Should Medical Marijuana be legalized?

There are currently twelve states that have legalized medical marijuana. Depending on the study you read, you will find some people strongly support the use of marijuana for medical use by stating that it helps pain, nausea and other symptoms. Others

Reference: http://www.drugwarfacts.org/medicalm.htm

Posted By Rocky-Mt-High on September 19, 2007

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Aprilshowers

I don't see any reason why marijuana shouldn't be legalized for use as a...

Posted By Perdie on September 19, 2007

Person_60

I have known people who have suffered from cancer and that have lost the...

Posted By Rocky-Mt-High on September 19, 2007

S6000993

It's inhumane to deny people a pain-relieving drug with fewer downsides ...

Posted By vondelous on September 19, 2007

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Yes, Marijuana is safe and effective for medical uses.

S6000993

It's inhumane to deny people a pain-relieving drug with fewer downsides than alcohol.

-- Posted By vondelous on September 19, 2007

Non-medical marijuana should be legalized while we're at it.

Aprilshowers

I don't see any reason why marijuana shouldn't be legalized for use as a controlled substance.

-- Posted By Perdie on September 19, 2007

There are definite medical benefits and prescribing it would give tremendous relief to people who are suffering. Why withold a treatment that will help them? Most meds are controlled substances, so why not add another useful one?

Person_60

I have known people who have suffered from cancer and that have lost the battle. One dear lady was

-- Posted By Rocky-Mt-High on September 19, 2007

unable to eat towards the end of her life. She would say how sick she felt and how she would do anything to be able to eat. Marijuana would have increased her appetite and would have eliminated her nausea. . There is nothing that says that using marijuana to help with a medical condition would cause recreational use to increase. That is nonsense. It is an herb, a natural living plant that has great benefits. Lets use it. .

No, it should be illegal in all states.

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