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Marijuana Notes
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Medical Marijuana??? Now legal in 20 states
Can be used in a vapor, in drinks or food, applied directly to skin or in tonic or tinctures that are added to food
Potentially legalize the oils derived from marijuana, but prohibiting dispensing smokable formats
66 Biologically active components, called cannabinoids
Thought to relieve pain, control nausea and vomiting, stimulate appetite in people with cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, epliepsy
Pros & ConsProponents say it can
Be a safe and effective treatment
Will make the government a lot of money in tax revenue
Will take the profits out of the hands of drug dealers
Opponents (including the federal government) say it :
Can be addictive
Leads to harder drug use
Can hurt fertility
Impairs driving ability
Can cause damage to the lungs, memory and brain development
There are other legal drugs that can be used instead