OTish: Medical Marijuana

I have seen first hand the benefits of MM for use in treating the pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis and have become a firm believer in this as a much much safer option to opiates. Since this drug is still a schedule 1 drug, it means no research can be done on it in the US. However, there is a lot of research being done in the UK. I think within a few years we will see what potential MM has, and hopefully a change in its classification.

Sue

I've recently spoken to a lot of doctors who would love to prescribe medical cannabis to their patients, because they are no longer naive, kept up to date with new research AND like a true health care professional- will encourage any treatment that show positive results. The gov't/pharmaceutical companies/anyone profiting off conventional healthcare methods will take their sweet time "legalizing" it, yet an even longer time to prioritizing it to healthcare in general. It's bloody difficult to find doctors in Ontario that even have the ability to prescribe it. (Goes against their current practice or licences and no doubt the drug companies they represent)

Personally I am thankful to use medical marijuana in tandem with pharmaceutical drugs for my condition. I'm lucky, because throughout my entire diagnoses/illness/flareups I've been able to find solace and relief in consuming CBD oil and other edibles. Smoke a small amount sometimes for instant relief or appetite stimulator, but for a digestive disorder I feel it should be consumed like medicine, not smoked.

Because medical marijuana is considered medicinal in many states, a portion of the huge tax windfall from MMJ should be set aside for research for cures of the list of diseases already approved for MMJ (Ulcerative Colitis & Crohns). This is a huge opportunity and having UC/Crohns on the list adds a bit of hard earned legitimacy. Where the hell is the CCF on this issue? If they will not get on board, let's mobilize and get this done!