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MEDICAL Another thing to consider is the fact that those "make people happy" alkaloids also happen to be of significant therapeutic value for a great number of people. Did you know that the use of cannabis relieves intra-ocular pressure, thereby being useful for those suffering from glaucoma? Did you know that use of cannabis has been shown to be of significant value in reducing the extreme nausea resulting from chemotherapy, greatly assisting those who suffer from cancer and AIDS in their fight for life? Everyone is familiar with the "munchies" associated with cannabis use, but that effect coupled with the nausea relief, by inducing appetite and reducing nauseousness so that they can keep some food down, has been of great import in alleviating what has come to be known as "AIDS wasting- syndrome," though the name of this ailment is somewhat of a misnomer since cancer patients frequently also suffer from these same symptoms, also finding relief in the use of hemp. The medical use of cannabis is not limited to these areas only, however, it has been found to relieve the pain and alleviate the spasms associated with several forms of multiple sclerosis, post-polio syndrome, epilepsy, and certain types of spinal and cranial injuries. Certain of the alkaloids also act as a bronchial-dilator, thereby helping those suffering from asthma. You know those "red eyes" most people get when they smoke hemp, that is a sign of vascular dilation which indicates that cannabis might also be of use in the relief of migraine headaches, a use for which there is growing anecdotal evidence. All of this points to the fact that there is significant medical promise in the hemp plant. More research is required, but the current state of prohibition makes such research extremely difficult, if not impossible, to conduct.
Approximate Word count = 1145
Approximate Pages = 4.6
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