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Why I support Medical Marijuana, and why we need the right governor for it. Legalizatio... - 2 views

  • Marijuana should not have been illegal in the first place.
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      It shouldn't have been illegal because its a plant its just like medicinethen it helps the government get money.
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      This is the best piece of evidence
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Why I support Medical Marijuana, and why we need the right governor for it. Legalizatio... - 0 views

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      To try to get medical marijuana legalized
  • Marijuana should not have been illegal in the first place.
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      This is the best peace because It shouldn't have because you could use it for medicine and the government gets money from it. 
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Why I support Medical Marijuana, and why we need the right governor for it. Legalizatio... - 0 views

  • Remember, all those expensive, addictive and deadly pain pills are FDA-approved, while marijuana is not.
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Medical Marijuana Treatment Uses and How It Works - 0 views

  • Pain is the main reason people ask for a prescription, says Barth Wilsey, MD, a pain medicine specialist at the University of California Davis Medical Center. It could be from headaches, a disease like cancer, or a long-term condition, like glaucoma or nerve pain
  • If you live in a state where medical marijuana is legal and your doctor thinks it would help, you’ll get a “marijuana card.”
  • to buy marijuana from an authorized seller, called a dispensary.
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  • Doctors also may prescribe medical marijuana to treat: Muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis Nausea from cancer chemotherapy Poor appetite and weight loss caused by chronic illness, such as HIV, or nerve pain Seizure disorders Crohn's disease
  • Smoked
  • Vaporized (heated until active ingredients are released, but no smoke is formed)
  • Eaten (usually in the form of cookies or candy) Taken as a liquid extract 
  • Dizziness Drowsiness Short-term memory loss Euphoria
  • People with heart disease Pregnant women People with a history of psychosis
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Medical Marijuana for Pain and Depression - Disabled World - 0 views

  • Relief of muscle spasms
  • Relief of chronic pain
  • Reduction in interlobular pressure inside the eye
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  • Suppression of nausea
  • Weight loss - increase and restore metabolism
  • AIDS - Marijuana can reduce the nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting from the condition itself and the medications as wel
  • Glaucoma - Marijuana relieves the internal eye pressure of glaucoma, and therefore relieving the pain and slowing or even stopping the condition. Cancer- Many side effects of the medication to stop cancer can be relieve with Marijuana, some studies suggest that Marijuana tends to slow down the progress of some types of cancer. Multiple Sclerosis - Muscle pain, spasticity, tremors and unsteadiness are some of the effects caused by the disease that can be relieved by Marijuana.
  • Epilepsy - in some patients, epileptic seizures can be prevented with Marijuana use. Chronic pain - Marijuana helps to alleviate the pain caused from many types of injuries and disorders. Anxiety, Depression or Obsession - Even though mild anxiety is a common side effect in some users, cannabis can elevate your mood and expand the mind
  • Western Australia - Possession of up to two plants is accepted for private use, excess of the latter can face fines of over $150
  • South Australia - Possession of cannabis is a moderate offense, with fines ranging from $150 to $300 for possession and cultivation of small amounts
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10 Facts About Marijuana | Marijuana Policy and Effects | Drug Policy Alliance - 4 views

  • the only medicine
  • that relieves their pain and suffering, or treats symptoms of their medical condition, without debilitating side effects.
  • alcohol, which tends to increase risky driving practices, marijuana tends to make subjects more cautious.
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  • Many opponents of medical marijuana make much of the purported link between marijuana use and mental illness. But there is simply no compelling evidence to support the claim that marijuana is a causal risk factor for developing a psychiatric disorder in otherwise healthy individuals.
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