Medical marijuana

[Guest guest]

I agree, I have seen it help a couple of people.

A child with leukemia, and a woman with

cancer, and a man with cancer. One is a survivor,

and two are with God now, but it helped all 3 !

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Madartsj wrote:

" ... You mention medical marijuana. I have found it to be extremely

helpful with pain and swelling ... Here in California, it is legal. I really

wish it were legal

everywhere so that more research could be done.... "

Voters in California passed Prop. 215 in 1996, which decriminalizes medical

marijuana. It is a state law. However, the Federal Government does not

recognize Prop. 215, or the authority of the state to regulate the use of

marijuana, medical or otherwise. Federal law preempts State law; as a

consequence

people in California have had criminal convictions and gone to jail for

violation of marijuana laws under Federal statutes.

Fortunately, standard practice in California is that if a someone has a

" Prop. 215 Card, " which is a prescription by a doctor to use medical marijuana,

police look the other way if a person is found to have a small amount of

marijuana.

Here's a link to a Wikipedia article on Ed Rosenthal who has been fighting

the federal government's marijuana laws for many years:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Rosenthal

My personal opinion is that medical marijuana should be legalized by Federal

statute. But the Federal Government doesn't care what I think ... about this

other subjects.

BeingIrish

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Bindi, I can see using Marijuana in pill or liquid form, but smoking it isn't going to do the lungs any favors. Rogene

[Guest guest]

Rogene,

You'd think that would be the case, wouldn't you? Interestingly, cannabis contains compounds that actually protect cells in the lungs, heart, brain, nerves, and elsewhere throughout the body, and is anti-tumorigenic. The links below are to articles in Scientific American and Washington Post about a recent study at the University of California that shows no relationship between cannabis smoking and lung cancer:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/25/AR2006052501729_pf.html

http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?chanID=sa003 & articleID=0002491F-755F-1473-B55F83414B7F0000 & ref=rss

The following link references many scientific studies on cannabis, with potential benefits for people with many conditions, including those conditons related to breast implants:

http://ccrmg.org/journal/04spr/conditions.html

The synthetic cannabis drug, Marinol, though it does have some benefits similiar to pure cannabis, also has many side-effects and is nowhere near as effective as cannabis.

People who are worried about the smoke can use double-perc water pipes and vaporizers, which utilize water and steam to filter the smoke, or could also use cannibis-laced oils and butters.

That said, as with any psychoactive substance, cannabis use should be carried out responsibly.

Bindi

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Bindi, I'm more concerned about emphasema than cancer. . . . My family genetics shows a predisposition for lung disease. We have a terrible time with airborne contaminents. I don't think smoking marijuana would benefit anyone with my genetics. If you've watched anyone in the end stages of emphasema, you know it's a horrible way to die. Rogene

[Guest guest]

Hello,

Someone had asked if the marijuana makes me tired. The answer is yes, and

no. I make my brownies with as little marijuana as I can. It is hard to

know how much you will be getting in each brownie. I would take the brownie

right before I went to bed. I just recently started putting a brownie out in

the morning and take a little bite throughout the day. I am an A type so

nothing really slows me down, until I run out of energy... The first week I

ate one I found myself tired, a hard time standing, and couldn't talk to

clients on the phone because my mind was fuzzy. The first day I found

myself staring at the toilet saying, " my life has gone down the toilet " LOL

One night I was watching TV and when food commercials came on... I found

myself wanting to head down to Mc 's ;-)

Now that it is in my system and I have been using very small amounts...I

feel I function pretty well. I have to laugh...my brother is also on

this forum. He tells me he would love to make some funny smart remarks

about my post. I can feel one coming! LOL I love you little Brother! ;-)

Kay

[Guest guest]

Hi Kay (sister) :

Yes, I read your post....and I love you too. My recommendation would be to

" have another brownie " and kick your feet up (avoid swelling) and get a bag of

popcorn and a good movie going.....eat two brownies and you'll end up in your

back yard talkin' to Elvis!!!!! See you next week.

