NORML.org - Working to Reform Marijuana Laws
clip from article: Humans have cultivated and consumed the flowering tops of the female cannabis plant, colloquially known as marijuana, since virtually the beginning of recorded history. Cannabis-based textiles dating to 7,000 B.C.E have been recovered in northern China, and the plant's use as a medicinal and mood altering agent date back nearly as far. In 2008, archeologists in Central Asia discovered over two-pounds of cannabis in the 2,700-year-old grave of an ancient shaman. After scientists conducted extensive testing on the material's potency, they affirmed, "[T]he most probable conclusion ... is that [ancient] culture[s] cultivated cannabis for pharmaceutical, psychoactive, and divinatory purposes." [ read more at link]
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Cannabis for Treatment of HIV-Related Peripheral Neuropathy
Cannabis for Treatment of HIV-Related Peripheral Neuropathy
clip from article: The full results of this study appear in the February 13, 2007 issue of the journal Neurology. Below is a brief summary of these results.
Dr. Abrams and the Community Consortium conducted a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of smoked marijuana to treat pain caused by HIV-related peripheral neuropathy (injury to the nerves that supply feelings to your arms and feet). The study evaluated whether marijuana had an effect on pain relief. Marijuana was compared to a placebo; a cigarette that smells and tastes like marijuana but has no active ingredients (THC).
The study evaluated both ongoing neuropathic pain (clinical pain) and temporary pain induced by applying heat and capsaicin (ingredient that makes red peppers hot) cream to a small area of the skin (experimental pain). [read more at link]
clip from article: The full results of this study appear in the February 13, 2007 issue of the journal Neurology. Below is a brief summary of these results.
Dr. Abrams and the Community Consortium conducted a study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of smoked marijuana to treat pain caused by HIV-related peripheral neuropathy (injury to the nerves that supply feelings to your arms and feet). The study evaluated whether marijuana had an effect on pain relief. Marijuana was compared to a placebo; a cigarette that smells and tastes like marijuana but has no active ingredients (THC).
The study evaluated both ongoing neuropathic pain (clinical pain) and temporary pain induced by applying heat and capsaicin (ingredient that makes red peppers hot) cream to a small area of the skin (experimental pain). [read more at link]
Medical Marijuana Campaigns In San Diego County Score Major Endorsements! - Patient Care Association
Medical Marijuana Campaigns In San Diego County Score Major Endorsements! - Patient Care Association
clipped from article: The campaigns to allow and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries in Lemon Grove, Del Mar and Solana Beach (Propositions T, H and W, respectively) have recently received the endorsements of political parties in San Diego County from across the political spectrum including – the San Diego County Democratic Party, the San Diego County Libertarian Party and the San Diego County Green Party!
These endorsements show just how mainstream, and broad, the fight for medical marijuana access has become. Unlike other political issues, which tend to clearly divide conservatives and liberals, the rights of the citizens of the State of California to allow qualified patients access to marijuana medicine has clearly united compassionate voters on all sides of the isle.
Other prominent endorsements for these initiatives include:
More endorsements are expected in the coming weeks. However, patients and supporters will have to wait until November 6th for the most important endorsement – that of the voting public.
For more information on the initiatives to allow and regulate medical marijuana, visit http://www.RegulateCannabis.org/.
clipped from article: The campaigns to allow and regulate medical marijuana dispensaries in Lemon Grove, Del Mar and Solana Beach (Propositions T, H and W, respectively) have recently received the endorsements of political parties in San Diego County from across the political spectrum including – the San Diego County Democratic Party, the San Diego County Libertarian Party and the San Diego County Green Party!
These endorsements show just how mainstream, and broad, the fight for medical marijuana access has become. Unlike other political issues, which tend to clearly divide conservatives and liberals, the rights of the citizens of the State of California to allow qualified patients access to marijuana medicine has clearly united compassionate voters on all sides of the isle.
Other prominent endorsements for these initiatives include:
- Congressman Bob Filner
- Judge James Gray (Retired), Libertarian Vice Presidential Candidate
- Assemblymember Tom Ammiano
- Lori Saldana, Former Speaker Pro Tempore, California Assembly
- Alex Kreit, Law Professor at Thomas Jefferson University and Head of the San Diego City Medical Marijuana Taskforce
- Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
- San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access
- California NORM
More endorsements are expected in the coming weeks. However, patients and supporters will have to wait until November 6th for the most important endorsement – that of the voting public.
