Marijuana has been proven to be an effective source to alleviate medical disorders.
Here is a list of a few disorders and medical conditions marijuana can provide therapy for: (1) severe nausea and vomiting associated HIV infection and cancer, (3) spasticity secondary to neurological diseases, such as multiple sclerosis, (4) pain syndromes and (5) glaucoma (Abu-Shraie, Fass, Maniscalco-Feichtl, and Seamon 1037). Further studies can provide detailed information on marijuana therapeutics and possibly enhance our current medical and scientific communities. Although usage also comes with adverse reactions, so does every prescribed medication because not everyone’s body is immune to the same thing. This is why there are medical personnel to monitor patients and divert to other medication if needed.
Personally, I think that marijuana has such implications that it creates a negative image of something that can actually be useful. (These implications are usually created by socio-political advocates and highly advertised in the media to create a negative view.) Pharmacists are medication experts and serve to ensure safe and appropriate medication use (Abu-Shraie, Fass, Maniscalco-Feichtl, and Seamon 1042). Counseling and screening for medical affects on other drugs should is provided for patient health and safety. Patients are advised on possible side effects and potential interactions. Their health information is also held in the highest of confidentiality.
In conclusion, patients should have availability to any type of therapy that can help their condition.
Seamon, Matthew J., Jennifer A. Fass, Maria Maniscalco-Feitchtl, and Nada A. Abu-Shrai. "Medical Marijuana and the Developing Role of the Pharmacist." American Society of Health-System Pharamacists 64 (2007): 1037-044. EBSCO. Web. 2 Feb. 2010
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