XXXXX OOOOO

ie

[Guest guest]

When my husband was taking marijuana, he mixed it with melted butter as per his

doctor's suggestion, and then froze it. We made him stop as he was getting way

too lethargic: falling asleep in mid-sentence. He now takes provigil and

effexor XR.

Elinor

[Guest guest]

I'm with you ie, Great advice

Lainie

[Guest guest]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_marijuana

[Guest guest]

Thank you Gretchen...great information!

Kay

Re: Medical marijuana

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_marijuana

[Guest guest]

I found this medical marijuana story interesting, not for myself but for people

who are suffering and need it for pain

Anyway, I found this website that allows you to go to your state and country to

find out if it's legal, if the state is lenient, and the penalties if it's not.

I am not a proponent, but I think they could make exceptions if you have a

prescription from your doctor. The government could dispense it and therefore

keep tabs on who needs is medically. I know, more government meddling, but if

that's what it takes, maybe they should consider it. O. K., everyone don't go

to the site at once, it may crash. LOL

http://legalreefer.com/my_news.php?x=http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v08/n613/a08\

..html

Blessings,

Lottie

[Guest guest]

This is good news.  What about for the parents of autistic children?  Now that

would be a major breakthrough in medical science, and make the rough patches so

much easier to weather!  Sorry, I couldn't resist..  I hope noone is offended

by my sense of humor.   

From: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskb@...>

Subject: Medical Marijuana

IPADDUnite

Date: Monday, December 21, 2009, 1:45 AM

 

Hi all:

There have been a couple of postings on medical marijuana regarding the possible

benefits to children with autism. Illinois has, I believe, passed a bill in the

House while the Senate bill is pending.

My girlfriend just sent me an interesting article on medical marijuana that her

son wrote for a college paper. He goes to school in California, where medical

marijuana is legal.

Ellen

http://www-scf. usc.edu/% 7Emshore/ jour309/Medical_ Marijuana. html

[Guest guest]

This is good news.  What about for the parents of autistic children?  Now that

would be a major breakthrough in medical science, and make the rough patches so

much easier to weather!  Sorry, I couldn't resist..  I hope noone is offended

by my sense of humor.   

From: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskb@...>

Subject: Medical Marijuana

IPADDUnite

Date: Monday, December 21, 2009, 1:45 AM

 

Hi all:

There have been a couple of postings on medical marijuana regarding the possible

benefits to children with autism. Illinois has, I believe, passed a bill in the

House while the Senate bill is pending.

My girlfriend just sent me an interesting article on medical marijuana that her

son wrote for a college paper. He goes to school in California, where medical

marijuana is legal.

Ellen

http://www-scf. usc.edu/% 7Emshore/ jour309/Medical_ Marijuana. html

[Guest guest]

I've always thought " Pot " was the least of our worries in this country :-)

has to have 3 wisdom teeth pulled in January, I've already asked the oral

surgeon for some " mommy drugs " as a joke but he said " sure, I can give you

something. "

Merry Christmas!

H.

Re: Medical Marijuana

This is good news. What about for the parents of autistic children? Now that

ould be a major breakthrough in medical science, and make the rough patches so

uch easier to weather! Sorry, I couldn't resist.. I hope noone is offended by

y sense of humor.

rom: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskb@...>

ubject: Medical Marijuana

o: IPADDUnite

ate: Monday, December 21, 2009, 1:45 AM

Hi all:

here have been a couple of postings on medical marijuana regarding the possible

enefits to children with autism. Illinois has, I believe, passed a bill in the

ouse while the Senate bill is pending.

y girlfriend just sent me an interesting article on medical marijuana that her

on wrote for a college paper. He goes to school in California, where medical

arijuana is legal.

llen

ttp://www-scf. usc.edu/% 7Emshore/ jour309/Medical_ Marijuana. html

[Guest guest]

I've always thought " Pot " was the least of our worries in this country :-)

has to have 3 wisdom teeth pulled in January, I've already asked the oral

surgeon for some " mommy drugs " as a joke but he said " sure, I can give you

something. "

Merry Christmas!

