The word “marijuana” has negative connotations no thanks to substance
abusers who take advantage of it for their own selfish reasons. However,
marijuana should not be dismissed as something to be banned due to the
irresponsible behavior of wayward individuals. Studies have shown that
marijuana can be beneficial to the health of a person when in the hands of a
reputable doctor and when used in moderation.
For one, the American Association for Cancer Research has found that
marijuana can actually slow down the growth of malignant tumors in the lungs,
brain, and breasts. Its antispasmodic qualities have also been proven to relax
muscles, which is what patients suffering from uncontrollable seizures need to
continue surviving. The substance that has caused heartaches among the families
of most drug addicts can spare people from the splitting pain brought about by
headaches.
Patients who feel like they're losing the memories of days gone by to
Alzheimer's disease can still win what was once an uphill battle with the help
of marijuana. The controversial substance can block deposits in the brain where
the disease is rooted in. Marijuana can even help people coping with
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
There is a good side to
marijuana, which medical professionals can draw into to provide their
patients with hope. While marijuana has been previously seen as a tool that
destroys lives, perhaps it is time for society to appreciate what it can do for
the benefit of mankind.
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