For more information on the initiatives to allow and regulate medical marijuana, visit http://www.RegulateCannabis.org/.
Lebanon news - NOW Lebanon -Marijuana kills cancer?
Lebanon news - NOW Lebanon -Marijuana kills cancer?
clip from article: It is commonly known that in some states, like California, you can get a prescription for smoking Marijuana when you suffer from various diseases, cancer being one of them. In this case, it helps with nausea caused by chemotherapy and gives a much needed relief to people battling this horrific disease.
But this is not what this post is about. Scientists actually found that a Cannabis compound can help fight metastasis in certain aggressive forms of cancer. After 20 years of research, a couple of scientists at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco say they may have found a way to stop cancer from spreading and even cure it.
[ read more at link]
clip from article: It is commonly known that in some states, like California, you can get a prescription for smoking Marijuana when you suffer from various diseases, cancer being one of them. In this case, it helps with nausea caused by chemotherapy and gives a much needed relief to people battling this horrific disease.
But this is not what this post is about. Scientists actually found that a Cannabis compound can help fight metastasis in certain aggressive forms of cancer. After 20 years of research, a couple of scientists at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco say they may have found a way to stop cancer from spreading and even cure it.
[ read more at link]
Can Marijuana Prevent Cancer?
Can Marijuana Prevent Cancer?
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1. Marijuana use is associated with higher risk for testicular cancer. In a 2011 study published in the journal Cancer, researchers from the National Cancer Institute found that men with testicular cancer were 2.2 times more likely to be regular marijuana smokers (daily or more often) then men without this rare cancer. A 2009 study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle found the same thing. Researchers aren’t sure exactly why, but note that “The exact mechanism of how heavy marijuana use might increase the risk of TGCT (testicular germ cell tumors) is unknown, however chronic marijuana exposure has multiple adverse effects on the endocrine and reproductive systems such as gynecomastia, impotence, reduced sperm counts, and suppressed testosterone.”
2. Marijuana more than doubles lung cancer risk. French researchers concluded in a 2008 study that marijuana users were 2.4 times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-users. And cancer investigators in New Zealand found that the heaviest marijuana users in their 2008 study had a five-fold higher risk for lung cancer compared to non-users. In general, they found that smoking one joint daily for a year raised risk slightly more than a pack-a-day smoking habit did.
[read more at link]
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1. Marijuana use is associated with higher risk for testicular cancer. In a 2011 study published in the journal Cancer, researchers from the National Cancer Institute found that men with testicular cancer were 2.2 times more likely to be regular marijuana smokers (daily or more often) then men without this rare cancer. A 2009 study from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle found the same thing. Researchers aren’t sure exactly why, but note that “The exact mechanism of how heavy marijuana use might increase the risk of TGCT (testicular germ cell tumors) is unknown, however chronic marijuana exposure has multiple adverse effects on the endocrine and reproductive systems such as gynecomastia, impotence, reduced sperm counts, and suppressed testosterone.”
2. Marijuana more than doubles lung cancer risk. French researchers concluded in a 2008 study that marijuana users were 2.4 times more likely to develop lung cancer than non-users. And cancer investigators in New Zealand found that the heaviest marijuana users in their 2008 study had a five-fold higher risk for lung cancer compared to non-users. In general, they found that smoking one joint daily for a year raised risk slightly more than a pack-a-day smoking habit did.
