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Medical marijuana

2009-10-07T04:42:03Z

Mbaileyh: Edits regarding medical marijuana states, marijuana use rates among teens, and the federal medical marijuana program

[[Image:Marijuana vending machine.jpg|175px|thumb|right|Marijuana vending machines have been likened to [[gumball]] machines and other candy dispensors, with an emphasis on easy, recreational use instead of responsible medical use.]]
'''Medical marijuana''' is [[marijuana]] used for its (supposed) analgesic or otherwise therapeutic effects (see [[Glaucoma]]).

Critics doubt that there are any medicinal effects of marijuana, other than an overall effect sought by drug addicts. However, some studies show that Cannabidiol, a chemical compound found in marijuana, inhibits cancer cell growth in lab animals<ref>Mechoulam R., Peters M., Murillo-Rodriguez E., Hanus L.O. '''Cannabidiol - recent advances'''. <i>Chemistry & Biodiversity</i>. August 2007. Vol. 4, Issue 8. Page 1678-92. pmid=17712814. doi=10.1002/cbdv.200790147</ref>. Recent studies have shown cannabidiol to be as effective as [[atypical antipsychotics]] in treating [[schizophrenia]].<ref>Zuardi A.W., Crippa J.A.S., Hallak J.E.C., Moreira F.A., Guimarães F.S. Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research [http://www.scielo.br/pdf/bjmbr/v39n4/6164.pdf Cannabidiol as an antipsychotic drug] (PDF) 2006. Vol. 39. Page 421-9. ISSN 0100-879X</ref>, and [[marijuana]] is commonly viewed as a natural alternative to any otherwise synthetic pharmaceutical drugs. It has also been shown to increase brain cell growth <ref>[http://www.peak.sfu.ca/the-peak/2005-3/issue9/ne-mj.html science: Study shows marijuana increases brain cell growth ]</ref>

Opponents of medical marijuana charge that efforts to legalize medical marijuana are intended to be a step towards complete decriminalization and generally decry marijuana as a "[[gateway drug]]" despite the fact that most marijuana users never become addicted to harder drugs. <ref>[http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/study-say-marijuana-no-gateway-drug-12116.html Univ. of Pittsburgh study says marijuana isn't gateway drug]</ref>

Medical marijuana has been legalized in 13 states, starting with California in 1996. While many opponents say that wider acceptance of medical marijuana will lead to increased use by children, there is no evidence to support this. To the contrary, the number of states has nearly doubled since 2002, <ref>[http://medicalmarijuana.procon.org/viewresource.asp?resourceID=000881 Medical Marijuana States]</ref> while the Swiss Institute for the Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Problems study showed marijuana use among American teens declined from 2002-06. <ref>[http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2009/02/03/Marijuana-use-among-teens-down/UPI-25191233687552/ Marijuana use down among teens, UPI.com]</ref> Besides having no impact (or perhaps discouraging use) of marijuana among teens, public support of medical marijuana laws has increased since states began enacting their own laws on the issue in 1996. <ref>[http://www.mpp.org/library/widespread-support-for-medical-marijuana-throughout-the-country.html]</ref>

In California, medical marijuana is mostly available from patient collectives, but has been sold in [[vending machine]]s,<ref>[http://www.planetc1.com/cgi-bin/n/v.cgi?c=1&id=1236007310 Marijuana Medicine Practices Are Hazy and Confusing], Planet Chiropratic dot com</ref><ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,326634,00.html Medical marijuana vending machines take root in LA] Fox News</ref> similar to automated prescription dispensers at some [[pharmacies]] <ref> [http://www.scriptpro.com/products/spud/main.htm Scriptpro: Robotic Pharmaceutical Dispensing System]</ref>, however medical marijuana distribution remains illegal except for federal patients included in the Compassionate Investigational New Drug (IND) program. The program began in 1978 but no longer accepts new applicants, and owing to a Supreme Court ruling the remaining patients (Seven as of 10/6/09) receive 300 joints each month from the federal government. <ref>[http://cannabisnews.com/news/20/thread20817.shtml 7 Americans Get To Smoke Pot in Federal Program]</ref>

