... 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 ... ; however, marijuana is not in the same class as these other drugs. Although marijuana has not been documented as a cause for death, it has been proven to "impair reaction time, vision, and general decision...

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... on the issue, is that marijuana should be legalized for medical usage. Marijuana is known to help people in many ways. Doctors from California universities say that it can help vision problems, that it is good for the brain, and can ease pain. THC and CBD are potent anti-oxidants, effective neuroprotectants which are things in the brain that help to ... ...

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... beneficial to weight control, marijuana also helps people with glaucoma. Glaucoma is a disease which is "characterized by abnormal pressure within the eyeball leading to loss of visual field and declining vision" (Glaucoma-Medications). Marijuana that is inhaled has shown a 25% reduction in intraocular pressure-IOP. IOP is the pressure inside the eye. This has shown to only be effective in about ... ...

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... severe malnutrition and eventual death (Onstand 164). Regarding Glaucoma, multiple studies published in the Journal of American Medicine show marijuana's effectiveness in lowering patients intraocular eye pressure, thus preserving their vision (Brookhi! ser 28). For patients with epilepsy, multiple scleroses, and spinal cord injuries, data have consistently shown that marijuana is effective in limiting convulsions and improving motor functions. These studies ... ...

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... these cells. This "tampering" has several effects on the nervous system including: difficulty in comprehending complex ideas, loss of memory, irregular sleep habits, insomnia, decrease in muscle strength and blurred vision. There is not a lot of information available of the evidence for the harmful consequences of marijuana smoking, as there have not been many long-term studies, which is required. Habitual ... ...

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... lost of consciousness), just to name a few. (www.american.org). Alcohol is a depressant the effects central nervous system; short term effects of heavy drinking includes impaired judgment and coordination, distorted vision, slurred speech, nausea, and blackouts. When the alcohol level reaches .30 in the human body there is a big chance that the person will die from alcohol poisoning. Long-term health ... ...

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... years (Brazaitis 1C). Randall "discovered by accident that smoking marijuana" relieved the internal pressure of his eyes (1C). After more than twenty years of smoking marijuana, Randall still has his vision, defying the predictions of his doctors (2C). Richard Brookhiser, a senior editor of the conservative National Review who has admitted to using marijuana to treat the nausea caused by chemotherapy, claims ... ...

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