Faculty Interview : BIOLOGY

SHOULD MARIJAUNA BE LEGALIZED?
GROUP PRESENTATION TOPIC


The Effect Of Marijuana on the human body


Interviewed Professor: Dr.Davis




The Topic Explained: The controversy that surrounds the legalization of marijuana as a medicine or for personal use continues to be a topic for debate at the state and federal levels within our country.  Is marijuana really harmful and addictive? Does it help bring relief to those who are sick?  What about compassion? It’s human nature to want to help others.  There are so many questions people must have when they are asked to make medical decisions about the health and well-being of others.  It doesn’t seem fair for the public to be burdened with decisions that should clearly be made by doctors and scientists.  We hope this section will help you make informed decisions about marijuana.



Q&A


Does marijuana have clinical value?

Yes, but there limited clinical value of the FDA approved form.

Do doctors prescribe marijuana?

Yes. (Not a popular treatment method however)

Does marijuana help with any diseases?

Yes. Glaucoma – Smoked marijuana has never been shown to be better or even just as good as existing drugs for relieving eye pressure, and its use brings with it many more side effects than the approved medicine.

Does marijuana have negative side effects?

• Physical – Respiratory damage, increased risk of lung cancer, increased heart rate, reproductive damage in both sexes and immunosuppression.

• Psychological – Paranoia, emotional disorders, increased risk of schizophrenia and other neuropsychiatric disorders, memory loss, increased tolerance to intoxication, addiction to marijuana and other drugs (especially with its increasing potency), loss of ability to concentrate and loss of inhibition.