Marijuana is derived from the cannabis plant, and has been used in various cultures as a medicinal, and this traditional form of medicine goes back thousands of years. This article seeks to dispute some myths about medical marijuana with real, proven facts.
Myth #1: Marijuana has no medicinal use
While some governments may contest that cannabis has no medicinal value, it’s proven scientific fact that it has some positive effects on people who are sick. Some areas of the world have decriminalized the use of marijuana, especially in the case of medical marijuana.
Myth #2: Marijuana cures backaches/cancer/etc.
Medical marijuana does not directly cure diseases, but it has proven over-all positive effects in people who suffer from debilitating diseases. First, it’s proven to stimulate hunger and reduce the effects of nausea in people who have AIDS and those undergoing chemotherapy. These patients often cannot get the proper nutrition to keep their bodies strong because of their conditions, but the use of medical marijuana has been proven to help them increase their appetites so they can continue to be strong. Other positive side effects in people who are sick include: amelioration of pain, reduced intra-occular pain pressure in glaucoma patients, and an over-all improvement in quality of life.
Myth #3: Marijuan causes brain damage
No definitive research or testing has proven that marijuana has ever caused brain damage in long-term users.
Myth #1: Marijuana has no medicinal use
While some governments may contest that cannabis has no medicinal value, it’s proven scientific fact that it has some positive effects on people who are sick. Some areas of the world have decriminalized the use of marijuana, especially in the case of medical marijuana.
Myth #2: Marijuana cures backaches/cancer/etc.
Medical marijuana does not directly cure diseases, but it has proven over-all positive effects in people who suffer from debilitating diseases. First, it’s proven to stimulate hunger and reduce the effects of nausea in people who have AIDS and those undergoing chemotherapy. These patients often cannot get the proper nutrition to keep their bodies strong because of their conditions, but the use of medical marijuana has been proven to help them increase their appetites so they can continue to be strong. Other positive side effects in people who are sick include: amelioration of pain, reduced intra-occular pain pressure in glaucoma patients, and an over-all improvement in quality of life.
Myth #3: Marijuan causes brain damage
No definitive research or testing has proven that marijuana has ever caused brain damage in long-term users.
