Healthcare Presentation
Transcript: The Benefits of Medical Marijuana The DEA has an annual budget of $3 Billion, most of which is used to combat cannabis. the US spends almost $600 billion a year on housing 2.5 million inmates, 12% of whom are in for cannabis crimes. DOJ estimates that America spends $1 Billion annually fighting marijuana related crimes. in 2005, the FBI arrested 786,500 people for cannabis crimes, more than doublet the total arrests made in all of 1992 Anorexia and Cachexia Movement Disorders (Tourettes, Parkinsons, Etc.) Nausea Glaucoma Epilepsy Asthma Inflammation Diabetes Osteoporosis Hypertension Many others... By Sam Grunow Laws and Legislation Enforcement Yes! Scientific studies have time and again proven the non-addictive traits of cannabis. Non-carcinogenic (does not cause cancer.) Does not cause emphysema (unlike tobacco) Potential Profit Medical Applications Is it safe? Considered a controlled substance in most states (with few exceptions) Some western states have introduced legislation that legalizes the drug Still recognized as a controlled substance by the Federal Government Allowed to medical card holders as prescribed by doctors for specific conditions Cannabis has become a cash crop on the black market, if the government were able to fully harness the taxability, they could use the funds for universal healthcare. San Jose, California was able to generate almost $300,000 in one month after adding the 7% tax on medical cannabis. Annually, the city was able to raise $3.5 million dollars from the tax. There is a certain stigma in America regarding the legalization, consumption, and ethics behind the use of cannabis. Hopefully the following presentation can debunk some of the myths surrounding this herb.