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Introduction
At this point in time, Cannabis (Known to many as
Marijuana), is illegal in the world only having been
fully legalized in Uruguay and a few American states
recently. It is currently legal in Canada for medicinal
prescription purposes, but is otherwise strictly banned.
There are many reasons it should be made legal, but for
the sake of this essay, only three key argument topics will
be used. This essay will give irrefutable evidence that
cannabis should be outright legalized in Canada.
AIDS
Analgesia
Anorexia
Antibiotic properties
Anti-motivational syndrome
Anxiety attacks
Arthritis
Asthma
Cancer
Cardiovascular effects
Cerebral effects
Chromosome interference
Constipation
Delirium
Depression
Diabetes
Digestive disorders
Dystonia
Epilepsy
Glaucoma
Hepatitis
Huntingtons chorea
Hypertension
Immune response
Insomnia
Intestinal cramps
Intractable hiccups
Menieres syndrome
Menstrual cramps
Mental illness
Migraine headaches
Multiple sclerosis
Muscle spasms
Neuralgia
Neurodermitis, Nutrition, Obstetrics, Paranoia attacks, Premenstrual
syndrome
Psychoactivity
Psychomotor skills
Replacement of medications
Respiratory diseases
Sexual activity
Stress reduction
Stroke and head trauma
Treating addiction
Upper respiratory infection
Violent behaviors
Zelotypia
The book gives explanations as well as reputable sources of information mentioned in it.
cannabis use.
An article on webmd.com speaks of studies which show that unlike cigarettes
which do cause lung damage, Cannabis does not, and that in many cases the
smoking of Cannabis actually improve lung function. In addition, even if the
smoke of cannabis were found to be dangerous, smoking it is not the only way
it can be administered as it can also be used in cooking and taken in the form
of a pill or cream.
Conclusion
After disproving prohibitionist accusations of cannabis
being medically useless, dangerous, and otherwise
useless to our society, this essay gives valid reason that
cannabis should be fully legalized in Canada.