... on anti drug programs targeting much more dangerous drugs like cocaine and morphine. Somewhere in between providing bored high school kids something to do and being used to treat terminally ill patients marijuana has acquired the title of the "gateway drug." What does that really mean? Well on a dictionary outlook it means " A habit-forming substance whose use may lead to the ... effects tolerated for other medications." Much remains to be said of the numerous accounts of the medicinal value of marijuana. Among them are AIDS patients who say it stimulates their appetites and therefore c...

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... with this drug. Doctors have expressed opposite opinions, making this theme very controversial. I have researched for its positive effects when used properly, so that marijuana can be considered in treating patients. Much of the opposite opinions about this issue have to do with the hands of the government, which says that marijuana is not a safe medicine, versus the doctors who research ... . The Institute of Medicine has also this controversy when it said smoking marijuana is risky, but also recommended that critically ill patients should be allowed to use it under closely monitored se...

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... Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML) are battling over the issue. The main point that cannot be ignored is that marijuana proves to be a useful medication for many patients, especially those with terminal diseases such as AIDS and cancer. A bill should be created legalizing the use of medical marijuana in all 50 states. Marijuana first was made an illegal ... Clinton Administration came two months after a government-sponsored study concluded that "the active ingredients in marijuana, called cannabinoids, appeared useful for treating pain, nausea, and severe weight loss ...

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... use of this drug. Marijuana has undergone analysis for its use as a medicine and the results have shown improvements in the patients who were treated with this drug. Doctors have expressed opposite opinions, making this issue very controversial. As the debate about marijuana's ... ignited the controversy when it said smoking marijuana is risky, but also recommended that critically ill patients should be allowed to use it under closely monitored settings. A specialist at the National Cancer Institute authorized his patients to use the drug, but not over dose on it. With all the speculatio...

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... the use of this drug. Marijuana has undergone analysis for its use as a medicine and the results have shown improvements in the patients who were treated with this drug. Doctors have expressed opposite opinions, making this issue very controversial. As the debate about marijuana's ... the controversy when it said smoking marijuana is risky, but also recommended that critically ill patients should be allowed to use it under closely monitored settings (Koch 707). A specialist at the National Cancer Institute authorized his patients to use the drug, but not over do it (Koch 708). With all ....

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... use, he gives the case against legalization; that many believe that the drug is dangerous and could have long-term effects. Yet, he argues that these patients have nothing to fear, at least as far as long-term effects, as their illnesses do not provide that long-term future for them. He believes ... is wrong in preventing the treatment from being available; as he puts it "a federal policy that prohibits physicians from alleviating suffering by prescribing marijuana for seriously ill patients is misguided, heavy handed and inhumane" (670). In the essay the author makes a clear point of a...

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... show that in the late 20th and 21st centuries, medical research has revealed various therapeutic effects of marijuana ("The Editors"). Yet, medical marijuana is frequently favored by its patients, and may include risk of an emotional addiction. Stated by Medical Doctor, and former US Senator Bill Frist, "Although I understand many believe marijuana is the most effective drug in ... prescribe to the population that chooses to use this drug for medicinal purposes; it is simply a suggestion, which more or less would have a possibility to help the patient. Although, many patients become dep...

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... using the drugs and also a large number of these children are selling the drugs as well. II. Cocaine is sometimes used in a legal way. A. This drug is used for terminally ill patients to help relieve pain and is not intended to cure the illness. But can be abused by others that do not have a terminal condition, but for their own personal feelings ... . B. The effects of this drug are hair loss, crippling, excessive weight gain, and sometimes it can stunt growth. IV. Marijuana is legal in some states and can be used by patients with cancer, glaucoma, and others with terminal illness. A. T...

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... , cheerfulness, relaxation and greater appreciation of sound and color. Cannabis is an effective reliever of the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, hypoglycaemia and, in certain instances, as a medication for the terminally ill. It is important to remember that Cannabis has been used medically world-wide for centuries, and in this country it was legally prescribed up until 1928, however many people still ... about it. What would you do if there were no drug that could relieve your pain? Cannabis has been proven to be safer than alcohol and cigarettes. It gives terminally ill patients a chan...

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... habit. An addict who wants treatment has to admit to being a criminal before receiving treatment. 7.) According to the Federal Health and Human Services Department, two-thirds of all terminally ill cancer patients did not receive adequate pain medication. This serious medical injustice is directly linked to pressures placed on physicians who prescribe drugs. 8.) Our war on drugs has undermined the stability of ... ...

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... have at least an equal chance of leading to death on weekday admissions? Furthermore, over half of the deaths were attributable to cancer, which would suggest that these patients were known to be terminally ill, and their death was unlikely due to a reduction in hospital staff. In another study reported by USA TODAY, researchers claim that alcohol is far more of a problem ... ...

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