Abstract
An in-depth look at the history and usage of medical Marijuana. The author looks at marijuana usage in different cultures for different medical conditions.

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"Marijuana is the common name for a drug comprised of the leaves and flowering tops of the Indian hemp plant, cannabis sativa, which can be smoked or eaten for unique feelings. The active ingredient of marijuana, known as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is concentrated in the flowering tops of the Indian hemp plant. In the USA, the legality of marijuana, found to be medically useful by some, has been a controversial topic for decades (Nahas 1)."

Tags:cannabis, marijuana, medical, pot, tetrahydrocannabinol, thc, weed

Abstract
The paper relates that marijuana or Cannabinoid elements consist of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (9-THC). The paper explains that the tricyclic molecule has a five carbon long tail and is hydrophobic. The paper further explains that it crosses the blood brain barrier without a barrier into the brain and binds to various receptors or the cannabinoid receptor, which are CB1, CB1A and CB2 within various regions within the cerebellum, basal ganglia, cerebral cortex, and hippocampus.

Tags:marijuana, effects, memory

Abstract
This paper examines a study concerning the medical use of marijuana. The paper summarizes the advantages and disadvantages for the use of marijuana. In this research, the writer cites some studies carried out worldwide. The writer also suggests more in-depth studies that need to be done regarding the medical use of marijuana.

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"The author looks at the pros and cons of the medical use of marijuana because there still exists much controversy in the medical profession as to whether it should be used to treat patients who are refractory to other medications. Some doctors have had considerable success in using marijuana to treat pain and nausea while others have found it to ... "

Tags:marijuana, D9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

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This paper explains that the study of marijuana and its effects on memory has been characterized by a lack of standardization, which makes it difficult to find any conclusive results. The author states that research has confirmed the generalization that marijuana impedes the brain's ability to encode messages for long term memory storage; however, there were wide differences as to the amount or duration of THC (9-tetrahydrocannabinol) that was necessary to cause permanent damage. The paper relates that both early and later studies did not control for co-morbidity, which is a serious fault because marijuana is often the entrance path to more serious and more lethal compounds, such as alcohol use, cocaine, methamphetamines and other drugs.

Table of Contents:
How Marijuana Acts on the Brain
Marijuana and Memory
Marijuana and Verbal Learning
Marijuana and Visuospatial Recall
Marijuana and Long Term Memory
Marijuana Use and Consistent Long Term Retrieval
Marijuana Use and Delayed Recall
Marijuana Use on Attention and Concentration
Marijuana Use on Information Processing Speed
Marijuana Use on Semantic Retrieval
A History of Marijuana Use and Its Future
Neurotoxicity
Imaging Studies and Marijuana
Other Concerns and Developments
Cognitive Deficits and Daily Functioning
Future Research
Conclusions

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"These studies indicate that regardless of the time spent smoking over one's lifetime, the effects of use stop after the 28th day. Cognitive functions have the ability to heal, but it is not known it they will ever return to their levels before marijuana use began. However, this cannot be completely attributed to marijuana use and there are many variables, such as age that could account for such a decline as well. The most important thing is that improvement can be made if the person remains marijuana free for at least 28 days. This research represents a major breakthrough in understanding ..."

Tags:visuospatial, 9-tetrahydrocannabinol, neurogenesis, learning, confounding

Abstract
This paper argues that marijuana should only be legalized in the form of Marinol pills, which contain THC, one of the main ingredients of marijuana. It cites National Academy of Science studies on the effects of marijuana which dispel some of the myths about its use.

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"The argument over the legalization of marijuana is still raging after many years, even though the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine came out with a report in which it dispelled most of the commonly believed myths about the problems of making the sale of marijuana legal to patients who need it. Marijuana is useful in stemming nausea associated with chemotherapy and AIDS, is an appetite stimulant for AIDS patients who are anorexic, eases glaucoma, decreases muscle spasms in multiple sclerosis, the fertility problems it causes are completely reversible..."

