The Myths of Marijuana

From the buds, leaves, seeds to the roots, the cannabis plant has been utilized throughout the long history of this controversial herb. Despite insistent prohibition and criminal penalties for its use, it is continuously being used not only in the United Stated but also world wide.

Cannabis contains chemical compounds known as cannabinoids. Different cannabinoids have different effects on the body after ingestion. The main psychoactive ingredient of marijuana, the THC (Tetra Hydrocannabinol), is already legally available in capsule form by prescription from medical doctors. Marijuana is currently 25 more potent making the drug more addictive.

Many argue that unlike alcohol, marijuana is harmless and should be legalized. Its harmless nature has been questioned recently. Over indulgence of marijuana has been linked to a number of disorders and possible addiction.

Before its prohibition, marijuana was recommended for treatment of gonorrhea, choking fits and angina pectoris. It was also used for rheumatism, gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia, cholera, epilepsy, poisoning, tetanus, bronchitis, whooping cough and asthma.

Marijuana has proven anticonvulsive action and may be helpful in treating epilepsy. No scientific reports however, confirm that marijuana indeed helps in healing the mentioned diseases. If you are convinced that marijuana is good for its purpose medically well think again.

Medical Myths

There are more than thousands of scientific studies claiming marijuana is a harmful and addictive drug. Not one reliable study demonstrates marijuana has any medical value.

Harmful consequences have been listed in smoking marijuana: coordination and perception impairment, addiction, premature cancer, and a number of mental disorders including memory loss, reproductive disabilities, impairment to the immune system, general apathy, depression and hostility and increase aggressiveness.

Scientific studies show that marijuana has been promoted for compassionate use in treating glaucoma, AIDS and cancer is completely bogus. In fact, it further causes damage on individuals with these illnesses.

Glaucoma

Marijuana never in any way helped in curing glaucoma. It does not prevent blindness due to glaucoma.

AIDS

Smokers of marijuana that are HIV-positive have progresses to full-blown AIDS twice as fast as non-smokers and have increased incidence of bacterial pneumonia. Scientific studies also claim that marijuana damages the immune system posing more danger to already weakened immune systems.

Cancer

Higher concentrations of cancer-causing substances are present in marijuana than in tobacco.

As much as we want to focus on people suffering with illnesses, we must put more stress on the safety of the youth today.

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