McCarberg, Bill. "Marijuana Can Help in the Treatment of Pain." Marijuana. Ed. Noah Berlatsky. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2012. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Marijuana and Pain Management." National Pain Foundation, 2012. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 19 Oct. 2012.
Bill McCarberg is founder of the Chronic Pain Management Program for Kaiser Permanente. In the following viewpoint, he says that cannabinoids found in marijuana have been shown to be effective in reducing pain. He notes that much more clinical study is required and that it is difficult to balance the intoxicating and pain relieving effects of marijuana. Nonetheless, he concludes that cannabinoid pain relievers are very promising and hopes that they will soon become an important medical therapy for pain. "Numerous studies have now established that cannabinoids help lessen pain and affect a wide range of symptoms and bodily functions." This shows the pro of the issue.
"Madison Alcohol and Drug Education leaders against medical marijuana dispensaries in town." New Haven Register [New Haven, CT] 19 Oct. 2012. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 19 Oct. 2012.
Leaders of the Madison Alcohol and Drug Education coalition say they are concerned that a new law legalizing marijuana for medical purposes may be abused, and they urged the Board of Selectmen not to allow any dispensaries in town. They also discussed the mixed message it may send out to youth. Which shows the con.
Sack, David. "Is Marijuana Good Medicine?." Los Angeles Times. 26 Jul 2012: A.23. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 19 Oct 2012.
"Some proponents of medical marijuana argue that pot is 'natural' and therefore better, or at least no worse, than legally prescribed drugs, which may be addictive and may carry dangerous side effects. But natural is not the standard for whether a drug is safe and effective. In this article, Dr. David Sack, a psychiatrist and addiction specialist, asserts that chronic marijuana use is helpful for very few medical conditions, which shows the con.
Wood, Daniel B. "Poll Shows Strong Support for Legal Marijuana: Is It Inevitable?." Christian Science Monitor. 23 May 2012: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 19 Oct 2012.
A new national poll shows a clear majority of Americans in favor of legalizing and regulating marijuana--'the strongest support ever recorded,' according to one pro-marijuana activist. The Rasmussen poll found that 56 percent of respondents favored legalizing and regulating marijuana similar to the way alcohol and tobacco cigarettes are currently regulated. This article discusses the "overall trend of steadily rising acceptance of marijuana use." This article provides the pro of the problem.
Young, Cathy. "Common Sense Is Needed in Marijuana Policy." Marijuana. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2003. At Issue. Rpt. from "The Medical Pot Hysteria." boston.com. 2005. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 19 Oct. 2012.
This article shows how the government focused on a wrong issue and instead of going extreme and suddenly legalizing a drug, they should first consider informing the population, show reason and "calm people down". People are getting the wrong idea because the arguing is confusing them. Maybe Decriminalization would take drug profits for organized crime and even terrorism out of the equation or increase it, those are the facts that have to be discussed. And this article shows the pro side of the issue.
Bill McCarberg is founder of the Chronic Pain Management Program for Kaiser Permanente. In the following viewpoint, he says that cannabinoids found in marijuana have been shown to be effective in reducing pain. He notes that much more clinical study is required and that it is difficult to balance the intoxicating and pain relieving effects of marijuana. Nonetheless, he concludes that cannabinoid pain relievers are very promising and hopes that they will soon become an important medical therapy for pain. "Numerous studies have now established that cannabinoids help lessen pain and affect a wide range of symptoms and bodily functions." This shows the pro of the issue.
"Madison Alcohol and Drug Education leaders against medical marijuana dispensaries in town." New Haven Register [New Haven, CT] 19 Oct. 2012. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 19 Oct. 2012.
Leaders of the Madison Alcohol and Drug Education coalition say they are concerned that a new law legalizing marijuana for medical purposes may be abused, and they urged the Board of Selectmen not to allow any dispensaries in town. They also discussed the mixed message it may send out to youth. Which shows the con.
Sack, David. "Is Marijuana Good Medicine?." Los Angeles Times. 26 Jul 2012: A.23. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 19 Oct 2012.
"Some proponents of medical marijuana argue that pot is 'natural' and therefore better, or at least no worse, than legally prescribed drugs, which may be addictive and may carry dangerous side effects. But natural is not the standard for whether a drug is safe and effective. In this article, Dr. David Sack, a psychiatrist and addiction specialist, asserts that chronic marijuana use is helpful for very few medical conditions, which shows the con.
Wood, Daniel B. "Poll Shows Strong Support for Legal Marijuana: Is It Inevitable?." Christian Science Monitor. 23 May 2012: n.p. SIRS Issues Researcher. Web. 19 Oct 2012.
A new national poll shows a clear majority of Americans in favor of legalizing and regulating marijuana--'the strongest support ever recorded,' according to one pro-marijuana activist. The Rasmussen poll found that 56 percent of respondents favored legalizing and regulating marijuana similar to the way alcohol and tobacco cigarettes are currently regulated. This article discusses the "overall trend of steadily rising acceptance of marijuana use." This article provides the pro of the problem.
Young, Cathy. "Common Sense Is Needed in Marijuana Policy." Marijuana. Ed. Mary E. Williams. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 2003. At Issue. Rpt. from "The Medical Pot Hysteria." boston.com. 2005. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 19 Oct. 2012.
This article shows how the government focused on a wrong issue and instead of going extreme and suddenly legalizing a drug, they should first consider informing the population, show reason and "calm people down". People are getting the wrong idea because the arguing is confusing them. Maybe Decriminalization would take drug profits for organized crime and even terrorism out of the equation or increase it, those are the facts that have to be discussed. And this article shows the pro side of the issue.