Informative Speech on Benefits of Marijuana

Introduction

• I. Have you ever driven down a gravel road?
  • a. You can see it, but you might not even know what it is.
  • b. There are a lot of different kinds along the road so don’t get them confused.
• II. The truth is that most assume It’s bad, but I strongly disagree as It’s a plant!
• III. I’ve learned some beneficial information about this plant and its effects.
• IV. Today I’m going to inform you on why I think marijuana should be legal at a national level but also some rules that should be in place while using it.
• (Transition: Let's start with the rules that should be in place while using marijuana.)

Body

• I. While under the influence of marijuana, there should be some ground laws just like under the influence of alcohol.
  • A. While the legal age to drink alcohol is 21 in Missouri and most other states, I believe marijuana should have the same age limit on it as well.
    • 1. Anyone under the influence wouldn’t be able to operate a motor vehicle just like alcohol.
    • 2. No one gets to drink at work, right? The same goes for the use of marijuana.
    • 3. I also don’t think it's appropriate to be under the influence of marijuana all day every day. It's more of a take here when need type of thing. I know others will probably use it for other reasons, and that’s okay if they follow the rules along with it.
  • B. It also wouldn’t be appropriate to be under the influence of marijuana while having children in your care.
    • 1. If you were to have to be under the influence while a child or children are in your care such a person would need to make sure a responsible adult is around to take care of them.
    • 2. It's my understanding that a lot of people take or would take to help with sleeping, again that would be fine just to make sure another adult is around in case of an emergency.
  • C. Marijuana is nothing to be left out to wear a young child or young adult could reach, the owner would need to take responsibility in making sure whatever form they may have is put up and away at all times.
    • 1. I also believe this is something that should only be done at your own home and isn’t something that needs to be packed around everywhere you go.
    • 2. Unless you're going out of town for some reason and wouldn’t be back home for a few days or so and would need it for medical reasons.
  • (Transition: Now ill move forward on some beneficial information and why lots of people around the world would benefit from the use of marijuana.)
• II. This will be a topic where some agree and some disagree and that’s okay, I just wanted to state why I do agree with this topic.
  • A. As stated in “What are the health benefits and risks of cannabis.” According to the national institutes of Health, people have used marijuana, or cannabis to treat their ailments for at least the last 3,000 years. However, the Food and Drug Administration has not deemed marijuana safe or effective in the treatment of any medical condition, although cannabidiol, a substance that is in marijuana, received approval in June 2018 as a treatment for some types of epilepsy.
    • 1. As stated in “What are the health benefits and risks of cannabis.” Over the years, research has yielded results to suggest that marijuana may be of benefit in the treatment of some conditions.
      • a. As stated in “What are the health benefits and risks of cannabis.” These are some of the conditions chronic pain, alcoholism and drug addiction, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety, cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, mental health problems, testicular cancer, and respiratory disease.
      • b. As stated in “What are the health benefits and risks of cannabis.” There is evidence that demonstrates both the harms and health benefits of marijuana. Yet despite the emergence over the past couple of years of very comprehensive, up-to-date reviews of the scientific studies evaluating the benefits and harms of the drug, it's clear that more research is needed to fully determine the public health implications of rising marijuana use.
  • B. From “Medical Marijuana: Know the Facts.” Medical marijuana has been approved in 28 states and the District of Columbia, but researchers are still trying to connect the dots as to how, and if, it works.
  • C. Stated from “Medical Marijuana: Know the Facts.” Marijuana is derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. It contains more than 100 chemical compounds, called cannabinoids. When ingested or inhaled, these compounds bind to specific receptors in brain and nerve cells, which slows pain impulses and eases discomfort. The two most prevalent compounds are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — which is what gives people a 'high'.
  • D. Coming from “Marijuana as Medicine.” THC can increase appetite and reduce nausea. THC may also decrease pain, inflammation (swelling and redness), and muscle control problems.
  • E. States from “Marijuana as Medicine.” Unlike THC, CBD is a cannabinoid that doesn't make people 'high.' These drugs aren't popular for recreational use because they aren't intoxicating. It may be useful in reducing pain and inflammation, controlling epileptic seizures, and possibly even treating mental illness and addictions. The FDA approved a CBD-based liquid medication called Epidiolex.

Conclusion

• I. While it's not 100 percent proven to be safe, there is a study showing it can help, I truly believe once the proper testing is done it will be approved nationwide and be completely legal.
• II. I know this topic isn’t for everyone and most people will completely disagree with me and that’s okay because we are all untiled to our own options, but I hope this helps someone look more clearly on the topic.
• III. If you happen to suffer from anything from the list above, please check with your doctor and see if this way is a fit for you or someone you love.

Bibliography

1. Harvard Health Publishing. “Medical Marijuana: Know the Facts.” Harvard Health, www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/medical-marijuana-know-the-facts.
2. National Institute on Drug Abuse. “Marijuana as Medicine.” NIDA, www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana-medicine.
3. “What Are the Health Benefits and Risks of Cannabis?” Google, Google, www.google.com/amp/s/www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/amp/320984.