Pros & Cons: Medical Marijuana – A Discussion

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There has been a huge rise in the medicinal use of marijuana over the last decade, with many parts of the world legalizing it and many people, especially older generations, taking up usage in order to soothe aches and pains.

It’s long caused debate, with marijuana being an illegal recreational drug for a long time, and risking the likes of addiction and a number of health concerns.

Therefore, it’s important to think very carefully and take medical advice from experts, to understand whether medicinal marijuana is right for you. So, what are the pros and cons?

The Pros:

Marijuana is scientifically proven to ease pain and be more comforting in a number of areas, this includes:



  • Nausea: Marijuana is an effective method in relieving nausea and vomiting, which can be particularly useful for patients who are undergoing chemotherapy.
  • Relaxes muscles: The drug can also relieve muscle tightness, which is why a portion of people with paralysis and multiple sclerosis use it.
  • Appetite: It can help treat patients with conditions such as cancer and HIV/AIDS, who suffer from loss of appetite. Yes, marijuana really does give you munchies.
  • Chronic pain: It’s most commonly associated with relieving chronic pain and many people who consume marijuana for medical purposes do so for this reason.

The Cons:

Naturally, there are cons that come with taking marijuana too, and while it’s much safer than using the likes of opioids, there are downsides too, including:

  • Addiction: While not as addictive as other drugs, it can lead to addiction and end up causing more problems than the one you were trying to solve, leading health scares like cannabis withdrawal for example.
  • Memory loss: Marijuana can lead to short-term memory loss when used frequently.
  • Lung damage: It doesn’t matter what you smoke, if you’re smoking you’re going to be causing damage to your lungs.
  • Accidents: You face a much higher risk of being involved in an accident when under the influence of marijuana, whether that be driving or simply undertaking tasks at home.
  • Cancer: Frequent marijuana can lead to cancer, particularly oral cancer, while also leading to a number of other oral hygiene problems.
  • Cognitive thinking: Frequent usage of marijuana can impair your thinking and ultimately lead you to make decisions you wouldn’t make normally.

It’s important to weigh up the pros and cons of medicinal marijuana, and of course, you need to understand whether it is in fact legal to consume it in your country, with laws varying around the world.

It’s always important to speak to your doctor before doing so, and they will help put you on the right path.

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