Marijuana.

Weed doesn't help me at all, But for some reason cannabis resin does. Weed mainly gives you a body high, with resin it calms your mind.

To my knowledge, BP is not an "approved" condition in any state with MMJ laws.

Why would anybody smoke an indica strain when you can just buy high cbd oil concentrate and vape it?

Smoking pot is carcinogenic, so of course it can lead to lung cancer, and i am sure it already has. The statement above is ridiculous. How would you know nobody has gotten lung cancer form smoking cannabis? ..You wouldn't

Sorry if this turns into a long post but here is my experience. I smoked cannabis casually as a teenager. This was the 90's in the pot growing centers of California as I live near Humbolt and my suppliers grew hydroponic green bud so when I hear that pot is much more potent now, this is not the case for me. It was enjoyable and relaxing ....alcohol was another story. You don't do stupid stuff when smoking but sure do when drinking.

I didn't touch the stuff for over 15 years but I became very physically ill in my 30's and diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. My parents had a few friends who have the condition and I talked with several people who told me cannabis is the most effective treatment. I considered it for a couple years and continued to get sicker. One night I decided I couldn't take the pain and sickness any longer and needed to call and get legal and try it. My husband had been pushing me to try it for a few years at this point and before I told him I'd decided it was time he made another plea and said you really need to give it a shot and I said I'd already decided to do so last night so I made the appointment that day and had my card and my pot a few hours later.

I smoked 3 puffs....got very high and panicked. I was paranoid. I felt better physically but kept thinking things like "what have I done...I've ruined my life....what kind of parent am I. The Feds could still arrest me. I called my best friend who had used it a few times recently and she talked me down. The pot didn't make me paranoid....it was what people and society think of people who use it that caused it. My friend helped me figure that part out and the next experience I took 1 puff and felt no paranoia and physically so much better. I've used on and off for about 5 years. Extracts used for vaping and dabbing did nothing for me for some reason. Edibles make me nauseous, while smoking a few puffs takes nauseous away. Most people now a days prefer extracts and vaping. It's more potent for most but I find the opposite to be true for me. Something in the plant matter itself helps me for whatever reason.

Cannabis is the most effective anti anxiety med available for me. When I'm suicidal, smoking can nip it in the bud instantly. I have ZERO come down from it and I do get extreme anxiety. When I'm manic, I use indica strains and it calms me down. When depressed I use Sativa and it lifts me up. I learned that Sativa during mania is not a good idea for me.

Even if Bipolar is not covered, chances are depression or anxiety are, and they are part of bipolar so you should be able to obtain a card for the symptoms of bipolar.

To my knowledge, nobody has gotten lung cancer from cannabis use alone. You don't smoke 20 a day like cigarettes.

Stop sign is right that daily use reduces the "high" and you don't feel much different than taking a Klonopin....but cannabis is much safer and less addictive by a long shot. Cannabis is so much safer than every psych drug I've researched. Nobody dies from cannabis or has kidney failure or thyroid failure. It doesn't make you see things or act like an idiot the way television portrays.

Many psych drugs cause suicide and paranoia and psychotic breaks. I guess cannabis can do that too for some people but it's less extreme and I've never seen it happen in an extreme way.

Daily use of cannabis is safer than most psych drugs but people who haven't fully researched the topic like to chime in and repeat misinformations from studies conducted long along on Monkeyd who they SUFFOCATED with the stuff. There is newer and better information out there people. Please look into it before spreading falsehoods.

The problem is it's so regulated by the government (look into why....it's fascinating) that the kind of studies we need conducted can't be conducted because of ridiculous government regulations. We need to INSIST on more studies and this IS a medicine. If you don't want to smoke it fine. I looked my nose down on smokers before trying it, because I bought into the propaganda.

If you are miserable and have tried the psych drugs which have a much more dangerous and deadly profile, why not give it a shot? Or not. Be informed and don't go off the regurgitation of the uneducated public.

Whatever you decide I hope you stay well.

My theory as to why its not legal federally TODAY is the big pharma is paying to push poorly designed studies that demonize it, because they know it will replace a lot of their meds, many of which are very expensive, psych meds, nausea meds for people on chemo etc... it wouldn't put them out of business, but i think it would be a swift kick in the nuts to their profit margins. Because you its way cheaper (and better) to grow it than synthesize each chemical thats active in the plant and make pills (which they do now as marinol (THC in a pill) and i was actually on at one point). Big pharma really does not want medicine to be legal (even if its safer and helps patients more) if the patient can grow their own supply in their home. That is bad for their bottom line, and why i believe its still illegal.

So, anyone think my theory sounds plausible? The spins because of money.

