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Topic: Medicinal Marijuana (Government)
Marijuana
Cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, is a substance that is frequently used for
either recreational or therapeutic purposes. Since the 20th century, marijuana has been
illegal and prohibited worldwide. It is made up of chemicals like tetrahydrocannabinol
(HTC) and over eighty cannabinoids, and it is known for giving users a "high" feeling.
However, studies on marijuana over the past few years have revealed that it may be
beneficial in a variety of societal contexts.
Main point
Marijuana SHOULD be legalized in the Philippines.
ARGUMENTS
1. Affordable and accessible

- If the use of medicinal marijuana gets legalized in the Philippines, it would be
very beneficial for Filipinos as it will be more affordable and accessible
compared to other medicines used for illnesses.
- Legalizing of marijuana does not imply that children can use it. Of course, there
will still be limitations. It should be sold with the appropriate licenses and age
limitations, just like alcohol.
- In general, marijuana is considered to be safer than other drugs like alcohol,

tobacco, cocaine, and heroin. This is because it has never been proven to be
directly responsible for overdose deaths unless it is combined with other
substances like opioids or cocaine.
2. Economy
- if it gets legalized, it can be taxed and the illegal transactions which are very
dangerous will be avoided.
- Prohibition of marijuana is diverting money away from our country and into
improper and dangerous hands. Legalizing marijuana would open up the
market for creative businesses and allow for reasonable taxation. These funds,
along with their competitive market for sales and platform for employment
creation, are absolutely necessary.
- According to a projection made by the Congressional Research Service, taxing

and regulating cannabis instead of prohibiting it would bring in $6.8 billion in
excise taxes alone. Cannabis sales taxes generated $600 million for
Washington State in 2020. In 2019, total tax revenue collected by all states
topped $1.7 billion. Two years later, the total dollar revenue had more than
doubled. Aggregate revenue for all states hit $3.7 billion for legal, adult-use
cannabis sales, and this does not include revenue generated for statewide
budgets, cities, and towns.
3. Medicinal uses
- Keyhani et al. show that more than 80 percent of adults believe that the use of
marijuana is beneficial since it helps manage pain, treat epilepsy, multiple
sclerosis, depression, and stress.
- A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center in April 2021 illustrates that
91 percent of American adults support the legalization of marijuana for medical
and recreational purposes (Schaffer para. 2).
- A survey conducted by Hawaii J Med Public Health shows these data: On a

scale of 0 to 10, the average pain improvement was 5.0 (from 7.8 to 2.8), which
corresponds to a 64% relative reduction in average pain. Additionally,
stress/anxiety reduction was mentioned by half of all responders, and almost
half (45%) mentioned relief from insomnia. The majority of patients (71%)
reported no side effects, whereas 6% complained of a cough or throat
discomfort and 5% feared being arrested. There were no reported severe
negative effects.
- White (2016) asserts that the U.S. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has
acknowledged that marijuana kills cancer cells, citing research and mice trials
that show cannabinoids can kill cancer cells while protecting healthy ones. It
has been discovered that the chemical in marijuana is effective in treating
breast cancer, colon cancer, liver cancer, and a number of other types of the
disease.
- Virginia Commonwealth University carried out another research on epileptic

mice to see if cannabis could lessen epileptic episodes. The results of the
study showed that marijuana can be used as an alternative to traditional
treatments for epileptic seizures. It was discovered that marijuana stopped
seizures in about 10 hours and that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) did so by
attaching to brain cells that control relaxation and excitability (De Lorenzo,
2003).
- helping people with chronic pain
- Epilepsy / Parkinson’s disease
- Cancer
- Glaucoma
- Alzheimer
PRIME MINISTER:
Good afternoon to the respected speakers, honorable judges, members of the opposing
team and members of the floor. Before we express our points, I would like to define
today’s motion. This house argues in favor of legalizing the use of medicinal marijuana
in the Philippines. The issue of legalizing of marijuana has sparked numerous debates
and controversies over the years. However, I truly feel that it is time for our nation to
adopt a progressive stance on this matter and take into account the many advantages
that legalization can bring to our community.
Firstly, legalizing marijuana has definitely a lot of potential benefits. Numerous studies
have shown that it is effective in alleviating symptoms including chronic pain, cancer,
and epilepsy. It is also more affordable for Filipinos than the commercial medicines.
Legalizing marijuana will give patients an authorized and safe way to get this possibly
life-saving medicine. This step would help Filipinos receive an authorized and safe way
of medication that will possibly save their lives.
Aside from that, we can make good use of medicinal marijuana to improve our
economy. Cannabis has the potential to become a significant source of revenue,
creating jobs and supporting economic growth. If it gets legalized, it can be taxed and
the illegal transactions which are very dangerous will be avoided. It also allows us to
regulate and tax its manufacture and sale, earning significant revenue for the
government which can be use into critical sectors such as education, healthcare, and
infrastructure development.

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Topic: Medicinal Marijuana (Government)

1. Affordable and accessible

- In general, marijuana is considered to be safer than other drugs like alcohol,

- According to a projection made by the Congressional Research Service, taxing

- A survey conducted by Hawaii J Med Public Health shows these data: On a

- Virginia Commonwealth University carried out another research on epileptic

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