Week_3_The_Research_Paper_First_Draft__1__reviewed.docx The Research Paper: First Draft Grand Canyon University: BIO-317V Abstract This paper offers an analysis and literature review in support of and the challen
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Week_3_The_Research_Paper_First_Draft__1__reviewed.docx The Research Paper: First Draft Grand Canyon University: BIO-317V Abstract This paper offers an analysis and literature review in support of and the challenges associated with the legalization of cannabis for medical use. Recent peer-reviewed scientific studies progressively support historical and anecdotal evidence of the efficacy of Medical Cannabis (MC) in the treatment of many chronic health issues. The online databases CINAHL, PubMed and Medline were used to search for literature relevant to this topic. Majority of the articles show the effectiveness of MC in the management of wide-ranging medical diagnoses, but for a nuanced review, articles that reflect the challenges with this approach are also highlighted. There is growing research evidence to support the integration of MC into current therapeutic models for the management of various medical conditions, but more research is recommended for more broad-based conclusive evidence. The Research Paper: First Draft Cannabis (marijuana) is derived from the plant Cannabis sativa and classified as a schedule 1 drug and therefore federally prohibited for recreational and therapeutic purposes but in recent times there has been a slew of state legislations that have either legalized it for medical use and/or for recreational use as well. MC has become one of the most important public health issues of our time, because of the controversy evoked by its recreational use and the perceived effect it has on users and the soci. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .
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