Picture of Marijuana
Although the authorities tend to picture marijuana from a negative perspective. Marijauna advocates tend to picture marijuana in light of the its medicianl properties and the positive effects marijuana has had on so many who are suffering from various ailments. In recent years, the broader picture of marijuana towards beneficial uses holds much more promise for its future. |
More individuals, both lay persons and professionals are coming forward as advocates for its medicinal use. Reputable organizations, research teams, scientists and medical professionals are painting an improved picture of marijuana that today's governing bodies just simply can't ignore.
The argument of utilizing marijuana as a herbal remedy and naturopathic solution for sufferers of various serious and often chronic illnesses has overshadowed the previously dominant picture of marijuana as a drug primarily used for recreational highs.
Recent organizations who picture marijuana with medicinal properties that should be supported and advocate legal access to marijuana include…
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AIDS Action Council American |
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Academy of Family Physicians |
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American Bar Association |
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American Public Health Association |
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California Medical Association |
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California Legislative Council for Older Americans |
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California Pharmacists Association |
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California Society of Addiction |
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Medicine Consumer Reports magazine |
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Lymphoma Foundation of America |
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Multiple Sclerosis |
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California Action Network |
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National Association of People With AIDS |
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New England Journal of Medicine |
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Plus state Nurses Associations like California, New York and Virginia |
The public's picture of marijuana has been greatly influenced as evidenced by ballot initiatives that have received a majority of votes in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington state.
The picture of marijuana is now a changing and improved landscape that holds much promise with growing public as well as professional support.