New Study Says Marijuana Could Stop Cancer from Spreading
New Study Says Marijuana Could Stop Cancer from Spreading
clip from article: Breast cancer kills. Even mentioning the term can be a little creepy. However, thanks to slow but steady scientific progress, it’s not the killer it once was. We’re starting to understand that genetics plays a role in a minority of cases. We’ve found clear links to obesity, high-fat diets, and cigarette smoking. Lack of exercise probably plays a role, too. Regular screening seems like a good idea, but, like many ideas in science, it has some controversy. Treatments are markedly better than they once were, but they can be tough.The cannabis plant could help. We all know that THC improves appetite and nausea for anyone enduring chemotherapy. This relief is quite the feat. I don’t want to upset anyone’s stomach with a description, but nausea is no treat. We’re not talking about the average queasiness here. Chemotherapy often creates the kind of nausea that prevents any kind of concentrated effort, any movement, and just about any pleasant thought. Never mind eating enough to stay strong and healthy during a challenging time. Unfortunately, nausea drugs can be pricey. Most require that a patient swallow them — hardly a delightful thought under the circumstances. The lucky few who can get a pill down still have to wait for digestion before they feel better. Inhaled cannabis can do all that in seconds for a fraction of the cost. Which would you choose for yourself or your loved ones? [read more at link]
clip from article: Breast cancer kills. Even mentioning the term can be a little creepy. However, thanks to slow but steady scientific progress, it’s not the killer it once was. We’re starting to understand that genetics plays a role in a minority of cases. We’ve found clear links to obesity, high-fat diets, and cigarette smoking. Lack of exercise probably plays a role, too. Regular screening seems like a good idea, but, like many ideas in science, it has some controversy. Treatments are markedly better than they once were, but they can be tough.The cannabis plant could help. We all know that THC improves appetite and nausea for anyone enduring chemotherapy. This relief is quite the feat. I don’t want to upset anyone’s stomach with a description, but nausea is no treat. We’re not talking about the average queasiness here. Chemotherapy often creates the kind of nausea that prevents any kind of concentrated effort, any movement, and just about any pleasant thought. Never mind eating enough to stay strong and healthy during a challenging time. Unfortunately, nausea drugs can be pricey. Most require that a patient swallow them — hardly a delightful thought under the circumstances. The lucky few who can get a pill down still have to wait for digestion before they feel better. Inhaled cannabis can do all that in seconds for a fraction of the cost. Which would you choose for yourself or your loved ones? [read more at link]
Investigating cancer-fighting properties of cannabis-related chemical
Investigating cancer-fighting properties of cannabis-related chemical September 28, 2012 in Cancer (Medical Xpress)—Chemicals similar to those found in cannabis form the basis of a new drug that is being trialled in UK cancer patients for the first time. The trial – funded by Newcastle University spin-out company e-Therapeutics plc, who also manufacture the drug – will investigate its potential for treating patients with a variety of solid tumours. Ads by Google Stage 4 Cancer Treatments - Chat w/a Cancer Info Expert About Stage 4 Cancer Treatment Options. - www.CancerCenter.com Prostate Cancer Treatment - Revolutionary Prostate Cancer Treatment. Call 888 542-9237 Today - www.cyberknifeofsocal.com The drug, called dexanabinol, is from a family of compounds called cannabinoids. It is chemically related to compounds found in cannabis plants, but is synthesised in the lab and lacks any cannabis-like psychological effects. Professor Ruth Plummer from Newcastle University, who is leading the trial, said: "The starting point for this trial was to map networks of proteins that appear to have a role in cancer, identify points at which these networks could be disrupted, and then see if there were existing drugs to target these points.
Read more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancer-fighting-properties-cannabis-related-chemical.html#jCp
Investigating cancer-fighting properties of cannabis-related chemicalRead more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancer-fighting-properties-cannabis-related-chemical.html#jCp
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(Medical Xpress)—Chemicals similar to those found in cannabis form the basis of a new drug that is being trialled in UK cancer patients for the first time.
The trial – funded by Newcastle University spin-out company e-Therapeutics plc, who also manufacture the drug – will investigate its potential for treating patients with a variety of solid tumours.
The drug, called dexanabinol, is from a family of compounds called cannabinoids. It is chemically related to compounds found in cannabis plants, but is synthesised in the lab and lacks any cannabis-like psychological effects.
Professor Ruth Plummer from Newcastle University, who is leading the trial, said: "The starting point for this trial was to map networks of proteins that appear to have a role in cancer, identify points at which these networks could be disrupted, and then see if there were existing drugs to target these points.
"It was this novel approach - known as network pharmacology - that first highlighted the potential cancer-fighting properties of dexanabinol, which was originally developed to treat patients with severe head injuries. While this certainly illustrates that there may be compounds with real therapeutic potential related to those found in cannabis, it also points to the importance of applying rigorous scientific methods when selecting molecules that might have potential as cancer treatments.[read more at link]
(Medical Xpress)—Chemicals similar to those found in cannabis form the basis of a new drug that is being trialled in UK cancer patients for the first time. The trial – funded by Newcastle University spin-out company e-Therapeutics plc, who also manufacture the drug – will investigate its potential for treating patients with a variety of solid tumours.
