Medical Marijuana

It's just one of my pet peeves when people abuse a system that was set up to actually help people who actually need the help. This pet peeve isn't just for MM but extends to all government and nongovernment programs or services that literally waste millions or even billions of dollars due to fraud, corruption, and other abuses of all kinds.

Eph said...
This is old news, but interesting. Never had heard that it may provide “risk reduction and treatment of colorectal cancer.”

globenewswire.com/news-release/2013/03/12/530022/10024825/en/Federal-Government-Reports-Marijuana-Effective-in-Combatting-Certain-Cancers-Reports-ADSI.html

Despite the Federal government sanctioned and authorized NCI report, Pappas said Congress and the Obama Administration have continued to thwart marijuana research. In an announced effort to displace state medical marijuana laws, the Office of National Drug Control Policy described "medical" marijuana as a "myth" fueling "troubling misconceptions" in documents found on its website. The Federal government appears to be focused on creating more chemical drugs, many of which are the subject of various attorney television commercials seeking out those adversely impacted by those drugs. Pappas said both the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Office of National Drug Control Policy continue to assert marijuana lacks any medicinal value despite the research showing cannabis reduces certain cancer risks and inhibits the growth of tumor cells. He also commented that the Federal government's anti-marijuana position contributes to and encourages prejudice and public misconception about the legitimate use of medical cannabis as treatment for seriously ill patients.

Yep. Some sad bunch of clowns we have running capital hill. Revolving door politicking has all but destroyed the integrity of the government. It wouldn't bode well for drug companies if cannabis received a federal endorsement. They'd most likely threaten to cut off funding to the FDA. Makes me ashamed to be a citizen quite honestly.

Post Edited (Gerasim) : 3/31/2014 10:44:34 AM (GMT-6)

Eph said...
Agreed, but, getting back to the study -- could anyone find any details on the impact on colorectal cancer risk reduction?

Quick summary of the study here

CBD BDS attenuates colon carcinogenesis and inhibits colorectal cancer cell proliferation via CB1 and CB2 receptor activation. The results may have some clinical relevance for the use of Cannabis-based medicines in cancer patients.

I have been suffering from UC for the past 40 years. There have been perioods of remission and flare ups over the years but recently the flare ups have lasted longer and are more severe. I am a resident of Colorado so I am able to purchase medical maijuana legally. I can tell you that it is the only thing I've found that immediately reduces the symptoms. The urgency and frequency of bowel movements is significantly reduced and I am able to have somewhat "normal" life. I am able to purchase edible marijuana which I prefer to smoking although I haven't tried the vaporizer. The only problem is that I sometimes have to use it just to go into the office or play a round of golf and it certainly isn't conducive to getting a lot of work done. However, as I'm sure you all would agree, it is a heck of a lot better than sitting on the toilette all day. I am not looking for approval or condemnation but simply wanted to provide you with my own experience.

The therapuetic effect seems to primarily last when I am high. However, the benefit of edible marijuana is that effect lasts for hours and it can be more easily regulated. I take only a small dab which makes my stomach feel much better but doesn't impair me. There's also not the stigma of smoking a joint or the nasty smell that goes with it.
It definitely works for me but I'm still hoping for that silver bullet.

I'm certainly no expert since I'm only familiar with Colorado law but here's a site that will give you a ton of information. Good luck!
http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-medical-marijuana-laws.aspx

I see there are two mentions in the thread of the Rick Simpson Oil. It seems like that is the way to go to get any real potent effect (or relatively speaking it seems much more potent than smoking or vaping)

I'd heard of it over the years and to be honest, just the name, it sounded...hokey...snake oily, I guess. I started looking into it pretty heavily about a month ago and really want to try it.

If anyone has any suggestions let me know. Are there still no credible sources to buy the oil? I'm planning on growing and processing my own due to all the warnings from Rick about buying from anyone. I'm new to the whole thing so I'm doing strain research, grow room research, and proper grow method research right now.

According to Simpson, high THC, 20pc+ is better than the high CBD (around 1 pc).

Making it isn't what I'm thinking is the hard part, but setting up the grow room and growing it.

I'm going to use White Russian, LA Confidential, and Northern Lights

THC vs CBD. There are many strains that have a blend of both. I have been using a vaporizer for several months and have tried loads of different strains.
I can honestly say that it has definitely improved my condition from 4-6 bm's (mostly of the urgent kind) to 2-3 (sometimes urgent).
I use a Sativa strain (more THC and recommended for daytime use) about mid morning when I'm satisfied the bm's are over with. This completely calms my gut and generally yields a pleasant almost euphoric sensation that lasts for a few hours. After about an hour I'm confident enough to drive or do any type of activity.
Before bed I have started using an Indica strain (more CBD) and it helps me get a decent night's sleep.

I'm not fooling myself in thinking that this is the panacea for my UC, it's very much a work in progress. There are plenty more strains to experiment with. I live in Canada and obtain my MMJ from government approved suppliers where you know you will generally get safe and decent quality.

I have absolutely no problem endorsing any UC sufferer to try it, and if the fact that
it has cured (yes cured) my dependence on prednisone and all other nasty 'treatments'. That alone is enough to convince me that I'm doing the right thing for me.
My next step is to try and make a tincture that can be taken sublingual, mainly to lessen any potentially negative impact on my lungs.