Marijuana

Marijuana is the leaves and flowering tops of the cannabis plant. Recreational users may smoke or ingest the plant to attain a mind-altering effect. Although prescription, or "medical marijuana," has become available in several states due to the potential medicinal benefits, marijuana remains a U.S. federally controlled substance.MayoClinic: Marijuana as Medicine A 2009 study provided some evidence that using marijuana may increase the risk of getting testicular cancer.Fox News: Study: Smoking Pot May Increase Risk of Testicular Cancer (February 9, 2009)

Upon the legalization of marijuana in the state of Michigan, officials in the Detroit suburb of Royal Oak have purposed business zoning for the commercial harvesting of cannabis.FoxNews.com: Michigan City May Create Marijuana Growing Zone (May 3, 2009)

When considering the legalization of medical marijuana, there are only certain medical conditions that qualify patients to legally possess or use marijuana. Illnesses with symptoms such as:

1. Nausea: Research has indicated that Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol(THC), a component of marijuana, may help treat nausea and vomiting associated with a variety of medical conditions and therapiesMayoClinic: Marijuana as Medicine
2. Pain: Studies have found analgesic effectsMayoClinic: Marijuana as Medicine
3. Multiple sclerosis: Studies have had mixed results on the effectiveness in the treatment of the tremors, muscle spasms and painMayoClinic: Marijuana as Medicine
4. Glaucoma: Smoking marijuana decreases pressure in the eye, which is a primary symptom of glaucomaMayoClinic: Marijuana as Medicine

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