The debate within the therapeutic advantages of medical marijuana is continuing. Even though several states in the U.S. have active medical marijuana legislation, the national government continues to classify it as a Schedule I controlled substance. Not only does that make it illegal to possess, but it also limits medical studies into the potential benefits of cannabis. This post analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of medical marijuana before you start Looking for reasonably priced BC strains of weed online.

Advantages

Legalizing marijuana for medical purposes is viewed favorably by many Americans, including members of the health care community and Congress. 

• Studies show that pharmaceutical cannabis can reduce nausea caused by chemotherapy used in cancer treatment and almost eliminate nausea.
• Marijuana can relieve muscle spasticity, sometimes associated with multiple sclerosis and migraine headaches.
• Marijuana helps treat appetite loss associated with HIV/AIDS and some types of cancer and can relieve some types of chronic pain, such as neuropathic pain.
• Marijuana is preferable to another prescription drug for treating the same symptoms. For example, it can be used instead of opioids to treat pain. Opioids are addictive and usually not suggested for long-term use to treat chronic pain.

Disadvantages

For every person who advocates for the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes, another argues against it. Some of the inconsistencies in immunity include.

• Frequent marijuana use can seriously affect your short-term memory and can impair cognitive ability.
• Smoking anything, whether tobacco or marijuana, can severely damage lung tissue.
• Marijuana carries the risk