LEGALIZATION OF MEDICAL CANNABIS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Thesis Statement:

Despite the fact that too much consumption of marijuana may lead to addiction, reduction to one's intellectual level, and dullness in ambition, Medical marijuana should be legalized in the Philippines for it has many benefits, it is scientifically proven to alleviate stress, it is helpful in treating symptoms and it doesn’t weaken the immune system.

MARIJUANA
🔘 Cannabis Sativa L.
🔘 The most commonly used illicit drug
🔘 79% of all illegal drug users use this drug
🔘 was used as early as 6000 BC
🔘 Studies shown several health benefits attributed
to this drug
🔘 Scientist have found chemicals in marijuana that
can treat a variety of health complication

THE JOINT

THE BONG

Recreational Marijuana

Medicinal Marijuana

1 OUNCE = 28.35 GRAMS

HOUSE BILL 4477

PRO ARGUMENT

• Scientifically proven to alleviate stress
• Helpful in treating symptoms and complications
• It doesnt weaken the immune system

Concession
Like all good things, there will always be a negative side. One big downside of marijuana is that the user might rely on it too much. I am very much aware of the negative side of my stand. Society's big fear is that users might abuse the drug and might cause harmful effects to the economy and harm the youth.

CON ARGUMENTS

• Too much consumption of marijuana may lead to addiction
• Reduction in one's intellectual level
• Dullness in ambition

Conclusion

Marijuana is a very typical drug but very great for medicinal purposes. We should always control ourselves upon in taking this drug because the problem is not from the drug, but from the user himself.

So What

We are not perfect human beings.