Read more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancer-fighting-properties-cannabis-related-chemical.html#jCp
Read more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancer-fighting-properties-cannabis-related-chemical.html#jCp
Investigating cancer-fighting properties of cannabis-related chemical September 28, 2012 in Cancer (Medical Xpress)—Chemicals similar to those found in cannabis form the basis of a new drug that is being trialled in UK cancer patients for the first time. The trial – funded by Newcastle University spin-out company e-Therapeutics plc, who also manufacture the drug – will investigate its potential for treating patients with a variety of solid tumours. Ads by Google Stage 4 Cancer Treatments - Chat w/a Cancer Info Expert About Stage 4 Cancer Treatment Options. - www.CancerCenter.com Prostate Cancer Treatment - Revolutionary Prostate Cancer Treatment. Call 888 542-9237 Today - www.cyberknifeofsocal.com The drug, called dexanabinol, is from a family of compounds called cannabinoids. It is chemically related to compounds found in cannabis plants, but is synthesised in the lab and lacks any cannabis-like psychological effects. Professor Ruth Plummer from Newcastle University, who is leading the trial, said: "The starting point for this trial was to map networks of proteins that appear to have a role in cancer, identify points at which these networks could be disrupted, and then see if there were existing drugs to target these points.
Read more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancer-fighting-properties-cannabis-related-chemical.html#jCp
Read more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancer-fighting-properties-cannabis-related-chemical.html#jCp
Investigating cancer-fighting properties of cannabis-related chemical September 28, 2012 in Cancer (Medical Xpress)—Chemicals similar to those found in cannabis form the basis of a new drug that is being trialled in UK cancer patients for the first time. The trial – funded by Newcastle University spin-out company e-Therapeutics plc, who also manufacture the drug – will investigate its potential for treating patients with a variety of solid tumours. Ads by Google Stage 4 Cancer Treatments - Chat w/a Cancer Info Expert About Stage 4 Cancer Treatment Options. - www.CancerCenter.com Prostate Cancer Treatment - Revolutionary Prostate Cancer Treatment. Call 888 542-9237 Today - www.cyberknifeofsocal.com The drug, called dexanabinol, is from a family of compounds called cannabinoids. It is chemically related to compounds found in cannabis plants, but is synthesised in the lab and lacks any cannabis-like psychological effects. Professor Ruth Plummer from Newcastle University, who is leading the trial, said: "The starting point for this trial was to map networks of proteins that appear to have a role in cancer, identify points at which these networks could be disrupted, and then see if there were existing drugs to target these points.
Read more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancer-fighting-properties-cannabis-related-chemical.html#jCp
Read more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancer-fighting-properties-cannabis-related-chemical.html#jCp
(Medical Xpress)—Chemicals similar to those found in cannabis form the basis of a new drug that is being trialled in UK cancer patients for the first time. The trial – funded by Newcastle University spin-out company e-Therapeutics plc, who also manufacture the drug – will investigate its potential for treating patients with a variety of solid tumours.
Read more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancer-fighting-properties-cannabis-related-chemical.html#jCp
Read more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancer-fighting-properties-cannabis-related-chemical.html#jCp
Investigating cancer-fighting properties of cannabis-related chemical September 28, 2012 in Cancer (Medical Xpress)—Chemicals similar to those found in cannabis form the basis of a new drug that is being trialled in UK cancer patients for the first time. The trial – funded by Newcastle University spin-out company e-Therapeutics plc, who also manufacture the drug – will investigate its potential for treating patients with a variety of solid tumours. Ads by Google Stage 4 Cancer Treatments - Chat w/a Cancer Info Expert About Stage 4 Cancer Treatment Options. - www.CancerCenter.com Prostate Cancer Treatment - Revolutionary Prostate Cancer Treatment. Call 888 542-9237 Today - www.cyberknifeofsocal.com The drug, called dexanabinol, is from a family of compounds called cannabinoids. It is chemically related to compounds found in cannabis plants, but is synthesised in the lab and lacks any cannabis-like psychological effects. Professor Ruth Plummer from Newcastle University, who is leading the trial, said: "The starting point for this trial was to map networks of proteins that appear to have a role in cancer, identify points at which these networks could be disrupted, and then see if there were existing drugs to target these points.
Read more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancer-fighting-properties-cannabis-related-chemical.html#jCp
Read more at: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-09-cancer-fighting-properties-cannabis-related-chemical.html#jCp
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