You hit it on the head, that is the one and only reason that it is still illegal.
Big Pharma is very powerful and in bed with big powerful politicians.
It is the sad story of America today.
When they come up with right plan it will be legal and all the small
businesses will be driven out of business.

Thc doubles your heart rate, which is why some people have heart attacks after smoking it. It's been known to lower blood pressure, and have an effect on blood sugar. It's also linked to liver disease, lung disease, testicular cancer, respitory disorders and stunts the development of the pre frontal cortex in brains under 25 years of age, and there are many other studies that have proven the harmful effects of thc.

Now I'm still for the legalization of it, because I think alcohol is every bit as harmful, and it is legal.
With the side effect profile of thc, i can see why many states don't want it legalized.

THC does NOT... i repeat, NOT double your heart rate... thats propaganda, and pure bull ****. And cbd in marijuana has been shown to inhibit cancer cell growth, not cause testicular cancer... where are you getting these bogus facts from. The only one id go along with is that it shouldnt be used by minors, because any drug taken when the brain is developing has potential to leave a permanent mark... but they give adderal and Ritalin to kids as you as SIX!!! Thats a hard drug, its a really hard drug actually, like if the kid got their hands on a bottle and had the IRs (which taste like candy, no joke they have a sugary taste to them) the kid might eat the whole bottle, which may be enough to either kill the poor little fella outright or at least cause some permanent brain damage as amphetamine abuse often leads to...

Smoking MJ was like a miracle cure for my menstrual cramps. Worked faster and longer than ibuprophen or Aleve.

Unfortunately, I'm one of the ones who gets paranoid, and strangely also cold with shivers and teeth chattering so I quit many yrs ago. But ElsaMars' post has me thinking.

So if I'm following the thread correctly, if you get paranoid and have anxiety you want CBD and not THC?

Big pharma pays to have studies done in their way to get the results they want... anyone here ever design a scientific experiment and plan the thing so you get a desired result? I have and you can do that, they've got the bucks to demonize something thats all in all probably less harmful than aspirin... wake up america!!! Its time.

Aspirin doesn't give you heart attacks, collapse lungs and cause chronic respiratory ailments that using cannabis does. In fact, I can say for absolute certain that a majority of those who regularly take aspirin don't develop an addiction to it, to the point where they spend all their time sitting around the house in a high induced stupor rather than going to work or taking on other daily responsibilities expected of them.

Another thing that I didn't mention before is that cannabis also has been shown to cause permanent affects several parts of the brain called the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and cerebellum. Prolonged usage at an age where the brain hasn't fully finished developing also has been known to cause permanent shrinkage and permanent reduction of blood flow.

Putting this all together, it's highly probable that cannabis usage, especially chronic usage starting at an early age where the brain isn't fully done developing can cause permanent damage.

Aspirin can be deadly. Cannabis is not. Psych meds are dangerous. Look up what the statistics of thyroid and kidney damage are with long term lithium use. Look up all psych drugs. There is a risk with everything pretty much. Tylenol causes liver failure. Why demonized cannabis? Does cannabis make some people lazy? Sure...but not everyone. Do psych meds cause laziness, sure can. We deny pot smokers employment them call them lazy. It would be funny if it wasn't so serious. People have been put in jail, ripped from their families and lost employment for smoking an innocent plant. And some idiots still think that's fair.

Alcohol is not in the same league as cannabis. Not by a long shot and a half. Someone with liver damage can die from Tylenol. I guess it's not impossible for someone to have a heart attack from cannabis but they would have had that heart attack from sex or a mild jog.

Thc will double the heart rate of someone who is not a regular user. Its a fact!
I can agree though that cbd does inhibit cancer cell growth, but thats cbd.
There are multiple independent studies linking thc to testicular cancer.
Cbd is the only good thing about marijuana, thc however is horrible for you.
Big pharma doesn't give a damn about marijuana, and whether it's legal or not, for thats propaganda.
I know first hand that it's propaganda.

I haven't read most posts yet, but I agree with those who say CBD is helpful and THC isn't. THC makes me instantly psychotic to the point I become catatonic. That's great for exercise if you can't stop moving, but the fear that causes it isn't fun. It also changes my surroundings in some kind of abstract, impressionistic painting, like there's a lot of fog with bright lights shining through which can be very dangerous, more so when I (suddenly) can move freely.

Cannabinoids are neuromodulators which decrease neuronal activity, like anticonvulsants do (indeed). Alcohol does the same but doesn't act as a neuromodulator, it just reduces activity more directly. Benzodiazepines work similarly. CBD would be preferable since it controls the brain more like it should be controlled, I'd say. It doesn't cause as severe paradoxical effects.

But I much prefer nicotine, which works similarly. It's a pretty good antipsychotic.

