2. 5 Amazing Facts about
Marijuana
THC and CBD, marijuana’s primary
cannabinoids, are both cancer
killers
Marijuana triggers neurogenesis
which means it leads to brain cell
growth
Suicide rates are lower in areas
where medical marijuana is
available
There is zero evidence that
marijuana causes significant lung
damage
There are two completely
difference types of marijuana
Sativa: day-time; used for seeking
depression relief, PTSD, anxiety
Indica: often smoked at night;
suffering from type of pain, insomnia http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-
medical-marijuana/2013/10/5-amazing-
things-you-didnt-know-about-marijuana/
3. The Public’s
Perception
“In any civilized society,
it is every citizen’s
responsibility to obey
just laws. But at the
same time, it is every
citizen’s responsibility to
disobey unjust laws.” -
Martin Luther King Jr.
4. Classification of Marijuana
Members of Congress currently trying to
reschedule marijuana, a Schedule I drug
http://iacknowledge.net/lawmakers-send-obama-letter-
demanding-marijuana-be-removed-from-schedule-i-
classification/
7. 2 Main Positive Effects of
Legalizing Medical Marijuana
Medical purposes:
Proven to benefit many illnesses that didn’t
respond as well to pharmaceutical medications:
AIDS, chronic neuropathic pain, epilepsy,
multiple sclerosis, nausea in chemotherapy
patients
Economic Purposes:
Large revenue received from taxes; dispensaries
help improve local economies
8. 10 Major Health Benefits
(1) Migraines
Doctors in California report they have been able
to treat more than 300,000 cases with the use of
medical marijuana
(2) Slows tumor growth
Research done by the American Association for
Cancer Research
(3) Relieves symptoms of certain chronic
diseases
(4)Prevents Alzheimer’s
(5)Treats glaucoma
(6) Prevents Seizures
Marijuana is a muscle relaxant that has
“antispasmodic” qualities
(7)Helps those with ADD & ADHD
(8) Can treat MS
(9)Helps relieve PMS
(10) Helps calm those with tourette’s and OCD
9. Negative Effects of Marijuana
Short-term effects rapid heart rate, increased
blood pressure, increased rate of breathing, slowed
reaction time
Young users smoking marijuana can result in
structural and functional deficits of the brain,
lowered learning capabilities, shortened attention
span
Heavy users can result in fertility problems, short-
term memory loss, anxiety and depression
Why Schedule I Drug?
Tolerance may develop; psychological withdrawals
Can trigger or exacerbate certain mental disorders
May be a gateway drug leading to other
dependencies
