Benefits of Legal Cannabis

Legal Benefits

There are benefits to having cannabis legal that don't relate to medicinal purposes. Here are just a few:

• More Personal Freedom: People should be able to do what they want as long as they don't hurt anyone else.
• Police will no longer need to waste time on cannabis prosecution and can use their time to go after more serious crimes.
• Prohibition wastes public money, as money is spent on enforcement and keeping people in jails and prisons.
• Minorities are more likely to be arrested for cannabis possession, despite similar rates of use between all races.
• The black market is dangerous, as drug dealers don't have a legal system to protect their supply, so violence is used instead.
• Some drug dealers like to push more harmful substances on their customers as they buy cannabis. Legal cannabis eliminates that possibility.
• Regulation allows for safer product, decreasing the risk of bad batches that may actually harm people.
• Illicit cannabis growers may use banned pesticides, divert waterways, and leave hazardous waste in improper locations.
• Governments may impose taxes on cannabis and the revenue can go towards funding education, infrastructure, etc.

Medicinal Benefits

It has been shown by many scientists, doctors, and patients that cannabis has a lot of medicinal value. Here is a list of some conditions that medicinal cannabis can help treat:

• Pain
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Lack of Appetite
• Lack of Sleep
• Cancer
• HIV/AIDS
• Seizures and Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• Extreme Weight Loss and Weakness (Wasting Syndrome)
• Severe Muscle Spasms
• Multiple Sclerosis

Please be aware that certain states may have different conditions and qualifiers for obtaining a medical card. Please refer to your local state health guidances for what qualifies in your state.

Side Effects

It would be pretty irresponsible of us to not mention any side effects or downsides of using cannabis. While it is a plant that should not be illegal and should be regulated for public use, it is not for everybody. Here are some side effects that people should keep in mind as they decide on if they want to start using cannabis:

• Fast or Irregular Heartbeat
• Dizziness
• Slow Reaction Times
• Drowsiness
• Short-term Memory Loss
• Trouble Concentrating
• Confusion
• Decreased or Increased Anxiety
• A Strong Feeling of Happiness or Well-Being

Who Should Not Be Using Cannabis?

• People With Heart Disease
• Pregnant Women
• People With A History of Psychosis
• People Operating Vehicles or Heavy Machinery

It should be noted that almost nobody has ever died from a cannabis overdose or overuse, while many people have died from alcohol and tobacco use. That said, it is recommended that first time users consume the product with an experienced user, or get advice from a medical professional. We Can-nabis is not liable for any freakouts or negative side effects any readers of this website may get.