Lori Macintosh Cannabis and its Effects on the Body and Society Introduction Cannabis is the name given to the medical and recreational drug prepared for use from the cannabis plant. Indigenous to Central and South Asia, it is known to have been used by ancient Hindus in India and Nepal thousands of years ago and has an ancient history of being used in rituals. Criminalization of cannabis in various countries began in the early 20th century. Cannabis is currently rated a Class B drug in the UK…
hybrids, with a high content of both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). These cannabinoids are good at bonding to the body’s natural receptors for cannabinoids, and thus they’re good for helping modulate the body’s pain responses. Below are some strains for you to…
worries. It acts just like an Opioid, or painkiller, but is an alternative to those. "Cannabis is the single most versatile herbal remedy, no other single plant contains as wide a range of medically active herbal constituents." Dr. Etan Russo (Cannabinoid Research Institute) How Does It Help? Medical Marijuana treats many causes such as pain, anxiety, nausea, seizures, psychosis, and sleep disorders. Two of the biggest problems for teens are anxiety and sleep disorders. Anxiety is a feeling of…
appetite stimulant and emerging research suggests that marijuana's medicinal properties may protect the body against some types of malignant tumors, and are neuroprotective” (NORML). In marijuana, the medical component that heals are called Cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds secreted by cannabis flowers that provide relief to an array of symptoms including…
Marijuana. There have been a variety of medical and legal issues surrounding rescheduling marijuana for decades. As previously mentioned, marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug per the Controlled Substance Act. Marijuana is considered by the CSA to have great potential for abuse, no established medical usage, and cannot be used in a safe manner (Belenko & Spohn, 2015, p. 20). The number of legal issues pertaining to rescheduling marijuana are countless. Since marijuana is a Schedule I…
Abstract In Understanding Addiction, we learn about the six major drug classes (Stimulants, CNS Depressants, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Cannabinoids, and Narcotics) and what they do to the body and brain, and how history has affected drug use today. We also learned about cultural differences of drug use. To understand addiction, we need to understand how drugs work and what they do. Understanding Addiction Final Research Paper Stimulants In the six major drug types, stimulants are considered…
al.). The two most researched Cannabinoids are the chemicals Delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol, THC, and Cannabidiol, CBD (“Marijuana and Cancer”). Each of these Cannabinoids has a different effect on the brain. (“Political and Medical…”). They work by activating receptors throughout the entire body to produce pharmacological effects, especially in the Immune…
The medical use of marijuana has long been a topic of debate. Some, including me, would argue that withholding a useful medical treatment based on antiquated thinking and societal perception is unethical. The utilitarianism theory tells us that the correct course of action should be the one, which benefits the greatest number of people. We treat patients currently with much more dangerous and addictive medications and we seem to accept those risks….Why is marijuana different? Some will argue the…
In November of 2012, it became legal for adults over the age of 21 to purchase and sell marijuana in the states of Colorado and Washington. However, there is a limit on the amount you can buy and sell. In fact, the use of marijuana was legal in the United States until the 1970’s when the Controlled Substances Act was signed by President Nixon (“Marijuana). Marijuana should become legalized in the United States for the following reasons: health benefits of medicinal marijuana, positive impact on…
In recent debates to deliberate on the matters about the legalization concerning marijuana for medical consumption is causing friction amongst the medical, science, and legal worlds. Marijuana was outlawed during the times of the Great Depression in 1931. Despite the malicious propaganda against marijuana, scientists have proven that the chemical, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has medicinal healing properties to help alleviate symptoms of certain illnesses. The use of marijuana would also have a…