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Talk:Medical marijuana

2009-10-06T21:31:12Z

Mbaileyh: Site Ref

Your article is extremely biased, medical marijuana shows great promise for such ailments such as cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, MS, even alzheimer's as well as other ailments. Of course it is not a cure, but offers treatment and relief. When the patient does use medical marijuana for their ailment they do not feel an euphoria, just like when you take pain medicine when you really need it. Of course people are going to abuse the system but that is not a reason to criminalize an alternative medicine for those who really need it. Do you really want the government to make your health and medicinal choices for you, that should be between you and your doctor.
:I don't know much about this topic. But if you have some good sources, why not read up on it and improve the article? {{User:PheasantHunter/FullSig}} 01:38, 26 July 2007 (EDT)

==Medical Beer/Heroin==

Other than the fact that there is no citation for such a ridiculous claim, there are actually many chemotherapeutic drugs that contain ethanol to combat certain cancer cells, mainly hepatic cell carcinoma (see [http://www.medicinenet.com/percutaneous_ethanol_injection_of_liver/article.htm]). Along those lines, THC has been used in chemo/radiation patients to ease nausea and vomiting (it is a relatively effective anti-emetic, in my medical experience with chemo patients), and also to induce hunger in starving patients who have lost any taste for food. The addiction potential for marijuana, as well as the "gateway drug" title, is greatly refuted as well. I'm not editing this article for fear of banning or reversion, but this is just food for thought. I'm not an advocate of de-criminalization, but the medical uses of THC should not be downplayed.

As far as heroin goes, heroin was first synthesized in Germany -- ''heroin'' is the German word for ''hero'' -- as a cure for morphine addiction. Of course, it was found that heroin has a much higher addiction potential, but the concept is still being used today (see methadone). I don't see how "medical gambling" is even a comparison. These are drugs that do have beneficial medical uses, regardless of the stigma. [[User:LautRN|LautRN]] 10:58, 2 April 2008 (EDT)

==Bold New Edits==

Anyone with any problems, please find some backup before placing your opinion, and please don't destroy mine. Anyone with anything to say can at the very least be more convincing than a "medical beer" or "medical heroin" argument. --[[User:Geoguy91|Geoguy91]] 17:51, 21 April 2008 (EDT)

==Vending machine picture==
I'd like to see the picture of the marijuana vending machine changed. Obviously the image is a gag because 1. All white, photoshoot background. 2. Marijuana is never that cheap. Also I think that's an older picture from some pot mag. How about this image [http://www.ubergizmo.com/photos/2008/3/potmachine.jpg] since that is actually what the marijuana vending machines do look like. It will help Conservapdeia display images releating to the the truth of a subject, rather than one's ideas or misconceptions.

:Well, the point is that the image is a gag. It's meant to illustrate the absurdity of putting pot into vending machines as if it were akin to soda or candy. [[User:Jinxmchue|Jinx McHue]] 15:57, 5 October 2009 (EDT)

I agree, the image makes one point of view look obviously "appropriate." Clearly not the way to present such a serious issue, this is about people's health, and a conflicts of the law. Doesn't it hurt the integrity of the information if one side is given such clear preference? Why not show an actual marijuana vending machine, and leave Bob Marley's association with Rastafarianism for Bob's Conservipedia page? Or skip the vending machine all together. Here's some pictures of medical marijuana patients who get their grass from the federal government. Or maybe just a pot leaf and cross? Or better yet, pot leaf, cross and question mark! Here are some images that relate a bit more.
[http://www.safeaccessnow.net/images/indcanisterbig.jpg] Tin of marijuana joints grown with taxdollars.
[http://media.collegepublisher.com/media/paper877/stills/3c072517bfdbc-98-3.jpg] Federal Medical Patient George McMahon
[http://www.drugs-forum.com/photopost/data/509/rtwomey_rosenfeld_03.jpg] Federal Medical Patient Irv Rosenfeld
[http://hempnewstv.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/medical-marijuana.jpg] Typical logo, maybe add a question mark in MS paint or something?

Sorry, I cited a link then the ref seemed to crash even though I can still see the site. I need to run to work, but I didn't mean to cause difficulties and I'll try to fix it this evening.

Medical marijuana

2009-10-06T21:29:17Z

Mbaileyh:

Medical marijuana

2009-10-06T21:28:15Z

Mbaileyh: federal medical marijuana laws

Talk:Medical marijuana

2009-10-06T21:20:45Z

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Talk:Medical marijuana

2009-10-05T19:34:27Z

Mbaileyh: vending machine picture

Medical marijuana

2009-10-05T19:15:26Z

Mbaileyh:

Medical marijuana

2009-10-05T19:13:12Z

Mbaileyh: similar to automated perscription dispensers at some pharmacies, except marijuana has become so valuable as to require round the clock guard.