Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

It is so interesting how a once taboo thing is now one of the most en vogue things to do. Weed is now one of the most popular topics of conversation, buzzing throughout entertainment, business, and health conversations heard throughout our country right now, while in some parts of our country, people are still getting charged with serious criminal charges for possessing it. The history of marijuana use goes back for thousands of years tracing back to Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean islands. The marijuana plant produces THC, which is a part of the compound that causes the hallucinogenic or intoxicating effects. Another element, CBD produces anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety effects. Marijuana is given to treat almost every physical and mental health ailment under the sun from depression to joint pain to autism to cancer. Smoking it isn’t the only way to consume it for health relief. There are oils and balms that have been created to rub onto ailing body parts, capsules, and edible foods that have been infused with cannabis. Different cannabis strains have been created to provide different I heard a recent interview online that featured a conversation with an African-American woman who is now in the cannabis industry that changed my perspective. Sue Taylor is over 60 years of age, and was once against marijuana use, but was introduced to it by her son, who studied cannabis growth and business in Oakland where they live. Taylor now owns a cannabis dispensary and wellness center (icannberkeley.com) that uses marijuana and holistic healing to treat medical issues. Legalizing marijuana has and will have effects on our government, and will definitely affect the illegal drug industry, including companies and individuals who silently distribute across the world, who stand to lose billions of dollars. Lots has changed my perspective about marijuana use. I believe people should consider all forms of medicine and healing aides when faced with mental or physical health issues. To date, 18 states (and the District of Columbia) have legalized marijuana for recreational use, and 18 states have legalized marijuana use for medicinal purposes.