Topic > Dana Rohrabacher's Response to Weed Legalization

Logically, the medicinal use of cannabis could be the answer to many patients suffering in the United States. The law prevents doctors from fully exploring the benefits of this miracle plant. Cannabis can be grown in many places. The plant produces a resin called cannabinoids. Cannabinoids have been used in studies to reduce pain, nausea, vomiting, anxiety, and many other side effects of illnesses and diseases. Although these studies are limited, cannabinoids have been shown to help treat the symptoms and side effects of cancer treatment. Studies have especially shown an advantage for children. Cannabis has been used to treat the symptoms of heart disease including HIV, cancer, epilepsy, dementia, and many others. A miracle drug, much safer than opiates, has been proven to remove or reduce the effects of such terrible diseases. Dana Rohrabacher wants our citizens to have full access to a substance that can only help them. In an interview, Dana Rohrabacher's Democratic colleague Sam Farr says marijuana is not a gateway drug, but doctors and the government prescribing addictive opioids and suppressants are actually the gateway drug. The government refuses to allow doctors and facilities to treat patients with the “front door drug.” In response to Sam Farr's statement, the DEA said it is only trying to protect