"The evidence is overwhelming that marijuana can relieve certain types of pain, nausea, vomiting and other symptoms caused by such illnesses as multiple sclerosis, cancer and AIDS -- or by the harsh drugs sometimes used to treat them. And it can do so with remarkable safety. Indeed, marijuana is less toxic than many of the drugs that physicians prescribe every day."
-- Joycelyn Elders, M.D.
2006-09-06 03:51:35 · 13 answers · asked by ? 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It is actually proven to also keep cancer away! And it is legal for precription in several states...
I have degenerative Joint Disease and my dr wont give me pain meds. I am in severe horrid pain 24/7.. I amm 44 smoked it when I was a teen and not since until i was in so much pain I decided to try it.
I smoked just enough for it to help the pain but not get me "stoned".. Hell ya it it should be legal!!!!!!
2006-09-06 04:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're assuming there's some logic to the decision to criminalize weed. There's none that I know of, other than some make the claim that it is a "gateway" drug. Of course the same can obviously be said for many prescription medications and alcohol.
Quoting Dr. Elders is like quoting Frankenstein to the right wingers.
2006-09-06 10:58:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It most definitely should be legalized because then the govt can control it and take the money out of the hands of the peddlers which either lace the weed or push other stronger, more dangerous, but cheaper drugs.
I stop using an dealer that offers me anything but the weed that i ask for.
2006-09-06 21:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by verbumheros 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a medication that is call Marinol. It is a controlled substance and it is basically the oral form of Marijuana. It should be in your PDR. Better yet if you have a drugs facts and comparisons it would give you probably even more information on it.
2006-09-06 11:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, of course it SHOULD be legalized. That's a big no-brainer! But will it? Nah - it's much more interesting for the government to criminalize it.
2006-09-06 11:03:01 · answer #5 · answered by farmgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree, but the main reason the govt wont legalize it is because they cant control the sell like tobacco. so many people already have acess to it and will continue to sell it
2006-09-06 10:57:36 · answer #6 · answered by rchilly2000 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Legalized for folks with medical needs, sure.
Weed causes serious memory loss with long term use.
Also, addicts (yes, you become addicted) lose all motivation to actually do anything with their lives.
2006-09-06 11:01:17 · answer #7 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The drugs that doctors give cause some side effects, but I warranty you that non of those prescrived drugs kill your cell membranes. Doope
2006-09-06 11:01:11 · answer #8 · answered by enano 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
One marijuana cigarette can cause as much damage as 120 cigarettes. It also kills brain cells, causes dependancy, and aids to making of bad decisions in both common and critical situations
2006-09-06 11:00:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Yes It Should.
SO many pepole just do not have a clue what there talking about
EDDOOD52 is one
2006-09-06 10:57:13 · answer #10 · answered by at home dad 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