Marijuana (Cannabis Sativa): A Cure for Asthma as Perceived By Health Practitioners in the Municipality of Donsol

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Marijuana is one of the most abused drugs in the world. You may have heard someone say that because marijuana is a plant, it's natural and so it's harmless. But it's not. It can cause some coughing and breathing problems. Some studies show however that it can actually be helpful for treating asthma. Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that makes breathing difficult. Cannabis is known to not only significantly reduce anxiety and stress, but it can also minimize asthma symptoms and prevent the onset of attacks.

METHODS

This study used interview approach for conducting research. Specifically, it utilized the descriptive -analytic interview. The main purpose of the researchers is to determine the use of marijuana for asthma patients. The study made use of a questionnaire, which was composed of five main questions as a guide in collecting data about Marijuana a Cure for Asthma.

RESULTS

Based on the findings, the majority of the respondents in terms of age were those thirty to thirty-nine aged. In terms of sex, the majority were female. And in terms of works, respondents were nurses. The researchers, therefore, conclude that the highest number of answers is that marijuana is a kind of drugs that are prohibited in our country and that it is an herb. The majority also quoted that marijuana can cure any kind of diseases. And being addicted to marijuana can be considered as a disease. They also said that Donsolanos are aware of the effects of marijuana. Sport is one of the essential practices to lessen the people using Marijuana. As the majority recommended, seminars can help to spread awareness and to enlighten those users about the effects of marijuana in our health.

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers, therefore, recommend the following: To the student, they must have enough knowledge about this topic. To the parents, they must give enough time educating their children, especially those teenagers. To the community, they must support every activity that tackles about the effects of marijuana. To the next researchers, if their study is related to this topic and uses this as their basis, may they enrich and improve their study. Proper information dissemination, especially for teenagers, must be done, focusing on the proper way to avoid being addicted to marijuana. The researchers also recommend further reading on the topic, specifically on resources and materials that tackle about marijuana being a cure for asthma, at the same time the effect of abusing marijuana and the diseases that can be caused by this substance.