Position Paper (English For Academic and Professional Purposes)

POSITION PAPER
“LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA FOR MEDICAL USE IN THE PHILIPPINES”
Marijuana, also known as cannabis saliva, is a formulation of the cannabis plant

intended for use as a hallucinogenic substance and as treatment. Due to widespread
cultivation, movements to legalize marijuana as a medication in the Philippines have
grown exponentially. Marijuana has been utilized for medical purposes since 2700 BC,
where ancient Greeks and Egyptians used weed to treat ailments. Marijuana is a dried
leaf and aqueous extract of the pistil hemp plant that produces tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC) and is smoke in nicotine for its potent effect. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the
chemical responsible for most of marijuana’s psychological effects. THC can induce
hallucinations, change thinking and cause delusions.
Despite the attempts, the Philippine government has not yet opted to legalize
marijuana, even though it has both positive and adverse effects on our society. I
presume this is because they are more concerned with the negative results.
Nonetheless, we cannot just ignore its enormous outturn on the medical field simply
because we are frightened of substance addiction. It can be beneficial to humanity in a
diverse setting because it preserves human lives and works as alternative medicine.
Generally, the advantages of legalizing medical marijuana are substantial. Therefore,
governments that have not yet allowed marijuana for medicinal purposes should open
their borders to authorize medical practitioners to use it for the good of the patients.
Notwithstanding, marijuana use can contribute to the emergence of a substance

use disorder, a psychiatric condition in which a person is reluctant to avoid consuming
marijuana despite the fact that it is causing them health and social problems. Severe
substance use disorders are also known as addiction. Research suggests that between
9% and 30% of those who use marijuana may develop some degree of marijuana use
disorder (Hasin, 2015). People who begin using marijuana before age 18 are 4 to 7
times more likely than adults to develop a marijuana use disorder (Winters and Lee,
2008).
Furthermore, in terms of the negative consequences of legalizing marijuana, I
conclude that it will encourage people's attention to be diverted to marijuana use rather
than learning, working, or doing something more productive. The general public will alter
its focus with the use of the drug instead of working for the development of the country.
Educational structures, as well as the country's usual procedures and markets, may be
disrupted. Instead of being a nation of intelligent, hardworking, and positive-minded
fellows, the Filipinos might become a drug-addicted community.
Even though marijuana has deleterious repercussions to the behavior, health,

and safety of individuals who take these, just like any ordinary drug (both legal and
illegal), it can still be essential for sustainable development in several instances since it
fulfills as being a medicinal property and agrarian resurgence. There have been many
medical uses of marijuana discovered and rediscovered. It has been proven that it’s
been effective in lessening the pain from serious illnesses, like cancer and AIDS. It
helps people suffering from glaucoma, wasting syndrome, depression, migraines,
muscle spasms, rheumatism, asthma, and multiple sclerosis. A study was conducted to
determine whether smoking marijuana can be linked to lung cancer, and it was false.
People who smoke marijuana are less likely to get cancer than people who smoke
cigarettes. Therefore, those who smoke both cigarettes and marijuana are less likely to
get cancer than those who smoke only nicotine.
I strongly support the legalization of the use of marijuana as alternative medicine.

The government should weigh the pros and cons of legalizing it. Perhaps the
government will prosper as well. Given the challenge of regulating the expansion of
cannabis farms, this could be an incentive for farm owners to profit from the legalization.
They may become a lawful and legitimate supplier of such to pharmaceutical firms and
subsequently expect to be paid business tax which will go to the government. Since this
is a new sector, it will contribute to the creation of more jobs.
In addition, legalizing marijuana could be a great asset for the economy and
entity state legislatures. Based on employment forecasts from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, that would be more job opportunities than the manufacturing, service, or even
government sectors would have generated. Since consumption is such a big part of the
Philippine economy, more employment could mean more consumable wages for
people. Overall, to overcome the fear of drug abuse, the government should lay down
rules and regulations pertaining to the use of such. One method of preventing people
from abusing this drug is to enforce the rule strictly. The government can implement
rules like anyone can only possess this medicine upon prescription or it can only be
administered in the hospitals by professionals and the like.

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POSITION PAPER

“LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA FOR MEDICAL USE IN THE PHILIPPINES”

Marijuana, also known as cannabis saliva, is a formulation of the cannabis plant

Notwithstanding, marijuana use can contribute to the emergence of a substance

Even though marijuana has deleterious repercussions to the behavior, health,

I strongly support the legalization of the use of marijuana as alternative medicine.

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