Marijuana for Medical Use

Legalizing Marijuana for Medical Use Should we have the right to control what substances we put into our bodies? We have been denied the right to use certain substances, despite their possible medical values. The media has bombarded us with images that portray the use of marijuana as strictly a means for teenagers to get high. The truth is, behind these preconceived views, there are substantial medical values. Marijuana is a very versatile drug, and …

…more research could be done to determine if it possesses even more medical benefits than we are aware of. Classifying marijuana as a Schedule II drug would allow patients to use marijuana for medical purposes only, while it would remain illegal for recreational use. Many seriously ill patients could use marijuana to relieve their pain and suffering, and therefore marijuana prohibitions must not, in good conscience, continue to deny them the rights that they deserve.