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Monday, November 11, 2013

Some Truths about Medical Marijuana

Recent polls show that more and more Americans are agreeing to legalize marijuana use. About 40 percent of the survey respondents admitted to having tried marijuana at least once. The truth is that no definite law legalizes the use of this addictive substance.

However, scientists and lawmakers cannot deny the fact that marijuana has certain medical uses, which makes medical marijuana an important type of drug that is now legal in many states. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, marijuana has psychoactive or mind-altering properties that make it an effective ingredient for treating nausea associated with cancer chemotherapy and stimulating appetite in HIV/AIDS patients with wasting syndrome.

Some of the conditions for which marijuana is touted as a promising treatment include multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome, and obesity. Recent studies even prove that marijuana and its active ingredients have the power to treat addiction itself. The benefits of this drug, however, can only be enjoyed through proper use as strictly prescribed by a physician.

To ensure legal compliance with the standards on marijuana distribution for medication, medical marijuana dispensaries employ automated and highly secure medicine dispensing systems. Any person who requires medical marijuana use is given only the amount needed for his or her medication. Exceeding the limit may lead to certain legal charges.

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