Medical marijuana in Colorado has been given a bad reputation. Skeptics and opponents of Colorado cannabis constantly argue the "evils" of drugs and claim medical marijuana is just a means to open the Pandora's box of drug addiction and social degradation. Lost in the controversy is the true benefit of the plant. Stripping away the social mores and negative propaganda reveals the true nature of cannabis: it is a natural herb with endless beneficial potential. Cannabis requires no refinement to tap its active ingredient. Furthermore, the hemp form of the product can be used to make everything from clothing to building materials. Why does a product with so many positives receive such a bad rap? Sure, the active ingredient of THC can be used for recreational intoxication, but does that really make it harmful? That very same ingredient can be used for pain relief and mental health. Other socially accepted drugs are far more harmful and have little if any alternate usage. Studies have shown tobacco and alcohol are excessively addictive, let alone physically and mentally harmful, yet both can be purchased at the local grocery store. Pharmaceutical drugs, such as percocet, are the most chemically refined and physically addictive drugs on the planet, yet they are considered scientific achievement. Meanwhile, marijuana and hemp can be used for a plethora of medicinal and practical purpose, yet society fears it because of tradition. Intoxicational properties are fractional when it comes to the list of potential benefits. Perhaps Colorado medical marijuana is a means to expose the positives of the product. Medicinal benefit is still a small fraction of the untapped resource of cannabis. Hopefully, society will begin to see cannabis is far from evil; it is really a friendly and helpful natural resource that could be used for everything from medicine to alternate fuel. Perhaps it is time to accept medical marijuana in Colorado for its benefits rather than refute it due to fear.
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