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The History of Marijuana

hetic marijuana (THC) in a pure andstandardized form by prescription (called Marinol) for the treatment of nausea associated cancerchemotherapy. Also, although is no scientific evidence that shows marijuana is beneficial in the treatment ofglaucoma, it may prevent the progression of visual loss. Marijuana, along with alcohol and a host of othersubstances, can actually lower intraocular pressure. The medication however, must be carefully tailored tothe individual to prevent further eye damage. Marijuana effects are primarily sedative and hallucinogenic mainly effecting the cardiovascular and centralnervous system. Physiologically the heart rate increases and the blood vessels in the eyes dilate, causingreddening, and the appetite for food is increased. Though physical dependence has never been determined, users do develop a tolerance to the drug. Todays research does still suggest that marijuana smoke does havelong term harmful effects on the lungs. One of the long-term consequences are the cancer causing effects ofmarijuana. Also, the production of the male sex hormone testosterone is reduced while females experiencemenstrual irregularity and reduced and decreased fertility has now been shown from marijuana use. There has been new medical uses found for marijuana. One is that it stimulates the appetite of AIDSpatients with wasting syndrome. Since the mid 1990’s there has been a push to legalize the drug to serve theneeds of many such patient who need it. Though several states have approved initiatives to permit physiciansto prescribe the drug, the U.S. government continues to appose any kind of legalization of marijuana.The 1996 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse found that 10.1 ...

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