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Despite the modern stigma attached to using cannabis to treat illness and the symptoms of disease, marijuana has been used for thousands of years, and is a staple treatment in Chinese medicine. With a medical marijuana license, patients can use cannabis to treat illnesses in certain states, such as Arizona and Colorado. Aside from obtaining a medical marijuana license for medicinal purposes, cannabis is illegal in most countries worldwide, or it has been given a decriminalized status meaning it is allowed within certain guidelines, in controlled amounts, and with restrictions place upon its use. The hemp plant itself is a very useful resource for a variety of applications including being used to make fiber and ethanol fuel. A Brief History of the Criminalization of Marijuana During the decade of 1937-1947 the United States government launched, "The War against Drugs." This campaign cost the country $220 million dollars, and included the release of misleading propaganda and information. From 1948 until 1963 that number climbed to 1.5 billion, and by 1969 over $9 billion was invested into fighting marijuana use. Even though many of the claims were unfounded, the "war" was successful in that cannabis was given a negative reputation and was coined as, "The Gateway Drug." This means that marijuana led to hard drugs and addiction. Unfortunately, this could not be further from the truth. Cigarettes and alcohol have shown to be much more addiction forming and impact health more negatively. So what has changed? Many studies have been conducted on the effectiveness of marijuana as a natural medicinal alternative to chemically manufactured pharmaceuticals. Cannabis has been shown to: • Increase the appetite in patients undergoing treatment for cancer and HIV/AIDS • Eases joint pain • Helps to treat glaucoma • Controls debilitating conditions and pain • Soothes Muscle Spasms • Eases the symptoms of multiple sclerosis Currently marijuana can be used legally after a doctor has diagnosed or confirmed that a patient would benefit from the effects of cannabis. A medical marijuana card must be obtained through a provider, and the patient must abide to the laws of his or her particular state or location. Common restrictions such as smoking only in the privacy of the patient's home, never reselling, and only growing a certain number of plants must be followed at all times to keep the treatment legal. How to Apply for Medical Marijuana The first step is to locate a medical marijuana licensing company who services the location where the patient currently resides. After booking a consultation, the company will determine if the patient is a likely candidate for being treated with cannabis. The service will send the patient to one of their clinic doctors, or offer a referral to confirm the diagnosis, and then the paperwork process can begin. Once the license has been received, the patient can use medical marijuana for their treatment, without having to worry about legal repercussions. Cannalicense provides medical marijuana licenses to patients in Arizona and Colorado. For more information visit, Cannalicense.
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