Although it is illegal on the federal level, Medical Marijuana was legalized in Pennsylvania in 2016 for a small number of conditions, such as Autism, HIV, and Parkinson’s Disease. The Pennsylvania Government approves new conditions as they see fit. Their most recent approved condition is Anxiety.
What is Medical Marijuana? Medical Marijuana is a legal use of the drug marijuana. It is of much higher quality than the marijuana people buy off of the streets. To be certified to use Medical Marijuana, you must register with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, get a recommendation from an approved doctor, pay fees, and wait for the license to be sent in the mail. Why Use Medical Marijuana? Using medical marijuana reduces the number of symptoms you feel from any medical condition. All we know now is that it does not treat your conditions. Medical Marijuana only helps manage your symptoms. When I asked a friend why she used medical marijuana and how she became interested in the drug, she said, “I heard it could treat anxiety, which I have been struggling with for around 9 years. Medications did not work well for me, so I decided to go with a more natural approach” (Potts). Medical marijuana is a natural approach to managing your symptoms, rather than taking medications that give you unwanted side effects. The Economy Medical marijuana is helping the economy. When the PA Medical Marijuana program first started, Pennsylvania made millions. Dispensaries and patients are required to pay special fees to register with the program. PA made nearly $8 million from marijuana permit applicants in the first year. Growers are required to pay a 5% tax on the products they sell to dispensaries. Keeping the program will increase the number of licensing sales, increasing PA’s revenue from the program. Money from the program is used to help pay for schools and other necessities. Conclusion Medical marijuana is a beneficial medication that can be used to treat symptoms of a number of conditions for those looking for a natural way to treat themselves. Not only is it beneficial for medicine, but it is beneficial to the economy by bringing in millions of dollars every year. Siskron-Leonard, Kyle, and Cassady Potts. “Medical Marijuana.” 28 Apr. 2020. https://mediad.publicbroadcasting.net/p/shared/npr/styles/x_large/nprshared/201908/749014411.jpg
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