SPEAKER: Medical marijuana
is legal in over 30 states
and Washington DC.
Here's the truth about it.
Can it really be used
as medicine?
Yes.
Some doctors prescribe it
to treat problems like nausea
during
chemotherapy, tight or spastic
muscles from multiple sclerosis,
and certain rare seizure
disorders.
Can it make you feel high?
It depends.
Marijuana has more than 100
active chemicals.
Some cannabis contains mainly
THC, the chemical that alters
your senses.
Others contain mainly CBD,
a chemical that doesn't get you
high.
Can medical marijuana make you
paranoid?
Yes.
That's one possible side effect
of THC.
Others include dizziness,
confusion, and dry mouth.
If you take CBD, it can make you
nauseous, tired, or irritable.
Can smoking marijuana damage
your lungs?
Yes.
Over time, it could lead
to problems
like an ongoing cough
or bronchitis.
More research is needed to see
if it raises your odds for lung
cancer.
But some large studies haven't
found any link.
Marijuana comes in forms you
don't have to smoke including
food products, pills, oils,
and nasal sprays.
The types you can take
depend on your condition.
So talk to your doctor.
