The resolution is based on the premise that scientific evidence clearly shows that inhaled marijuana has no medical use. That premise is incorrect. There is little doubt that inhaled marijuana does have a physiological effect on the human body. There is also widespread agreement that, as the majority observes, the effects of marijuana on the body are generally harmful. But that does not end the inquiry.
Many substances used as medicines have harmful side effects.
The question is whether the substance also has benefits when used as a part of a course of treatment for a particular disease, and if so, whether those benefits outweigh the risk of harm. There is credible evidence that marijuana can benefit patients suffering from certain diseases. In fact, during the Judiciary Committee meeting at which H. Res. Now Opposes It. For two reasons, this argument is unpersuasive.