Question: Is Marijuana Sometimes Used as a Medicine?
Answer: There has been much talk about the possible medical use of marijuana. Under U.S. law since 1970, marijuana has been a Schedule I controlled substance. This means that the drug, at least in its smoked form, has no commonly accepted medical use.
THC, the active chemical in marijuana, is manufactured into a pill available by prescription that can be used to treat the nausea and vomiting that occur with certain cancer treatments and to help AIDS patients eat more to keep up their weight.
According to scientists, more research needs to be done on marijuana's side effects and potential benefits before it is used medically with any regularity.
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THC, the active chemical in marijuana, is manufactured into a pill available by prescription that can be used to treat the nausea and vomiting that occur with certain cancer treatments and to help AIDS patients eat more to keep up their weight.
According to scientists, more research needs to be done on marijuana's side effects and potential benefits before it is used medically with any regularity.
Back to: Marijuana FAQ for Kids
