1. Legalizing Medical Marijuana Throughout The United States
Kimberly Kelly

2. Who would it benefit? Those who battle: Multiple sclerosis
Involuntary movements
Neuropathic Pain
Epilepsy
Cancer
HIV/AIDS
Glaucoma

3. How would it benefit?
Cannabinoids found in a cannabis plant attach to receptors in the brain
Cannabinoids try to seek others in the brain like itself, which is a compound
THC, also found in cannabis plant, is picked up by “receptors” which then causes it’s effects to start working
CBD, active in marijuana, has a “calming effect” and helps with muscle spasms and seizures while not giving users a psychoactive “high”

4. How can it be acquired?
First, visit a licensed doctor and receive a recommendation
Apply within your state for a Medicinal Marijuana Card
Visit a dispensary, which is a specially designated store where medical marijuana is sold
Visit a nursery in participating states to learn more about what is a good option for you

5. What are the problems? Abuse by teens and high school students
Unwanted and unpleasant side effects
Smoking
Crime
In rare cases, death*

6. What are the solutions?
Educating not only the youth, but adults as well
Legalizing for medicinal use first
Creating more safe places for users to join together and use
Recommending the use of oils instead of smoking the substance

7. How everyone can help
If everyone has the correct knowledge, then we can quickly create a system that works for those in need

8. Sources
”How Medical Marijuana Works. United Patients Group, n.d. Web. 19 Apr
""Charlotte's Web" Marijuana Supposed Cure for Kids' Seizures but Doctors Skeptical." CBS. CBS, 18 Feb Web. 19 Apr
Anderson, D. Mark, Benjamin Hansen, and Daniel Rees. "Medical Marijuana Laws and Teen Marijuana Use." (2014): Web. 4 Apr
Caulkins, Jonathan P., Angela Hawken, Beau Kilmer, and Mark Kleiman. “What is Marijuana and What Would It Mean to Legalize It?” Marijuana Legalization: What Everyone Needs to Know. New York: Oxford UP, Print.