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Attached is an example of this assignment. (not to be used in paper but to use as a guide). This assignment is due jan 26, 2018 at 9ameastern standard time. This paper will be in 3 parts but this is just part one will be a total of 10 pages by part 3. The professor is giving this assignment in 3 parts. So part one should be about 3 pages. This assignment is worth 158 points. For each day the assignment is late 16 points will be deducted.
Medical marijuana is a controversial subject that appears in the news on a regular basis. Should it be legalized for medical purposes, for any purpose (like in Colorado), or should the new strain of Cannabis (Charlotte’s Web), which has less than 0.3% THC (this is the chemical that creates the high) be used instead? The formal paper for this class will discuss the two types of marijuana and whether either one should be legalized for medical purposes or legalized for general purposes.The total length of this paper will be at least 10 (for the entire paper) pages long (not including the title page and reference page) This paper will be divided into 3 parts. Each part will be graded and returned to the student with corrections and suggestions. The student will incorporate the changes into the final paper. The final paper will be a combination of each part with the changes. Part 1 of the paper is worth 158 points. All three parts will make up 30% of your grade. See the rubric below for the requirement for part 1.
Formal paper part 1 guidelines
Title page – 3 points
- Name – 1 point
- Class – 1 point
- Title of paper – 1 point
Abstract – 15 points
- Give a brief overview of the paper
Define – 75 points
- Define and discuss what regular marijuana is – 15 points
- Define and discuss what Charlotte’s Web is – 15 points
- Analyze, synthesize, and discuss the medical benefits of regular marijuana – 15 points
- Analyze, synthesize, and discuss the medical benefits of Charlotte’s Web – 15 points
- Compare and contrast the difference in medical benefits between regular marijuana and Charlotte’s Web – 15 points
- Proper format. Must be doubled spaced, New Times Roman, and 12 point font – 10 points
- Spelling – 15 points
- Grammar – 15 points
- Proper APA format – 25 points
Formal paper Part 1 rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTitle page. Must contain student’s name, class, and title of paper. |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefine and discuss regular marijuana |
15.0 pts 10.0 pts 5.0 pts 0.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDefine and discuss Charlotte’s Web |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyze, synthesize, and discuss the medical benefits of regular marijuana |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalyze, synthesize, and discuss the medical benefits of Charlotte’s Web |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompare and contrast the difference in medical benefits between regular marijuana and Charlotte’s Web |
15.0 pts 10.0 pts 5.0 pts 0.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProper format. Must be doubled spaced, New Times Roman, and 12 point font. |
15.0 pts 5.0 pts 3.0 pts 0.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpelling |
15.0 pts 0.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar |
15.0 pts 5.0 pts 0.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA format |
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Total Points: 163.0 |
Runninghead: FORMAL PAPER PART ONE 1
Formal Paper Part 1
Contemporary Issues in Healthcare
Florida SouthWestern State College
FORMAL PAPER PART ONE 2
Abstract
This paper will explain what regular marijuana and Charlotte’s Web are. Medical benefits
of both will be discussed along with the similarities and differences between the two. Then it will
debate the pros and cons of legalizing both substances for medical and recreational purposes and
which states already do so. It will conclude with this student’s opinion of what was researched
and explain if their opinion was changed and why.
Keywords: Marijuana, Charlotte’s Web, medical benefit, recreational benefit, legalization
FORMAL PAPER PART ONE 3
Formal Paper Part One
Marijuana use has been a topic of hot debate in today’s society. There are many different
opinions on the subject, but one thing for certain is that there is plenty of research out there that
supports both the good and the bad of its use. This paper will delve into this sensitive subject by
defining, discussing, and researching what marijuana and Charlotte’s Web is, their use,
legalization matters, and this student’s personal opinion based on what was examined.
Regular Marijuana
Marijuana is defined as the dried leaves and female flowers of the hemp plant, used in
cigarette form as a narcotic or hallucinogen (Dictionary.com, 2017). It is a greenish-gray
mixture of dried leaves that is part of the hemp plant called cannabis sativa and is used in a
variety of ways such as being smoked, brewing tea, or mixed into foods (National Institute on
Drug Abuse, 2017). The main chemical responsible in marijuana that has hallucinogenic or mind
altering effects is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC (National Institute on Drug
Abuse, 2017). People who use marijuana recreationally seek this feeling.
Charlotte’s Web
Charlotte’s web is oil that is extracted from the hemp plant and contains U.S. government
patented cannabinoids that contains 0.3% or less of THC (Realm of Caring Foundation, 2017). It
was developed by the Stanley Brothers when they began growing high-CBD cannabis strains.
CBD does not cause the high that THC does, therefore is can be used for more medicinal
purposes. Some of the medical benefits of CBD include antiemetic, anticonvulsant,
FORMAL PAPER PART ONE 4
antipsychotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, and combats tumor and cancer cells
(LeafScience,
2014).
Medical benefits of regular marijuana
In order to see all the benefits of marijuana, it is necessary to understand how it works.
Cells in the brain that process information are called neurons, and the chemical that allows
neurons to communicate are called neurotransmitters (Bonsor & Gerbis, 2017) .
