Lawmakers haven’t budged on legalizing marijuana on the federal level. Marijuana consumers continue to push the issue to the forefront in 2017, citing the medical and monetary benefits of legalizing the plant. Noteworthy, recreational and medical marijuana have been deemed legal on the state level in a slew of states.
In Pennsylvania, there’s a medical marijuana program, but possession of 30 grams or less, just over an ounce, is a misdemeanor if caught pertaining to recreational usage. Additionally, violators are subject to 30 days of incarceration, and a max fine of $500. But, it’s time to add another benefit of medical marijuana to the list.
According to UPROXX, medical marijuana kills cancer tumors. Dr. Wai Liu, of London University, and his team studied a new application for the cannabinoids, including THC and CBD, found in cannabis, boosting the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs.
Essentially, the cannabinoids relieves pain for cancer patients after chemotherapy, and possesses the power to increase the strength of the cannabinoids to kill cancer cells if taken right after chemotherapy. You can read more here.
So, this latest discovery is good news for medical marijuana, but we can’t forget about recreational marijuana. According to Civilized, the two differences between medical and recreational marijuana are taxes, and growing conditions.
Okay, the latter is important, because no one should consume laced marijuana. But, if recreational marijuana is legal, it’s hard to believe growing conditions wouldn’t be regulated. Additionally, according to Wikileaf, the difference between medical and recreational marijuana are the THC and CBD levels which goes hand and hand with growing conditions.
However, there are other concerns pertaining to legalizing the usage of recreational marijuana. Using Vermont as an example, let’s see a concern the state’s Governor has, causing him to veto a marijuana legalization bill last month.
According to Seven Days, Vermont Governor Phil Scott said marijuana legalization is not a priority due to concerns of lack of roadside tests to detect driver impairment. Interesting, but I’m not sold on the notion that a marijuana consumer has said to himself “Hey, I want to go on a drive” after consuming said marijuana.
Additionally, it’s arguable that marijuana makes its consumers more alert. No matter what side you’re on, since the difference between medical and recreational marijuana is minuscule legalization should be heavily considered. Honestly, there’s a lot of money to be made in the industry. Sales were just under $7 million billion in 2016, according to arcview.
Let us know what side you’re on below!
