Further understanding of the mechanisms of action of the cannabinoids, in particular the lead clinical candidates CBD and THC, is imperative as it will help guide new combinations and regimens, which would be useful clinically.” (5834). The brain’s importance is known, and any substance that can aid patients with a disease that can affect the brain should be utilized. The benefits of the medical use of the drug outweigh the consequences. Richard J. Bonnie and Charles H. Whitebread state, “It produces first, an exaltation with a more or less feeling of well being; a happy jovial mood, usually an increased feeling of physical strength and power; a general euphoria and variable aphrodisiac is experienced.” (128). Bonnie and Whitebread go on to
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According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about six people die daily because of alcohol poisonings. This adds up to more than two thousand deaths caused by the consumption of alcohol yearly. In addition, the CDC reports there are about 480,000 deaths yearly from tobacco usage. Deaths as a result of tobacco and alcohol use continue to be a growing problem in the United States. Alcohol and tobacco use causes liver damage, various cancers, and can even lead to obesity, which is linked to a myriad of health issues. On the other hand, and again marijuana has not been proven to cause any health problems. The question remains “why is it illegal while these harmful substances remain legal”? When comparing alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana the monetary expenditures connected to each one should be examined. Millions of dollars are spent because marijuana is illegal. Legalizing the drug simply saves money. In contrast, the legalization of tobacco and alcohol cost money. Money is lost when health problems occur because of these substances, and when accidents happen due to people driving under the influence of alcohol. Yes, driving under the influence of alcohol, and marijuana put you at risk because you are not in your normal state, but marijuana has not been connected with accidents. Lastly, the over consumption of too much alcohol can cause alcohol poisoning, while there is no proven deadly health effect caused from the smoking of
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about six people die daily because of alcohol poisonings. This adds up to more than two thousand deaths caused by the consumption of alcohol yearly. In addition, the CDC reports there are about 480,000 deaths yearly from tobacco usage. Deaths as a result of tobacco and alcohol use continue to be a growing problem in the United States. Alcohol and tobacco use causes liver damage, various cancers, and can even lead to obesity, which is linked to a myriad of health issues. On the other hand, and again marijuana has not been proven to cause any health problems. The question remains “why is it illegal while these harmful substances remain legal”? When comparing alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana the monetary expenditures connected to each one should be examined. Millions of dollars are spent because marijuana is illegal. Legalizing the drug simply saves money. In contrast, the legalization of tobacco and alcohol cost money. Money is lost when health problems occur because of these substances, and when accidents happen due to people driving under the influence of alcohol. Yes, driving under the influence of alcohol, and marijuana put you at risk because you are not in your normal state, but marijuana has not been connected with accidents. Lastly, the over consumption of too much alcohol can cause alcohol poisoning, while there is no proven deadly health effect caused from the smoking of