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Lori Macintosh Cannabis and its Effects on the Body and Society Introduction Cannabis is the name given to the medical and recreational drug prepared for use from the cannabis plant. Indigenous to Central and South Asia, it is known to have been used by ancient Hindus in India and Nepal thousands of years ago and has an ancient history of being used in rituals. Criminalization of cannabis in various countries began in the early 20th century. Cannabis is currently rated a Class B drug in the UK and is the most commonly used illegal drug in the world. United Nations estimate that approximately 4% of adult population (162 million) use cannabis annually and 0.6% (22.5 million) use it daily. Cannabis is often consumed recreationally for its desired…

Cannabis is believed to have evolved on the steppes of Central Asia, specifically in the regions that are now Mongolia and southern Siberia. The earliest record of cannabis use dates back as far as 2737 BC, in the writings of the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung. It was used then primarily for medicinal purposes in treating diseases such as gout, malaria, and rheumatism. Even then however, the intoxicating effects were known. Cannabis cultivation was then spread by farmers to Korea as early as 2000…

Legalizing Cannabis Legalizing Cannabis – Culminating Essay Is cannabis really that big of a legal issue for Canada? It may be an illegal drug, but the illegality is questioned based on the events surrounding the initial prohibition of Cannabis. Cannabis is defiantly a drug that alters one’s mind, it also has its downfalls, but there are many more pros than cons. The essay will explore those pros and weigh there values versus the perceived disadvantage of cannabis. Cannabis is also…

Dronabinol and Nabilone are two FDA approved prescription medications with delta-9-THC as the active ingredient (Cannabis and Cannabinoids, 2015, para. 7). It is taken by mouth for patients who suffer from chemotherapy related nausea and vomiting and haven’t responded to other therapeutic options and in some cases, it is found to be more effective than other FDA approved nausea and vomiting medications (Cannabis and Cannabinoids, 2015, para. 7). Another study highlighting marijuana’s cannabinoid…

are using marijuana. According to The Journal of Family Practice, 49% of Americans use or have tried cannabis. By using any type of cannabis a person is essentially damaging his or her body and brain. The three main reasons why a person should not use marijuana are short term and long term effects, addiction, and the fetal harm during pregnancy. Marijuana is one of the most abused drugs in the world. As the National Institute on Drug Abuse says, it comes from a hemp plant and the part that…

Ancient Doctors during 2700B.C would use marijuana to treat the illnesses that people suffered from: digestive disorder, insomnia, seizures, gout, and poor memory. Researches have conducted that marijuana has the ability to treat and cure serious ailments including: AIDS, cancer, and neuropathic pain. Marijuana comes from a cannabis plant (Cannabis Sativa), which contains an active ingredient called delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol known as “THC.” The compound gives the feeling euphoria of being…

serious and deadly drugs such as heroin or cocaine, as well as its effects on the brain both short and long term. In order to attempt to fully break down this issue, one must first understand the history of cannabis, its different forms, and the many different uses for the drug. Another…

Roitmen, Mechoulam, Cooper-Kazaz, and Shalev (2014) listed side effects such as dry mouth, headache, and dizziness; Even though patients experienced the mild side effects from the THC according to Roitman et al. (2014) “there were no treatment discontinuations during the trial” (p. 589). According to Roitman et al. (2014) they observed a significant decrease in hyper-arousal symptoms associated with PTSD as well as a decrease in nightmares and increase in overall sleep quality. For 20% of the…

performance enhancing benefits to cannabis use. Though cannabis use is associated with reduced coordination and lack of spatial perception, many athletes report many different performance enhancing effects. Goaltenders, for example, may find that cannabis use increases their quality of vision. Cannabis is also known to decrease anxiety, which could prove helpful in competitive situations. This is particularly true of extreme sports athletes, who are subjected to intense competitions often on…

Cannabis oil, hemp oil, and CBD oil are often confusing for some individuals when it comes to establishing what makes one different from the other. The key difference is found in the source of these products, meaning the plant from which they are derived. Cannabidiol can be derived from medical marijuana plants, as well as industrial hemp plants. Both plants are from the same cannabis gene pool and hence, are two distinct cannabis plants that feature different characteristics. They are not one…