Marijuana commonly known as “Chamba” is one of the drugs considered illegal and whose use is prohibited in the country, due to its side effects which include a wide range of health effects on the body and brain.
The drug – also known as weed, pot, dope, or grass by different people – is derived from the cannabis plant.
However, a growing number of doctors prescribe it for specific medical conditions and symptoms in some countries.
And in the recent past, there has been a debate in Malawi about its legalization for medical purposes among other uses.
Amidst these discussions, emerging research findings indicate that the potential adverse effects of the drug far outweigh any perceived benefit it may have for medical conditions.
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network, marijuana contributes to the development of harmful disorders among patients using them whilst failing to offer them relief from symptoms of their ailments.
The study was conducted in different states in the US where marijuana is legalized for medical purposes.
In such areas, patients are usually required to obtain a medical marijuana card, which allows them to use the drug for treating or managing various ailments that they suffer from.
Based on the study, the card could be doing them more harm than good. Indeed, the results of the research, which involved about 186 participants showed that the immediate acquisition of a medical marijuana…
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Marijuana commonly known as “Chamba” is one of the drugs considered illegal and whose use is prohibited in the country, due to its side effects which include a wide range of health effects on the body and brain.
The drug – also known as weed, pot, dope, or grass by different people – is derived from the cannabis plant.
However, a growing number of doctors prescribe it for specific medical conditions and symptoms in some countries.
And in the recent past, there has been a debate in Malawi about its legalization for medical purposes among other uses.
Amidst these discussions, emerging research findings indicate that the potential adverse effects of the drug far outweigh any perceived benefit it may have for medical conditions.
According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network, marijuana contributes to the development of harmful disorders among patients using them whilst failing to offer them relief from symptoms of their ailments.
The study was conducted in different states in the US where marijuana is legalized for medical purposes.
In such areas, patients are usually required to obtain a medical marijuana card, which allows them to use the drug for treating or managing various ailments that they suffer from.
Based on the study, the card could be doing them more harm than good. Indeed, the results of the research, which involved about 186 participants showed that the immediate acquisition of a medical marijuana…