Neurotransmitters bridge the gap between neurons that allows numerous functions in the brain
and body to switch on and off (Bonsor & Gerbis, 2017). By hindering or filling in these areas,
THC can have different effects on the body and its bodily functions.
Medical benefits of regular marijuana include treating symptoms of multiple sclerosis
(MS), other muscle control problems, sleep deprivation, glaucoma, inflammation, nausea, pain,
and epileptic seizures (National Institute of Drug Abuse, 2017). There is also a unique balance
that will be necessary to find with marijuana as treatments. It may decrease anxiety in low doses,
but higher doses may increase anxiety and make the user become paranoid (Welsh & Loria,
2014).
The Scripps Research Institute published a study that found THC slows the formation of
plaques by blocking the enzyme that the brain makes; the plaque is what kills brain cells and can
lead to Alzheimer’s disease (Welsh & Loria, 2014). Since it is relatively new, it is clear to see
why more research is being done on marijuana and why more people are turning to it for their
health problems. It is important to have these trials because it will be worth it to see if there are
any major negative side effects.
FORMAL PAPER PART ONE 5
Medical benefits of Charlotte’s Web
Several medical benefits of Charlotte’s Web were listed earlier, but there is no better
example of proof than with the story of Charlotte Figi. Charlotte was diagnosed with Dravet
Syndrome at three months old, experienced autism-like behaviors at two years old, and then at
five years old was suffering approximately 300 seizures per week that could last hours at a time
(Healthy Hemp Oil , 2017). The desperate parents went to the Stanley Brothers and Charlotte
was given a strain of marijuana, now called Charlotte’s Web that was low in THC and high in
CBD. Her seizures stopped, her autistic symptoms are essentially gone, and she can now carry on
a normal life (Healthy Hemp Oil , 2017).
CBD has many medical uses and it works with THC to provide these benefits. CBD has
been shown to offer healing effects on the body and reduce some of the psychological effects
that THC has on the brain (Siruis, 2015). CBD is able to bind to different areas on receptors than
where THC does so it creates a sedative, anti-depressant effect on the brain without the
psychoactive high that comes with THC (Siruis, 2015). Sometimes THC and CBD work together
even though they have separate functions.
Charlotte Figi is not the only case; other parents have reported a high rate of success in
reducing the amount of seizures with CBD treatments and it shows positive side effects when it
comes to behavior and alertness (Jacobson & Porter, 2016). When it comes to children,
Charlotte’s Web would be a great substitute for regular marijuana since it does not contain THC.
If kids can still get the medical benefits without the effects of THC, and since CBD has
optimistic behavioral effects, it can help them be a normal kid again.
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Similarities and Differences
Since Charlotte’s Web and marijuana are from the same hemp plant, they will have
several medical benefits in common. These include stopping seizures, reducing pain and
inflammation, and help with muscle control problems. They both also latch on to
neurotransmitters that in turn inhibit or change body functions. Another similarity is that more
people are turning to these forms of treatments as opposed to other pharmaceutical drugs.
However, the main difference between the two is the presence of THC. THC is what
causes tiredness and hallucinogenic thoughts. Since Charlotte’s Web has a very low dose of
THC, users are more alert and not as groggy. THC can also cause short-term memory and affect
coordination. This makes Charlotte’s Web the more viable option to give, especially to children.
Another difference is that THC increases the user’s appetite. This would be good in a situation
when someone is recovering from a chemotherapy treatment, since they are in pain and nauseous
afterwards. Chemotherapy patients usually do not feel like eating and are stressed out from the
pain of what they are going through; marijuana may help with that.
FORMAL PAPER PART ONE 7
References
Bonsor, K., & Gerbis, N. (2017). How Marijuana Works. Retrieved from How Stuff Works
Science: http://science.howstuffworks.com/marijuana3.htm
Dictionary.com. (2017). Retrieved from Dictionary.com:
http://www.dictionary.com/browse/marijuana
Healthy Hemp Oil . (2017). Charlotte Figi’s Ongoing Story With Medical Marijuana. Retrieved
from Healthy Hemp Oil : https://healthyhempoil.com/charlotte-figi-2/
Jacobson, C., & Porter, B. E. (2016, May 26). Survey of Current Cannabidiol Use in Pediatric
Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy. Retrieved from Realm of Caring:
https://www.theroc.us/jacobson-porter-study
LeafScience. (2014, February 23). 5 Must-Know Facts About Cannabidiol (CBD). Retrieved
from LeadScience: http://www.leafscience.com/2014/02/23/5-must-know-facts-
cannabidiol-cbd/
National Institute of Drug Abuse. (2017, April). Marijuana as Medicine. Retrieved from
National Institute of Drug Abuse:
https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/marijuana-medicine
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2017, April). What is marijuana? . Retrieved from National
Institute on Drug Abuse: https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-
reports/marijuana/what-marijuana
Realm of Caring Foundation. (2017). CW Everday Hemp Oils. Retrieved from Realm of Caring:
https://www.cwhemp.com/
Siruis, J. (2015, August 11). How Does CBD Affect The Brain? Retrieved from High Times:
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