H.

Re: Medical Marijuana

This is good news. What about for the parents of autistic children? Now that

ould be a major breakthrough in medical science, and make the rough patches so

uch easier to weather! Sorry, I couldn't resist.. I hope noone is offended by

y sense of humor.

rom: ELLEN BRONFELD <egskb@...>

ubject: Medical Marijuana

o: IPADDUnite

ate: Monday, December 21, 2009, 1:45 AM

Hi all:

here have been a couple of postings on medical marijuana regarding the possible

enefits to children with autism. Illinois has, I believe, passed a bill in the

ouse while the Senate bill is pending.

y girlfriend just sent me an interesting article on medical marijuana that her

on wrote for a college paper. He goes to school in California, where medical

arijuana is legal.

llen

ttp://www-scf. usc.edu/% 7Emshore/ jour309/Medical_ Marijuana. html

[Guest guest]

I am not offended at all, Margie. Most of us are probably from a " certain

generation " ...

Reminds me of the Rolling Stones song...Mothers Little Helper (aka valium)...

I always joked that if it became legal for me to get some marijuana for my son,

I would expect him to share...but now I have to worry about mold! Who

knew!!!Big bummer!

Guess I will have to be content with my tequila...

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Medical Marijuana

IPADDUnite

Date: Monday, December 21, 2009, 1:45 AM

Hi all:

There have been a couple of postings on medical marijuana regarding the

possible benefits to children with autism. Illinois has, I believe, passed a

bill in the House while the Senate bill is pending.

My girlfriend just sent me an interesting article on medical marijuana that

her son wrote for a college paper. He goes to school in California, where

medical marijuana is legal.

Ellen

http://www-scf. usc.edu/% 7Emshore/ jour309/Medical_ Marijuana. html

[Guest guest]

I am not offended at all, Margie. Most of us are probably from a " certain

generation " ...

Reminds me of the Rolling Stones song...Mothers Little Helper (aka valium)...

I always joked that if it became legal for me to get some marijuana for my son,

I would expect him to share...but now I have to worry about mold! Who

knew!!!Big bummer!

Guess I will have to be content with my tequila...

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

Medical Marijuana

IPADDUnite

Date: Monday, December 21, 2009, 1:45 AM

Hi all:

There have been a couple of postings on medical marijuana regarding the

possible benefits to children with autism. Illinois has, I believe, passed a

bill in the House while the Senate bill is pending.

My girlfriend just sent me an interesting article on medical marijuana that

her son wrote for a college paper. He goes to school in California, where

medical marijuana is legal.

Ellen

http://www-scf. usc.edu/% 7Emshore/ jour309/Medical_ Marijuana. html

[Guest guest]

...when Noah had his wisdom teeth pulled (all 4) we had it done surgically

in the hospital...I was sorry because in retrospect, I think he would have done

fine at the doctor's office and it would not have been so traumatic for him and

for me...wish I would have had a mommy drug...He was under sedation longer and

his bowel shut down for the week...it was not fun! On the other hand, my

husband got his wisdom teeth pulled as an adult and he was a MUCH bigger whiner

about it than Noah was.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

[Guest guest]

...when Noah had his wisdom teeth pulled (all 4) we had it done surgically

in the hospital...I was sorry because in retrospect, I think he would have done

fine at the doctor's office and it would not have been so traumatic for him and

for me...wish I would have had a mommy drug...He was under sedation longer and

his bowel shut down for the week...it was not fun! On the other hand, my

husband got his wisdom teeth pulled as an adult and he was a MUCH bigger whiner

about it than Noah was.

