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Uses Of Medical Marijuana

Uses of Medical Marijuana

Marijuana is no stranger to the medical world. The uses of medical marijuana have been known for thousands of years (Schmidt, 2005.) In recent years the support of medical marijuana has been gaining favor among those using it to receive relief from various diseases. The following story is just one of the millions of positive stories from those who use marijuana to relieve themselves from the critical illnesses that they may suffer from. "I spoke with a friend of mine today, who has a 82 year old grandfather that is dying of cancer. He has been so sick, and now only one of his kidneys is working because of medication and he is afraid if he keeps taking the medication his other kidney will fail. His daughter talked him into smoking a marijuana cig. At first he was terrified that it would lead him to using heaver drugs. I guess he was in so much pain, he just tried it anyway. He was amazed at the relief it gave him. His wife even smokes with him at night to help her to sleep. The last time she talked to her grandmother, she said, "We are going to have a whole one about 8:00." These people were dead set against marijuana in any form. They have believed this all their lives, preached it to their kids, and grandkids. They have a whole new attitude now that they have had to use it themselves. I just thought you would like to know, surely someone wants to know. Jan 2005." (Arkansas Alliance for Medical Marijuana, 2005.) Marijuana has been proven to have many uses in aiding those who suffer nausea from chemotherapy treatment for cancer patients, glaucoma, and HIV-wasting.

The patients who under go chemotherapy treatment, as a way to treat their cancer, will tell you that the side effects are not pleasant. After undergoing chemotherapy treatment patients generally suffer from nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Use of marijuana as a means to help with the nausea and vomiting caused by the chemo has been reported since the late 1970's...