In the first citation or source is about a study in Canada about how smoking marijuana may increase health risks in patients to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is often caused by smoking, and has a some irregularities such as bronchitus and emphysema. Bronchitus is the infection to the bronchial tubes and is mostly caused by cigarette smoke, and emphysema is a disease in the lungs that is characterized by the air gaps or spaces in the lungs. These two disorders are just some of the added side effects to COPD when smoking marijuana or cigarettes, and they are one of the leading causes of death in Canada. The second source is about the study of medical marijuana, and that it can help with pain during chemotherapy for cancer patients. There are synthetic versions of the chemical compund THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) that is found medical marjiuana, or mainly marijuana in general, available for medical prescription use for patients. Although some patients who take the medications still get high sometimes but they are allowed to reduce or custoize the dosage, so they wont get high.
Marijuana may increase smokers' risks, study says
Carly Weeks. "Marijuana may increase smokers' risks, study says. " The Globe and Mail 14 Apr. 2009,SIRS Researcher Online, ProQuest. Web. 6 Feb. 2012.
Medical marijuana shows promise for pain; But scientists and doctors are divided on the medical value of smoking medication
Sharon Kirkey. "Medical marijuana shows promise for pain; But scientists and doctors are divided on the medical value of smoking medication. " The Vancouver Sun 12 Dec. 2011, ProQuest Newsstand, ProQuest. Web. 7 Feb. 2012.
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