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

[Guest guest]

He's having done in the office but mobile anesthesia is coming to put him under,

the doc said it should only take about 30 minutes to get them all out. I'm

going to be a wreck, I can assure you'll hear from me on here, LOL

H.

Re: Medical Marijuana

...when Noah had his wisdom teeth pulled (all 4) we had it done surgically

n the hospital...I was sorry because in retrospect, I think he would have done

ine at the doctor's office and it would not have been so traumatic for him and

or me...wish I would have had a mommy drug...He was under sedation longer and

is bowel shut down for the week...it was not fun! On the other hand, my

usband got his wisdom teeth pulled as an adult and he was a MUCH bigger whiner

bout it than Noah was.

llen

llen Garber Bronfeld

gskb@...

[Guest guest]

He's having done in the office but mobile anesthesia is coming to put him under,

the doc said it should only take about 30 minutes to get them all out. I'm

going to be a wreck, I can assure you'll hear from me on here, LOL

H.

Re: Medical Marijuana

...when Noah had his wisdom teeth pulled (all 4) we had it done surgically

n the hospital...I was sorry because in retrospect, I think he would have done

ine at the doctor's office and it would not have been so traumatic for him and

or me...wish I would have had a mommy drug...He was under sedation longer and

is bowel shut down for the week...it was not fun! On the other hand, my

usband got his wisdom teeth pulled as an adult and he was a MUCH bigger whiner

bout it than Noah was.

llen

llen Garber Bronfeld

gskb@...

[Guest guest]

My son had all four out last year at this time.  He had them out in the

hospital because the mobil anesthesiologist was not covered on my insurance

because it was out of network.  They paid for every penny of it, but it cost an

obsene amount of money. 

From: sunshinebeaches3@... <sunshinebeaches3@...>

Subject: Re: Medical Marijuana

IPADDUnite

Date: Monday, December 21, 2009, 3:54 PM

 

He's having done in the office but mobile anesthesia is coming to put him under,

the doc said it should only take about 30 minutes to get them all out.. I'm

going to be a wreck, I can assure you'll hear from me on here, LOL

H.

Re: Medical Marijuana

...when Noah had his wisdom teeth pulled (all 4) we had it done surgically

n the hospital...I was sorry because in retrospect, I think he would have done

ine at the doctor's office and it would not have been so traumatic for him and

or me...wish I would have had a mommy drug...He was under sedation longer and

is bowel shut down for the week...it was not fun! On the other hand, my

usband got his wisdom teeth pulled as an adult and he was a MUCH bigger whiner

bout it than Noah was.

llen

llen Garber Bronfeld

gskbsbcglobal (DOT) net

[Guest guest]

My son had all four out last year at this time.  He had them out in the

hospital because the mobil anesthesiologist was not covered on my insurance

because it was out of network.  They paid for every penny of it, but it cost an

obsene amount of money. 

From: sunshinebeaches3@... <sunshinebeaches3@...>

Subject: Re: Medical Marijuana

IPADDUnite

Date: Monday, December 21, 2009, 3:54 PM

 

He's having done in the office but mobile anesthesia is coming to put him under,

the doc said it should only take about 30 minutes to get them all out.. I'm

going to be a wreck, I can assure you'll hear from me on here, LOL

H.

Re: Medical Marijuana

...when Noah had his wisdom teeth pulled (all 4) we had it done surgically

n the hospital...I was sorry because in retrospect, I think he would have done

ine at the doctor's office and it would not have been so traumatic for him and

or me...wish I would have had a mommy drug...He was under sedation longer and

is bowel shut down for the week...it was not fun! On the other hand, my

usband got his wisdom teeth pulled as an adult and he was a MUCH bigger whiner

bout it than Noah was.

llen

llen Garber Bronfeld

gskbsbcglobal (DOT) net

[Guest guest]

Right...I forgot about the cost when Noah had his wisdoms out at CMH...insurance

also covered it all...

Ellen

Ellen Garber Bronfeld

egskb@...

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