WHAT IS MEDICAL MARIJUANA?

This blog is for those seeking information on Medical Marijuana.

Regardless of personal beliefs on the recreational use of marijuana, this blog is not the place for that discussion. Therefore I will not respond to, nor post any of your comments regarding that subject.

If that is what you are looking for, I would like to direct you to those more knowledgeable

in  that area at NORML. (National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws ) 

     Medical Marijuana is probably the most controversial and least understood medication prescribed in the U.S. today, yet it is less addictive than commonly prescribed opiates such as Percoset, Morphine, Codeine, Fentanyl, Hydrocodone and Oxycodon to name just a few. It is also less harmful to the body and environment than manufactured drugs. Also it's the most cost effective treatment for a number of common ailments and conditions found in our society.

Why is Medical Marijuana so controversial?

     The biggest reason that I know of as to why it's so controversial is simply the law's against it. Even though several states and regions around the world are beginning to realize that marijuana has real benefits to the medical community, there are still those who refuse to listen to the facts and point to the laws currently in place as a reason to keep those laws in place. No facts will change their minds.

     Another reason for the controversy is that Marijuana has been traditionally used for recreational purposes. But even this argument doesn't stand up when you compare the harm to ones self and others as well as harm to the environment brought on by the legal manufacturing and consumption of alcohol, which has no medical benefits.

Is Medical Marijuana Different Than Other Marijuana?

     The answer to that question is both Yes and No.

     If you want to know if it is a special strain of Marijuana or a genetically altered strain, the best answer is no. Not usually.  Medical Marijuana is the same as any other....with a few big differences though.

     Think of it like this, when you go out to eat at a restaurant you generally expect the food to be prepared in a clean area by professionals who know how to season it just right. This makes dining out so enjoyable.

     The same applies to Medical Marijuana.

     Normally, Medical Marijuana is grown under carefully controlled conditions by growers who are more knowledgeable than the average backyard grower. This creates a very powerful and potent THC content, which means less is required to achieve the desired result. This is why Medical Marijuana is more than four times the cost of street value. That and the additional overhead required to legally produce and dispense the crop.

     Medical Marijuana is here. Its gaining more support from medical and scientific professionals every day, and I for one am grateful.

  Regardless of your viewpoint on the Medical Marijuana issue, we encourage you to leave a comment below in the comment box.


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