Hello, I'm wishing you a happy New year from this part of the world.
Today, I'm here to clear the misconception people often have about Marijuana.
So, A few hours ago, Marijuana was fully made legal for sale and you for recreational purposes. Although, For a while it has been legal for medicinal purposes.
Although,it is illegal in most countries I personally don't think this wonderful gift of nature deserves the stigma it's getting.
First of, What is Marijuana?
Marijuana also known as Cannabis is a psychoactive substance derived from the Cannabis plant. It is often used for recreational and medicinal purposes only.
Presently, There are 545 known constituents of Marijuana.
Of this 545, The most prominent and psychoactive one is the THC(TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL).
Although, There are other non-psychoactive present in this plant;
Cannabidiol (CBD), cannabichromene (CBC), and cannabigerol (CBG) which serves great medicinal purposes.
Cannabis can be used by smoking, vaporizing, within food, or as an extract.
There are three known species of Cannabis; The cannabis Sativa, The cannabis Indica and the Cannabis ruderalis.
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The earliest recorded uses date from the 3rd millennium BC. Since the early 20th century, cannabis has been subject to legal restrictions. The possession, use, and sale of cannabis is illegal in most countries of the world. Medical cannabis refers to the physician-recommended use of cannabis, which is taking place in Canada, Belgium, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, and 23 U.S. states. Cannabis use started to become popular in the U.S. in the 1970s. Support for legalization has increased in the United States and several U.S. states have legalized recreational or medical use.
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MOST ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
1.Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
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2.Cannabidiol
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3.Cannabinol
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4.Tetrahydrocannabivarin.
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HOW BENEFICIAL IS THIS WONDERFUL WORK OF NATURE?
Over the years, A lot of people have shared lots of testimonies about this wonderful plant
There has been proofs that Marijuana can cure the following ailments;
GLAUCOMA: An eye disease that increases pressure in the eye ball damaging the optic nerve and leading to loss of sight.
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EPILEPTIC SEIZURES: Cannabis has not been proven to totally cure epilepsy yet,but there have been testimonies of Cannabis completely preventing epileptic seizures.
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DAVET'S SYNDROME: A strain of Cannabis with a high value of cannabidiol and low value of THC has been proven to combat and keep down seizures which occurs very well in patients with the Davet's syndrome.
Charlotte Figi, The 5-year old who was diagnosed of the Davet's syndrome.
Her parents used this drug for her, and it reduced her seizures from 300 a week to just one, every seven days, Ain't that Fascinating!
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CANCER: CBD, Cannabidiol stops cancer by turning off a gene called Id-1, the study, published in the journal Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, found. Cancer cells make more copies of this gene than non-cancerous cells, and it helps them spread through the body.
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ANXIETY:Medical marijuana users claim the drug helps relieve pain and suppress nausea — the two main reasons it's often used to relieve the side effects of chemotherapy.
Beware, though, higher doses may increase anxiety and make you paranoid.
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ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE: Cannabis has been proven to slow down the progression of this deadly disease.
THC slows the formation of amyloid plaques by blocking the enzyme in the brain that makes them. These plaques are what kill brain cells and cause Alzheimer's.
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Cannabis is know to ease the pain which this deadly disease brings about. The THC in the pot binds to receptors in the nerves and muscles to relieve pain. Other studies suggest that the chemical also helps control the muscle spasms.
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Other ailments it suppresses/prevent includes;
Lesser side effect of Hepatitis C.
Inflammatory Bowel disease.
Arthritis discomfort.
Lupus syndrome
Crohn's disease.
Soothes tremors for people with Parkinson's disease.
PTSD.
IT helps greatly in patients undergoing chemotherapy to reduce pain and discomfort.
It stimulates high appetite.
Despite All these, Some countries still label it as a contraband even for medicinal purposes.
This shouldn't be.
Very brilliant and informative but what is the assurance that by legalizing it, hell wont let lose considering its addictive effect
If/when it is legalized, it would be sold openly in shops and retail stores hereby bridging it's high flow into the community.
There would be government sanctions that would give specific amounts of Marijuana to be sold.
In Colorado, Starting October 1st of 2016, adults 21 and older will only be able to purchase up to 8 grams of concentrate or 800mg of edibles in a single trip. Consumers can still buy up to 28 grams, or 1 ounce, of marijuana flower. While tourists are limited to 7 grams only.
Okay, great
But besides that It's known to damage the kidney... And it's a gradual process
I don't support it though...
It can be used legally for research.
But damn! We abuse every damn that..
Trams, panadol, codine, even watet
Should it be legalized... What about the side effects, the disadvantages?
The thing is,it does more good than harm
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Tobacco does no good to the human body.... But still it's legal
Nice write up bro. But I think your tag could have contained "science, health and life"
From samuelopynalty
Thanks bro
Well, benefit or not, the society has stereotyped weed to be a sign of social malfunctions.
But then what they don't know is, It does more good than harm
That can be debated. It's greatly abused...
You are typing like a drug addict 😂😂😂😂😂
But this is the best post so far from you
Bros, First of; Cannabis is not a drug, but a plant, a wonderful creation by God
Thanks for the complement tho😂
E Come be like say dem use your brain warm beans... 😂😂😂 just dey go
Should not be legal.....
Because it causes more harm than good.... And besides we abuse it so much here....
When u talk about causing harm
Can u explain that more?
I support your view bro, But the abuse does not necessarily mean it does no good
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STOPGet ur facts right dear
Marijuana increases lung activities and repairs it, even cigarette smokers can clean their lungs with sensible use of Marijuana
They have nothing to do with kidney
Just enter YouTube
And search marijuana benefits
You'd see cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy.
Marijuana eases their pain.
Kids with epilepsy,The hashish and oil gotten from marijuana is used to stop their seizures with video proofs.
Being born in Nigeria automatically instill that stereotype to make one dislike the plant....even from birth..so I don't blame us.
And besides smoking is not the only way to use marijuana.
Hmm,bro you've somehow changed my view about this plant
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