Marijuana As Medicine
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Marijuana As Medicine
For many years, the United States government has prohibited some drugs, such as marijuana, from being sold in the marketplace. Yet, even with prohibition, marijuana use has only decreased minimally. Because of its illegality, only the bad aspects of marijuana use have been made known. However, there are many positive aspects of marijuana legalization, including its application concerning to medical cures. As of today, in most of the states, marijuana is classified as an illegal drug. However, due to its proven medicinal purposes the drug should be made available for people to use. Marijuana has been used for multiple purposes prior to the birth of Christ. Marijuana originated in the Middle East. China played an important part in marijuana's history. Hoatho, the first Chinese physician, used cannabis for medical purposes as a painkiller and as an anesthetic for surgery (Mathre 35)...