jeudi 27 mars 2014

Why Kush Remains To Be A Controversial Issue

By Jaclyn Hurley


When talk turns to the subject of Cannabis there seems to be as many opinions as speakers. Many people say that it is a harmless herb that is not addictive or harmful. In fact, many people are convinced that it is medicinal and that regular use can help relieve or even cure a host of illnesses. Others disagree strongly. In many countries it is illegal to deal in or even use Cannabis, or Kush as some call it. However, there are countries where it is legal and where it is sold in public places.

Cannabis is indigenous to South and Central Asia. This flowering plant has been used for many different purposes for a very long time. Some plants are specially cultivated to produce a lot of fiber, and are used for the production of hemp, a strong fiber. The plant is also used for medicinal purposes, but, of course, it is its use as a recreational drug that causes the most controversy.

Marijuana has long been used to help patients undergoing chemotherapy to combat the nausea and vomiting that is common with such treatment. Many patients prefer using the Cannabis because many other medicines used for the same purpose causes nasty side effects such as hallucinations and dizziness. One side effect of Marijuana is the fact that it stimulates the appetite and is therefore used with patients suffering from HIV / AIDS.

Cannabis is also commonly used for relieving chronic pain, including pain resulting from rheumatism. It is also interesting to note that Marijuana has been approved in ten countries for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Patients report fast and significant relief from spasticity. A number of studies have found that the use of Cannabis for these patients will not lead to problems with tolerance or addiction.

Hemp has also been used widely as part of the religious ceremonies of various cultures. The Jushi culture, for example, has been using it at least 2700 years ago. Many graves of this period have been found to contain substantial quantities of Marijuana. In modern times, the Rastafarians adamantly persist that they need Cannabis in order to practice their religion.

Marijuana can be consumed in many different ways, although the most common method seems to be smoking or vaporizing. When smoking it, a variety of implements such as bongs or pipes are employed. Some people prefer to role a cigarette, called a joint and others even smoke it by using homemade pipes made from apples or other fruits. Vaporizing the plant and then simply inhaling the fumes have also proved to be popular.

Smoking is not the only way in which to consume Cannabis. It can also be taken orally and in many parts of the world foodstuffs such as muffins and cookies are prepared with Cannabis as an ingredient. The desired effect will not occur as fast as it does when smoking it, but the results will be longer lasting. Many people also prepare an infusion of Marijuana, drinking it as one would drink tea.

It seems that the use of Cannabis will remain a contentious issue for some time. Detractors are adamant that it is a drug that almost certainly leads to other, more dangerous drugs. Others maintain that it is harmless and that it has many positive uses in society. It seems unlikely that these differences of opinion will be solved any time soon.




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