Tags:marijuana, Marinol, THC

Abstract
This paper discusses Mexican marijuana, looking at its sources and general consumption, its use among young adults, medical marijuana, its price, the increase in the THC content of marijuana (potency), the transporting and distributing of marijuana, suppliers to the US and border seizures by DEA. Various statistics are analyzed and the author concludes that Mexican marijuana is an appealing commodity to American consumers due to its low cost, increasing potency, and extensive availability.

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"Mexican marijuana comprises of a major portion of street-level or commercial grade-1 marijuana that is currently available easily in the United States. Marijuana from Mexican sources remains the cheapest priced marijuana in the US. In addition to that, intelligence sources indicate an increase in Mexican traffickers and in their efforts to produce more potent forms of marijuana, including sinsemilla. In addition, the potency of marijuana, or THC content, traditionally regarded as weak, has steadily increased.

Research on the medical uses of marijuana began early in 2002, for the first time in almost two decades. The government has approved new experiments to test whether smoking can help patients who suffer from pain in their limbs as a result of AIDS, or who have multiple sclerosis, or not."

Tags:mexico, DEA, thc, transporting, price

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This paper discusses Tenet Healthcare Corporation, the second largest U.S., publicly held (symbol of THC), for-profit hospital manager company. This paper explains that in the past year, Tenet's business strategy has been strongly impacted by investigations into wrongdoing at Tenet: In November of 2002, Tenet's stock dropped dramatically as two doctors at a Tenet hospital were investigated for performing unnecessary surgery. The author also points out that Tenet has been accused of undue profit taking on drugs sold in California.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Description of the Business
Definition of the Market
Description of the Product
Management Structure
Objectives & Goals
Financial Analysis (Past, Present and Future)
Business Strategy

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"Tenet's mission statement and vision statements both clearly emphasize quality, service, and innovation in technology. The company's short and concise mission statement is as follows: "Tenet will remain at the forefront of health care delivery by: leading our industry in quality and service; becoming the employer of choice; and being a technology leader in our field".
Similarly, the company's vision statement emphasizes innovation and quality. It is as follows: "Tenet will distinguish itself as a leader in redefining health care delivery and will be recognized for the passion of its people and partners in providing quality, innovative care to the patients it serves in each community"."

Tags:growth, management, medical, nursing, stock

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This paper studies the belief that marijuana is superior to other anti-emetic drugs that are available for chemotherapy patients. The paper looks at the qualities, benefits and effects of marijuana. The writer looks at evidence for marijuana's effects on nausea and concludes that there is no experimental evidence to date, that shows it is more effective than the available legal anti-emetic drugs.

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"Medical marijuana has been shown to reduce the nausea associated with chemotherapy for cancer and the nausea associated with AIDS or from the use of AIDS medications. It has also been found beneficial in the treatment of glaucoma to reduce intra ocular pressure in multiple sclerosis to limit muscle pain, to prevent epileptic seizures in some forms of epilepsy and for the relief of chronic debilitating pain in many disorders and injuries. Medicines containing marijuana were legal prior to the Marijuana Tax Act which prohibits ... "

Tags:marijuana, D9-THC, nausea, chemotherapy

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"THC has a range of physiological and psychological effects on the body. Typically, it produces a mild euphoric intoxication, a sense of well-being, alterations in sense of space and time. Quite likely, THC reduces anxiety and relaxes your tension while it intensifies your sense of sound, touch ,or taste, which often stimulates your appetite. It is suspected that THC has something to do with the Lateral Hypothalamus that control the appetite. For this reason, marijuana is employed as an appetite stimulant for patients with serious illnesses such as AIDS or terminal cancer who need to eat in order to survive. In addition, marijuana is also medically beneficial for pain relief, control of nausea and the treatment of asthma and glaucoma."

Tags:drugs, addictive, brain, cannabis, dopamine, fatty, hemp, metabolism, pot, receptor, reward, smoking, system, thc