Thursday 15 December 2011

Legalizing Marijuana for Medicinal Uses – Is It Really Worthwhile?

Earlier, known as a gateway drug, marijuana is now recognized for its medicinal values. It seems quite controversial, but we can’t ignore the medical advantages of marijuana by just blaming it for causing addiction for its users. Medical marijuana is not only effective for the treatment of several diseases, but it has also become a medicine that is quite safe – in fact, safer than most medicines prescribed these days.  

Medical marijuana is quite effective in the treatment of many diseases and conditions such as cancer, nausea, diabetes, muscle spasms, appetite loss, vomiting, glaucoma, seizure disorders, spasticity, appetite loss and certain types of pain including chronic pain. The medicine is also effective in the treatment of brain cancer, lung cancer, HIV/AIDS and improving addiction issues related to alcohol abuse and opiate addiction.  Studies and researches have proved that medical marijuana can effectively treat the patients who are suffering from certain chronic ailments. Medical marijuana is an effective treatment for those patients, who need it actually, and, that’s why, legalizing marijuana for medicinal uses is worthwhile indeed.

Although, medical marijuana is available at authorized medical dispensaries, but, patients must have a medical marijuana card in order to buy them for medicinal use. Many states of USA have legalized marijuana only for medicinal uses and they have special registration programs requiring patients and caregivers to get a medical marijuana card. If you caught using marijuana without a medical marijuana card, you could be arrested or penalized by the local or state authorities for the violation of the state states.

It legally compulsory for all patients to have medical marijuana cards first so that they prevent any legal issues later. The biggest benefit of getting medical marijuana card is that you are provided full legal protection under the medical marijuana laws of your state. Getting medical marijuana card is not that much easy as you need a recommendation from a licensed doctor in addition to submitting other required documents to the Hemp and Cannabis Foundation of your state. You must also visit the licensed medical marijuana dispensary in your state. Of course, it require some time and efforts from your side but they are worthwhile for getting this naturally available medicine which effectively cures painful nausea, retard the starting of sight loss from glaucoma and help patients from overcoming the depressing without disturbing the hormonal balance of their body with no long-term side effects.

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