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GoodRaisin

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97. I'm opposed to being denied access to medical mj for relief of

Mon Mar 28, 2022, 03:28 PM

Mar 2022

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my own damn pain because a group of ignorant 75 yo white men (who have gerrymandered our state to keep themselves in power) think they know what’s better for my pain than I do and because they get money from Big Pharma to keep it that way.

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Medical marijuana does not help with anxiety, depression, study says. [View all] RandySF Mar 2022 OP

Reefer madness strikes again. Jacson6 Mar 2022 #1

Nahhhh RandySF Mar 2022 #2

seems like it to me as well dingosatemyusername Mar 2022 #11

I agree. I also agree you don't go bonkers like those hooked on alcohol, but it does not remove or Samrob Mar 2022 #25

Well, Few Drugs RobinA Mar 2022 #65

There are other ways to ingest this without smoking. lark Mar 2022 #71

Good thing I don't use it medicinally then. I'm just a stoner and I'm not even sure what brewens Mar 2022 #3

Finally, a study to support my experiences. BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #4

I wouldn't recommend it for headaches. Some headaches get worse. Earth-shine Mar 2022 #5

I have to get Botox injections in my scalp and neck for migraines. BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Mar 2022 #42

I understand that feeling GoodRaisin Mar 2022 #56

By saying the government should stay out of it, are you opposed to FDA regulations on drugs ? MichMan Mar 2022 #96

I'm opposed to being denied access to medical mj for relief of GoodRaisin Mar 2022 #97

Some strains cause headaches. lark Mar 2022 #72

It is very effective, at least for me. wanda4rafi Mar 2022 #7

Lucky you! BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #9

Was your response called for? n/t Strelnikov_ Mar 2022 #18

What, I can't jealous? BigmanPigman Mar 2022 #35

It helps my pain from nerve pain due to shingles. leftyladyfrommo Mar 2022 #17

It's helped my nerve pain too (from SCI) in my hands and arms GoodRaisin Mar 2022 #62

It helps my husband with excruciating pain...you have to use the proper dosage. Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #50

My wife uses the THC balm for joint pain. GumboYaYa Mar 2022 #68

I will have to try that...thanks Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #93

You didn't get inthewind21 Mar 2022 #74

269 pbmus Mar 2022 #6

So the risk of developing a weed habit was higher misanthrope Mar 2022 #15

I Thought This Was Strange RobinA Mar 2022 #67

Associate Professorships are senior faculty positions. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2022 #45

What Do You RobinA Mar 2022 #69

I'm married to one. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2022 #94

Study funded by an anti-drug group ZonkerHarris Mar 2022 #10

+1 Spot On! Emile Mar 2022 #16

No, unless you consider the National Institutes of Health an anti-drug group Tanuki Mar 2022 #73

When you have drug abuse in your title, that means you're an anti-drug group ZonkerHarris Mar 2022 #76

Exactly Calculating Mar 2022 #84

Here are some clean links to the news article and the study itself. hunter Mar 2022 #12

Well it's been 7 or 8 years but I went through some significant personal losses back then. CentralMass Mar 2022 #13

It makes me feel good! Emile Mar 2022 #14

I've smoked weed for 37 years sky_masterson Mar 2022 #19

Bullshit n/t LiberatedUSA Mar 2022 #20

+1 Roisin Ni Fiachra Mar 2022 #32

4 out those 5 sentences have gotchas. "People do x but this study says y" FreepFryer Mar 2022 #21

I got that from the contradiction... Hugin Mar 2022 #22

Indeed! If it has initials, it's a SYNDROME, not just a THING (Nt) FreepFryer Mar 2022 #24

"Sir, you have See-You-Dee..." DunDunDun! Hugin Mar 2022 #26

Also, the Sacklers have some nice opioids for you to get hooked on instead. First month is free! nt FreepFryer Mar 2022 #27

That stood out to me too. And it helps me with pain. nolabear Mar 2022 #51

I just call CUD "being a stoner". It's not generally a serious problem. sir pball Mar 2022 #55

also, referring to this as marijuana and not cannabis is HUGE tell. nt Baltimike Mar 2022 #59

Like opioids, it doesn't stop pain. multigraincracker Mar 2022 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Mar 2022 #60

Friend of mine with terminal cancer told me the same thing. Midnight Writer Mar 2022 #61

I would like to know the strain, percentage of THC and other compounds PuraVidaDreamin Mar 2022 #28

Yeah, but it gets me high... kentuck Mar 2022 #29

Typical antidepressants never worked for me... AngryOldDem Mar 2022 #30

No one asked me: Using it for those purposes for the last 4-5 years. Brainfodder Mar 2022 #31

My poem about weed. babydollhead Mar 2022 #33

Same here Doc Sportello Mar 2022 #37

Baloney. It works for anxiety, depression, pain and it also makes me want to panader0 Mar 2022 #34

+1 H2O Man Mar 2022 #63

Using marijuna doubles the risk of cannabis use disorder eh? fescuerescue Mar 2022 #36

Great responses Doc Sportello Mar 2022 #38

I agree. Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #44

Delta 8 sure helps calm me down. JanMichael Mar 2022 #39

Not surprising to me Johnny2X2X Mar 2022 #40

I would not trust the studies which are getting results big Pharm wants. I have personally Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #43

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Mar 2022 #57

If You've Been RobinA Mar 2022 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Mar 2022 #85

It should just be legal Calculating Mar 2022 #87

That is not true. The pharmaceutical companies are worried that they are about to lose a great Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #41

Bingo! Kid Berwyn Mar 2022 #58

What about paranoia? jcgoldie Mar 2022 #46

Behold the science deniers among us. Act_of_Reparation Mar 2022 #47

+1000 Johnny2X2X Mar 2022 #48

We love science and fully support it sarisataka Mar 2022 #53

Lol BannonsLiver Mar 2022 #64

I am not a science denier, I'm a reality affirmer. I have a med. marijuana card, it does work. Akoto Mar 2022 #78

Agree. And agree that personal use should be legal. Prescription Hortensis Mar 2022 #89

It is a flawed study with 186 participants by or for a group with an axe to grind...so it really Demsrule86 Mar 2022 #92

So you've read the publication, then? Act_of_Reparation Mar 2022 #95

One should ask... Why? Ohio Joe Mar 2022 #49

my experience is that it can make them worse Shellback Squid Mar 2022 #52

For me, by definition, it helps these problems ... Earth-shine Mar 2022 #54

Funny when I was having a major stress attack, it saved my life. lark Mar 2022 #66

This entire thread Sympthsical Mar 2022 #75

The reactions to this study here on DU Zeitghost Mar 2022 #77

So many contradicting studies makes it easy for confirmation bias to satisfy one's beliefs Flaleftist Mar 2022 #88

Anecdotally true for me maxsolomon Mar 2022 #79

I'm not finding any information about who Bettie Mar 2022 #80

The US Government funded it, intheflow May 2022 #98

Really? Every time I've smoked some marijuana, I've felt very happy and relaxed liberal_mama Mar 2022 #81

I've never had it show any improvement for any ailment. Mr.Bill Mar 2022 #82

Found more info on the study Bettie Mar 2022 #83

That's just a press release, the hospital's way of saying "Hey, look at us!" hunter Mar 2022 #90

It does however, give the information Bettie Mar 2022 #91

Many people report that Meowmee Mar 2022 #86