I'm not sure which kind I had but MJ made music slow way down in the car and then I hallucinated a stop bar in front of me while driving. I stopped in the middle of the road and just SAT there a few blocks from home. If the police had been near by I would've been in trouble.

Thats basically all i am saying. CBD is very good for you, with many benefits, while THC is horrible for you with many short term and serious long term side effects. Nobody can argue against THC being bad for you.

Here is an article which basically does argue this. In excess, many things people consume ALL the time are bad. Too much water, eating meat, soda , etc. too much of anything has a potential danger.

7 Proven Medical Benefits of THC

When using psych drugs, we weigh the pros and cons. The potential dangers against the reward. Cannabis should just be another option. people need to stop demonizing it.

Some people appear to have very bad reactions to it. Some of the things people have reported seeing on this thread after smoking sound horrifying and I'm very sorry that happened. I do know a few people who would probably pay extra to get those results though. It's safest to try in the presence of people you trust, just in case.

Pot smoking 101: never drive while high.

This has been a public service announcement

In all seriousness though, I'm sorry that happened to you. (((Hugs)))

I know this is a little off topic but it goes to demonstrate how cannabis is demonized. Starting around age 10 I developed horrible stomach pain that brought me to the doctors often. It feels like I have razor blades in my gut mixed with acidic Drano to burn and eat away my insides. I've been in and out of the ER for it for years. They have ran so many tests over the years and cannot determine the cause. A few years ago, I had an attack and ended in the ER. They drew blood and awhile later the doctor came to see me. She asked if I used recreational drugs. I told her that I used cannabis occasionally for pain. She said "oh, that's what's causing this, we see it all the time". In the background, the male nurse was shaking his head at me indicating the doctor was full of it, which I already knew. I told her it had been awhile since I smoked but she said that didn't matter. The nurse then chimed in and said that my blood work was negative for marijuana which makes sense since I hadn't smoked in weeks. But a freakin doctor who should KNOW BETTER made an erroneous diagnosis for what I can only figure is a personal opinion of cannabis. She had zero evidence and yet gave me a diagnosis. It's hard as hell to trust professionals and they only have themselves to blame. She should have been reprimanded at the least....but I didn't complain. I should have though. Doctors shouldn't get into the habit of diagnosing based on guess work.

Pain relief, ptsd, nausea, asthma, glaucoma, sleep aid are what cbd is used for. I question the credibility of leafscience.com
I trust mayoclinic, johns hopkins,Forbes, webmd with there high credibility.

The last link is from high times which says only cbd has medical benefits.

Marijuana (Cannabis sativa) Evidence - Mayo Clinic

Marijuana: How Does It Affect You?
http://http://www.forbes.com/sites/a.../#6dea78ad25df
Marijuana and depression: What's the link? - Mayo Clinic
Mental health effects linked to marijuana ? The Johns Hopkins News-Letter
http://drleonardcoldwell.com/tag/alt...int=pdf-search
10 Little-Known Uses for CBD ? High Times

Marijuana shrinks gray matter in the brain.
Psychology today another credible source.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog...abis-the-brain

You said that nobody can argue THC has medicinal benefits. There are studies which indicate otherwise whether you choose to believe it or not. Will it be effective for everyone? No, of course not. But I know many who it is helpful for and my own experience is that THC is helpful in reducing symptoms. I used to use a strain called AC/DC which is high CBD and such a small amount of THC that is doesn't produce the "high". I wish it worked for me but did nothing for anxiety, sleep or pain. This is the same results Seen many others have. I know that anecdotal evidence is not universally convincing but it is convincing for me since I'm the one feeling the results.

I see in you signature that you take Methylpenidate. A controlled substance which can cause rapid or irregular heartbeat, delirium, panic, psychosis and heart failure. I'm guessing you weighed the pros and cons, decided it was worth the risk and it paid off? You say THC doesn't help and I say it does help me and others I know. It should be an option for people and they should see for themselves if it's helpful.

In the world of canbabis research, many of the studies medical professionals base their finding on are flawed. For every article you find giving the pros, there is another with the cons. Legalize it fully, give people the right to find out for themselves if they wish to try. That is all I'm saying basically. We are unique and what helps one person might kill another.

Risperidone is also linked to diabetes as are many other psych meds. Again, we weigh the pros and cons right? Why deny people relief?

I only take it occasionally, when i need to get something done, and it is a small dose.

The metabolic effects including diabetes is effected in only .1-1% of people who take it, plus it is considered to be dose dependent. I take between .75 - 1mg

I just find it hard to believe that a high thc strain gives you the relief you think it does. Are you sure its not just the high your seeking and craving, makes you believe it is helping you?