article "Medical Marijuana: Clearing Away the Smoke " also wrote: "Anorexia, early satiety, weight loss and cachexia are prevalent in late stage cancer and advanced HIV disease, but there are few effective treatments. Trials in AIDS patients with clinically significant ... weight loss indicated that dronabinol 5mg daily significantly outperformed placebo in terms of short term appetite enhancement, and that these effects persisted for up to 12 months, but were not...

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... increased pulse and heart rate, menstrual irregularities, reduced sperm production, fetal abnormalities, reduced driving ability, altered perception of space and time, reduced ability to make quick decisions, short term memory loss, mood changes, increased pulse rate, decreased skin temperature, impairment of coordination, and changes to the brain waves (EEG). There are, however, positive reactions. Feelings include euphoria, relaxation, ... ambition that is replaced by chronic apathy and passivity towards goals and the future. Light withdrawal symptoms may occur in heavy users such as i...

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... possible, depended. The negative consequences of heroin use range from mild distress to life-threatening dangers and include: Itchy, dry skin and skin infections Worse night vision Vomiting and nausea Loss of appetite Scars along veins and infections in veins from repeated injections Irregular blood pressure Irregular and slow heartbeat Breathlessness, and noisy breathing because there are fluids in the lungs ... well as to the heart and nervous system. What are the Signs of Abuse? Inflammation of the nostrils, frequent nosebleeds, or a rash around the nose and mouth Poor appetite and l...

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... for medical purposes. Marijuana has many possible medical uses. Positive effects are claimed for ailments such as cancer, aids, and glaucoma. Aids can cause a loss of appetite known as the "wasting syndrome" which can lead to drastic weight loss and weakness. Chemotherapy used in the treatment of cancer causes nausea resulting in an inability to keep down food. Marijuana's healing nature for these ... two illnesses is a result of it's ability to increase a person's appetite as well as relieving nausea allowing a patient to regain weight. Marijuana reportedly helps glaucoma patients by r...

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Legalizing Marijuana To the AIDS or cancer patient, it is the plant that fights nausea and appetite loss. To the nutritionist, its seed is second only to the soybean in nutritional value, and is a source of cooking oil and vitamins. To the paper or cloth manufacturer, it is ... Human Services began receiving dozens of applications from AIDS patients, for whom marijuana's hunger inducing effects was the only thing that separated them from life and death. As they lost weight and strength, they found it more and more difficult to sustain the will to live. Instead of seeing the demand, Health an...

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... of choice. Steroids are a family of synthetic compounds. Anabolic refers to the ability of steroids to build up muscle tissue. Testosterone came into use in the sporting arena by Russian weight lifters in the 1940's and 1950's. In the 1860's swimmers were charged with "doping" in Amsterdam. In East Berlin, young children were removed from their parents at an early ... to become dry. People under the influence of marijuana perform poorly on physical tasks. Marijuana causes many different mental problems. Marijuana can produce a "chronic cannabis syndrome." The syndrome consists of loss of ...

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... of choice. Steroids are a family of synthetic compounds. Anabolic refers to the ability of steroids to build up muscle tissue. Testosterone came into use in the sporting arena by Russian weight lifters in the 1940's and 1950's. In the 1860's swimmers were charged with "doping" in Amsterdam. In East Berlin, young children were removed from their parents at an early ... to become dry. People under the influence of marijuana perform poorly on physical tasks. Marijuana causes many different mental problems. Marijuana can produce a "chronic cannabis syndrome." The syndrome consists of loss of ...

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... of choice. Steroids are a family of synthetic compounds. Anabolic refers to the ability of steroids to build up muscle tissue. Testosterone came into use in the sporting arena by Russian weight lifters in the 1940's and 1950's. In the 1860's swimmers were charged with "doping" in Amsterdam. In East Berlin, young children were removed from their parents at an early ... to become dry. People under the influence of marijuana perform poorly on physical tasks. Marijuana causes many different mental problems. Marijuana can produce a "chronic cannabis syndrome." The syndrome consists of loss of ...

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... acts as a euphoriant. (New York State Journal of Medicine) Some who smoke marijuana feel no effects; others feel relaxed and sociable, tend to laugh a great deal, and have a profound loss of the sense of time. Characteristically, those under the influence of marijuana show bad coordination and impaired ability to perform skilled acts. Still others experience a wide range of emotions including ... Report: Evaluation of Marijuana and Tetrahydrocannabinol in Treatment of Nausea and/or Vomiting Associated with Cancer, New York State Journal of Medicine, 1988). Smoking marijuana stimulates th...

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... found only in marijuana. More and more cancer and AIDS patients are turning to chemotherapy as a treatment, but one of the side effects of this kind of treatment is massive weight loss due to uncontrollable nausea. THC in marijuana can reduce the nausea suffered much more effectively than any other medicine. Marijuana is also the only known drug that can be used ... pounds in one month because of the side nausea side effect caused by chemotherapy. When she began using marijuana as a medicine, her nausea disappeared and she began to gain the weight back. Cannabis is also useful in treati...

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... as burnouts with no aspirations in life like Sean. It is important for people of all ages to know that marijuana destroys relationships, causes a loss of motivation, and inflicts mental and physical problems. Marijuana, the most highly used illicit drug has been grown all over the world for thousands ... short term memory will also be temporarily impaired ("Marijuana: Personality & Behavior"). In an interview with a marijuana user he tells me of his experiences. In reference to memory loss he said, "Sometimes, I"ll just be sitting there, and I"ll completely forget where I am. Then a few ...

