Sunday, March 9, 2014

Why Kush Remains To Be A Controversial Issue

By Jaclyn Hurley


Cannabis is and always has been a subject of considerable controversy. Millions of people feel that it is a medicinal herb that is neither dangerous nor addictive. Many studies have been done but there is no clear consensus regarding the value of the plant. In some places of the world Cannabis or Kush, as it is also known, is legal but in many other parts of the world it is illegal to grow, use or sell it.

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.

There can be little doubt that Marijuana is highly effective in relieving pain. Terminally ill patients experiencing chronic pain often use it for relief, but many other patients also use it for the same purpose. In addition, multiple sclerosis patients are given Cannabis to treat the problem of spasticity. Ten different countries have approved Cannabis for use in these circumstances.

Cannabis is not only used for medicinal purposes. Evidence has been found that it has been used in religious ceremonies as far as 2700 years ago. The Jushi culture used it as an aid to divination. There is also ample evidence that it has been used extensively as part of religious ceremonies in the east. Nowadays, the Rastafarian movement claims that Cannabis is an essential part of their religion.

There are many different ways in which to use Marijuana. Most people smoke it in one form or another, using a pipe, a bong or a homemade cigarette. Some people even fashion pipes from fruits such as apples, claiming that it purifies the smoke and provide a pleasant aroma. Many people use a special device to vaporize the plant and to then inhale the resultant fumes.

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.

People have strong opinions regarding Cannabis, either in favor or against. Critics say that it is a dangerous drug that can cause addiction and that will alter the personalities of regular users. Those in favor say that it is a natural herb that is not dangerous but that it actually offer many benefits.




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