Cannabis,
more popularly known as marijuana, is a plant that's perhaps well
known (or infamous) as a recreational drug. While the plant itself
can be used as a viable alternative to cotton fibers for textiles or
as a foodstuff, cannabis can also induce a euphoric “high”, which
can make it quite addictive. Such effects have led to widespread
regulation and outright bans on this herb.
However,
using cannabis isn't all just about getting stoned and seeing pretty
colors; its feasibility as a medicinal drug has in fact been explored
multiple times, with generally positive results. Medical marijuana
has been known to relieve the symptoms of glaucoma, neuropathic pain,
nausea, anorexia, muscles spasms, and others. Synthesized forms of
the plant can be taken orally, like a pill, which can induce the
drug's effects without forcing the patient to ingest smoke.
Despite
the drug's promising potential as a medicinal substance, it has
certainly met a lot of resistance. Lately, however, several states
across America have legalized cannabis in an effort to curb illegal
distribution as well as spread word about its benefits. Perhaps
someday, when the world could overlook the negative stereotypes
associated marijuana, it will soon be a drug that helps improve
lives.
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