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... making marijuana legal for health purposes under these laws, marijuana can be used only if a doctor recommends it. Cannabis boosts patients" spirits, helps them to eat and combat the excessive weight loss of wasting syndrome, and is also a potent antiemetic. Just a few puffs of marijuana cigarette can drastically reduce or even completely eliminate the gut-wrenching nausea triggered by chemotherapy and radiation ... often reduced nausea and vomiting when all available prescription drugs failed to work"(Conrad 89)#. Another illness marijuana helps is AIDS. Many people with AIDS have an i...

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... discovered that marijuana does have some benefits to the medical field. Marijuana, when smoked can help elevate hunger. This is good for AIDS patients that lose a lot a weight while wasting; pot helps them gain weight by giving 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 ... . 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 as short term memory loss. The Time articles wo...

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... is unhealthy. Marijuana decreases a person's concentration and short-term memory. A study, researched by The Canadian Medical Association, proved dope lowers IQ scores by an average of 4.1 points (Branswell 2). Stoners face loss of motivation and interest in activities that used to appeal to them, because pot affects emotions. In extreme cases, pot usage before the age of eighteen increases the risk of ... 2). AIDS and cancer patients benefit from smoking marijuana. Marijuana is less addictive than a placebo or opioid that AIDS and cancer patients regularly take. AIDS patients have a lo...

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... treatment for AIDS patients suffering from wasting syndrome. Wasting syndrome causes them to loose a great percentage of their body fat. Marijuana stimulates the appetite causing them to gain back their weight and feel healthier (Rayl). One of the most remarkable reports that came out a couple of years ago, is the fact that THC, one of the main chemicals in marijuana, may ... and painful contracting and stiffening of the muscles. This option is better than any legal treatment that we have right now for multiple sclerosis. Although marijuana causes short-term memory loss, researchers are...

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... 3 pounds depending on his or her clientele. There are two reasons that the street hustler is at the bottom of the chain; one is because they do not move enough weight to make the big bucks. Secondly is the fact that they must deal with so many different people to make what profit that the gain. This is a very large part ... . The frequent use or abuse of marijuana can bring on the disorder that is called Chronic Cannabis syndrome. This disorder has been proven to contain symptoms of loss of motivation, decrease in energy, and loss of communication skills. Several studies have proven that...

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... marijuana aid in the treatment of glaucoma and many other physical ailments. A Harvard study in 1993 found that pot was able to help in reducing nausea for chemo patients, reducing weight loss in AIDS, and many spastic disorders. Marijuana has proven effective in treating osteoarthritis with no side effects. Aspirin causes more than 1,000 deaths per year and many other anti-inflammatory ... weed has an unstable mixture of over 400 chemicals, (about 421) and when smoked it produces 2000 chemicals, and which many are cancer causing substances. It can also be addictive, loss of short term ...

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... is unhealthy. Marijuana decreases a person's concentration and short-term memory. A study, researched by The Canadian Medical Association, proved dope lowers IQ scores by an average of 4.1 points (Branswell 2). Stoners face loss of motivation and interest in activities that used to appeal to them, because pot affects emotions. In extreme cases, pot usage before the age of eighteen increases the risk of ... 2). AIDS and cancer patients benefit from smoking marijuana. Marijuana is less addictive than a placebo or opioid that AIDS and cancer patients regularly take. AIDS patients have a lo...

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... today. The THC pill helps cancer patients treat their nausea and vomiting and help People who are suffering from AIDS gain weight because it causes them to become hungry or "get the munchies". Women who use marijuana while pregnant can loss the fetus early in the pregnancy. Studies have shown that babies born to mothers who are regular users of marijuana are ... ...

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... or with other added substances and other names such ascrack rock or french fries. It can be injected sometimes when mixed with heroin. You can observe mmod swigns, nose bleeds, weight loss, and in addition can lead to crime, arrest,a nd death. These persons are talkative, hyperactive, prone to accidents. Abusers carry things such as spoons, torches, glass pipes, and razor blades ... ...

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... the eyes. This makes the eyes dry and red, and can also dilate the pupils. Marijuana has also been proven to raise the metabolism of its users. After prolonged use weight loss will usually occur. In our world today drugs seem to be a part of everyday life. More and more people seem to be using drugs, and many are becoming addicted. It ... ...

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... from cancer in the bladder before he started to use marijuana for his condition he was constantly losing weight. (Unanswered) With the help of marijuana he was able to gain some weight. (Unanswered)I back medicinal use of marijuana.? he states,It helped me to gain weight that the cancer had ate away.? He also claimes, I never smoked marijuana before my cancer and I haven ... ...

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... AIDS is about 1 million people. 2. The symptoms of AIDS include the deterioration of the immune system. Patience suffer immense pain and have problems eating and often lose sever amounts of weight. Marijuana will help stimulate the appetite of the patient who is suffering from AIDS" wasting syndrome and allows them to keep a healthy body ... weight. B. Patients suffering from cancer 1. 1 in 3 patience discontinue chemo despite a 50% chance of improvement because they cannot handle the side-effects of the treatments. 2. Marijuana is often the only way to ... ...

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... the bronchial tubes (Goldberg 252). There is no known reason why marijuana stimulates appetite, in fact, there is yet to be found a appetite stimulating chemical in marijuana. However, the natural weight gain marijuana can produce is beneficial for chemotherapy patients and AIDS patients. It can also be used for anorexics and bolemics who suffer from malnutrition and need to gain back ... lost weight. Many against its medicinal use argue marijuana doesn't cure anything; and while this is true, they do help in minimizing pain, and symptoms of some diseases. Also, there are not ... ...

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