effective than the chemically created, orally consumed, synthetic
In 1891 Dr. J.B. Mattison indicated the use of marijuana for treatment of
migraines, gastric ulcers, deliriuma (mental disturbance), and tremors due to alcoholism.
He also found it to be instrumental in actually replacing the craving for, and thus curing
alcoholism. He found the same effect carried over in treating other serious addictions such
In 1890 Dr. J.R. Reynolds found marijuana to be an excellent aid in combating a
number of problems associated with aging. Dr. Reynolds noted marijuana's usefulness in
overcoming senile insomnia as well as it's psychological benefits in helping older people
cope with some of the feelings and emotions associated with growing older.
INCREASE & DECREASE OF USAGE SINCE DRUG'S DISCOVERY:
The use of marijuana reached a high point in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and
has been declining ever since. In a 1978 survey, 37 percent of high school seniors said they
had smoked marijuana in the last 30 days, and 11 percent said they used it daily. By 1986
the number who said they had smoked it in the last 30 days had fallen to 23 percent -
lower than in 1975 - and the proportion of daily users had dropped steadily to 4 percent.
The trend among people aged 18 to 25 is similar. On the other hand, more people
over 25 may be using marijuana occasionally, and young people are still experimenting
In 1969, 20 percent of high school seniors had used marijuana at least once, in
1979, 60 percent had; and in 1985, 54 percent. The attitudes expressed in surveys show
why habitual marijuana use is in decline. In 1978, 65 percent of high school students said
they disapproved of it; in 1985, 85 percent disapproved.
· Over 70 million Americans over the age of 12 have tried marijuana at least once.
· About 10 million had used the drug in the month before the survey.
· More t...