Response to article on Marijuana and memory
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Response to article on Marijuana and memory
Marijuana is classified under a drug derived from the cannabis plant. Commonly known as weed or pot, the substance is used for a variety of purposes by the general public. Like any another drug, marijuana is listed as one of the illegal substances that effect a human beings health. Drugs are not ideal for the health of a human being. They contain substances that affect the growth and development of the human body. Drugs are associated with causing the deterioration of the function of the brain. Possession of drugs such as and meth, cocaine and can earn a person life imprisonment. This proves that using substances is not ideal for the sustainability of any society. Despite the immense disadvantages are associated with drugs, people continue to use them due to the addiction that comes with the trade (Earleywine, p. 214).
The focus of this paper is to provide an analysis of the article provided. The paper writes on the effects of marijuana and its effect of the function of the brain. The paper is seeks to summarize the contents of the article which in turn, displays an understanding of the topic at hand.
Marijuana is not as harmful as the other drugs in the market. This however does not distance it from the scrutiny that the other drugs are accustomed. Marijuana is derived from the cannabis plant that contains the chemical tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This chemical has qualities that tend to enhance relaxation of the mind which in turn improves the activity of the brain. Marijuana has been adopted by several communities due to the benefits it holds. Consumption of the drug is however considered illegal due to the addictive qualities it contains (Lasley, The Dana Foundation).
The eradication of this drug continues to get a certain amount of criticism by various organizations in the country. One of the areas that the drug is embraced is in the healthcare industry. Marijuana has healing aspects that are reflective of the function of the brain when consumed. Some of the beneficiaries of this drug are patients who suffer from chronic illnesses such as cancer, dementia and Alzheimer’s. These conditions bring distress to the health of a patient in that their body organs do not function as well. The use of marijuana for some of these conditions is considered the last resort. This indicates that the drug does indeed have a healing effect that other forms of medication cannot provide. The healing effects of marijuana are said to stimulate the functions of the nerves, the brain and the communication of the general body organs. This in turn, increases the chance of survival of patients. Some of the ways that marijuana assists in the health of patients is by reducing the level of pain. It also improves the appetite of patients who may be undergoing chemotherapy (Mack, p. 314).
One of the aspects that the drug is credited for is its ability to improve the memory of an individual. This is credited to the chemicals inhibited by cannabis. Users of the drug are reported to attain a higher response to several factors making their performance more effective. Marijuana influences the chemical messengers that are responsible for production of adrenaline in the body. It does this without interfering with the memory of the brain making a person smarter and relaxed. Students under stressful situations are on several occasions reported to consume marijuana so as to help sustain these situations. The fact that the drug improves memory makes it one of the choices in colleges. The use of marijuana should however be regulated using recommended portions. Too much of everything is poisonous and this applies for the intake of the substance (Lasley, The Dana Foundation).
The use of marijuana is illegal in most of countries including the United States. This is due to the reactions it enhances when used inappropriately. Extensive consumption of the substance increases the level of endocannabinoid receptors in the brain. This gives a user the opposite reaction in that it slows down the function of the brain. The adaptation of the drug continues to pose a dilemma for the authorities in most governments. Despite the fact that the drug contributes immensely in several aspects of health, the country is skeptical on whether to make it legal. This is understandable due to the negative effects the consumption of the drug produces (Freberg, p. 134).
In conclusion, one of the fascinating aspects to note is that 90% of the county has access to the substance. One of the advantages of marijuana is the enhancement of memory on both human beings and animals. It is thus ignorant of authorities to ignore the existence of marijuana by the general public. Research shows that the use of marijuana improves the livelihood of different individuals. This research also displays the dangers that come with the excessive consumption of the drug. It thus up to authorities to ensure that the drug is not abused by the opportunists by educating the public concerning the latest research on the substance.
Works cited
Lasley, N. Elizabeth. Safer than Marijuana, a Natural Chemical Strengthens Memories. The Dana foundation, 2009. Print.
Earleywine, Mitchell. Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence. New York: Oxford University Press, 2002. Print.
Freberg, Laura. Discovering Biological Psychology. Belmont, Calif: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning, 2010. Print.
Mack, Alison, and Janet E. Joy. Marijuana As Medicine?: The Science Beyond the Controversy. Washington, D.C: National Academy Press, 2000. Print.
