reasons for legalization

[Mean Green Charlene]

1. its harmless.
2. even if it wasnt harmless, people should be allowed to do what they want to themselves so long as they arent causing harm to others

3. Even if it IS harmful,even though its not, still make it legal just because cigarettes and alcohol are both harmful & legal.

[Dro_Princess]

I remeber reading something on NORML its about sleep apnea and Marijuana. Here ya go.

Sleep apnea is a medical disorder characterized by frequent interruptions in breathing of up to ten seconds or more during sleep. The condition is associated with numerous physiological disorders, including fatigue, headaches, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, heart attack and stroke. Though sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed, it is estimated that approximately four percent of men and two percent of women ages 30 to 60 years old suffer from the disease.

One preclinical study is cited in the scientific literature investigating the role of cannabinoids on sleep-related apnea. Writing in the June 2002 issue of the journal of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, researchers at the University of Illinois (at Chicago) Department of Medicine reported “potent suppression” of sleep-related apnea in rats administered either exogenous or endogenous cannabinoids.[1] Investigators reported that doses of delta-9-THC and the endocannabinoid oleamide each stabilized respiration during sleep, and blocked serotonin-induced exacerbation of sleep apnea in a statistically significant manner. No follow up investigations have taken place assessing the use of cannabinoids to treat this indication. However, several recent preclinical and clinical trials have reported on the use of THC, natural cannabis extracts, and endocannabinoids to induce sleep[2,3] and/or improve sleep quality.[4]

REFERENCES

[1] Carley et al. 2002. Functional role for cannabinoids in respiratory stability during sleep. Sleep 25: 399-400.

[2] Murillo-Rodriguez et al. 2003. Anandamide enhances extracellular levels of adenosine and induces sleep: an in vivo microdialysis study. Sleep 26: 943-947.

[3] Nicholson et al. 2004. Effect of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol on nocturnal sleep and early-morning behavior in young adults. Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 24: 305-313.

[4] Christine Perras. 2005. Sativex for the management of multiple sclerosis symptoms. Issues in Emerging Health Technologies 72: 1-4

[Cheery Cherry]

Yeah...right before my mom passed away with cancer, she lost her appetite because of some medication or chemo or radiation (not sure) but the doc gave her weed so that she can eat because she was losing a lot of weight rapidly.

[budsmoker only]

i finished my paper, thank you all for your help.. i appreciate a lot.. and cheery i am very sorry to hear about your mother.. on a lighter note, lets keep this thread going and just see what other people think about it or somethin..

[yoda]

i finished my paper, thank you all for your help.. i appreciate a lot.. and cheery i am very sorry to hear about your mother.. on a lighter note, lets keep this thread going and just see what other people think about it or somethin..

im currently writing an argument paper, and of course i picked legalization of marijuana. the sleep apnea link, i already got. im arguing the gateway theory, ineffectiveness of DARE, drug overdoses, medicinal uses/benefits, personal use. im even talking about my experiences with other drugs, comparing the effects to marijuana.

[Cheery Cherry]

cheery i am very sorry to hear about your mother..

Thank you sweetie.

Good luck with your paper.

[Oneironaut]

Don't forget the most important reason why weed should be legalized:

Getting stoned makes people happy, and happiness is the whole point of living!

:bonghit: *takes a huge bong rip* :bonghit:

[yoda]

Don't forget the most important reason why weed should be legalized:

Getting stoned makes people happy, and happiness is the whole point of living!

:bonghit: *takes a huge bong rip* :bonghit:

lol, have that covered too

[twist n shout]

I have to agree with oneironaut.If everyone in the world used weed,there would be no war,anywhere. :dance: :clap: :giggity: :yippee: :joint1: :thumbsup:

[dutch.lover]

hey budsmoker, i wrote a research paper on marijuana for MY english class recently so I have 2 studies saved on my computer, one on alzheimers and the other on depression- along with other useful links about marijuana's 'pros'. if you want, you can message me and i can email you the studies and whatnot.