Question

Choose 1 of the healthcare issues from the list provided. Identify the schedule drug classification and discuss the pharmaceutical implications of the issue. Must be at least 250 words

• OxyContin as a legitimate drug and as a drug of abuse
• The controversy over the legalization of marijuana in cases of medical necessity

Answer 1

Cannabinoids aare a class of drug that are chemically similare to tetrahydrocannabinol the active agnet in marijuana. cannabionoids can seriously damage a persons mental and physical health.cannabinoids are most widely abused drug after alcohol.according to thhe national institute of drug abuse marijuana is the most abused drug in thhe Uniter States,the drug is legalized for recreational and medical use,Marijuana may be smoked as a cigarette or a pipe bong,

US the controlled substance act of 1990 classifies marijuana as a scheduled I substance,The federal definition is highly controvertial and can limit marijuana availability for clinical research studies,prescriptionn drugs containes synthetic cannabinoids are also available The side effects of marijuana are,

low blood pressure

muscle relaxation

slowed digestion

increased heart rate

dizziness

difficulty in thinking

increased appetite

dry mouth

anxiety

conusion

panic paranoia

difficulty in memory and problem solving

Medical marijuana in the us is controlled at the state level,the federal government uunder the Obama administration had stated that they would not actively procecute patinets and caregivers complying with state medical marijuana laws,the patient can obtaiin a medical marijuana card or qualification to purchhase medical marijuana and associated products from dispensaries,