Public Say Medical Marijuana O.K... But 51 % hate on recreational use...

​​Just like local cannabis clubs who happen to be closing their doorways because of a federal attack, a brand new poll was launched showing that an increasing number of people really support medicinal marijuana. Based on a CBS news poll carried out in the finish of October, 77 percent of individuals stated they believe marijuana ought to be legal, only to assist relieve health conditions. 

However, most individuals are in opposition to outright legalizing pot, with 51 percent of individuals interviewed stated they believe that all marijuana strains ought to be illegal, several that's remained relatively exactly the same during the last couple of years, based on the poll. Still, three out of 10 people interviewed think that cannabis being moved in to the country under government -approved medicinal marijuana programs has been employed for reasons apart from relieving health conditions as recommended. 

Other interesting information in the poll: 

About 54 percent of ladies oppose legalizing marijuana, while 46 percent of males favor legalizing it. 

Support for legalizing marijuana is most powerful in the western world, where 10 from the 16 states have some type of legalized medicinal marijuana use. About 48 percent of People in america around the west coast think marijuana use ought to be legal, in comparison to 45 percent say it ought to be illegal. 

Seven in 10 Republicans oppose legalizing marijuana. Two in three liberals wish to legalize pot while two in three conservatives believe it shouldn't be legal  moderates are divided. 

About 52 percent of individuals under 3 decades old favor legalizing the pot, while People in america between your age range of 30 and 44 are divided. No real surprise that older People in america often oppose legalizing marijuana, particularly individuals 65 and older, composed of 62 percent 

Around Roughly 52% of people under three decades old favor legalizing marijuana, while United states peopleAmerican people age rangeb/t chronilogical age of 30 and 44 are divided. Not surprising that seniors in americaUS People frequently oppose legalizing cannabis.

Candidate Cain Cuddles Close to Cannabis...

Why is it that you don't hear a politician say these type of logical things until they are losing their grip on what ever sliver of power they thought they had?

As this headline screams "Herman Cain Says Medical Marijuana Regulation Should Be Left To The States" ... yeah I've heard that one before, however I am intrigued... tell me more.

Republican presidential candidate Hermain Cain on Tuesday said the regulation of medical marijuana dispensaries should be left to the states.

"If states want to legalize medical cannabis, I think that's a state's right," said Cain, according to NBC News' Andrew Rafferty. "Because one of my overriding approaches to looking at all of these issues -- most of them belong at the state, because when you do something federally ... you try to force one-size-fits-all." 

Cain's comments, which came at a campaign stop in Urbandale, Iowa, mark the first time that Cain has taken a position on the legalization of cannabis. At the 2011 Ames Straw Poll in August, Cain dodged questions regarding medical marijuana, simply walking away when pressed on the issue.

CA Medical Assn. Calls for Legalization of Marijuana

Trustees of the California Medical Assn., which represents more than 35,000 physicians statewide, adopted the position at their annual meeting in Anaheim late Friday. It is the first major medical association in the nation to urge legalization of the drug (Marijuana), according to a group spokeswoman, who said the larger membership was notified Saturday.

Dr. Donald Lyman, the Sacramento physician who wrote the group's new policy, attributed the shift to growing frustration over the law, which permits cannabis use with a doctor's recommendation. That, he said, has created an untenable situation for physicians: deciding whether to give patients a substance that is illegal under federal law.

"It's an uncomfortable position for doctors," he said. "It is an open question whetheror not. That question can only be answered once it is legalized and more research is done. Then, and only then, can we know what it is useful for."

The CMA's new stance appears to have as much to do with politics as science. The group has rejected one of the main arguments of medical marijuana advocates, declaring that the substance has few proven health benefits and comparing it to a "folk remedy."

The group acknowledges some health risk associated with and proposes that it be regulated along the lines of alcohol and tobacco. But it says the consequences of criminalization outweigh the hazards.

Lyman says current laws have "proven to be a failed public health policy." He cited increased prison costs, the effect on families when users are imprisoned and racial inequalities in drug-sentencing cases.


"I wonder ," said John Lovell, spokesman for the California Police Chiefs Assn. "Given everything that we know about the physiological impacts of marijuana — how it affects young brains, the number of accidents associated with driving under the influence — it's just an unbelievably "

The CMA's view is also controversial in the medical community.

Dr. Robert DuPont, an M.D. and professor of psychiatry at Medical School, said the association's call for legalization showed "a reckless disregard of the public health. I think it's going to lead to more use, and that, to me, is a public health concern. I'm not sure they've thought through what the implications of legalization would be."

Dr. Igor Grant, head of the Center for , defended the drug's therapeutic use.

"There's good evidence that it has medicinal value," he said. "Can you say it's 100% bulletproof? No. But the research we've done at the center shows it's helpful with certain types of pain."

The federal government views cannabis as a substance with no medical use, on a par with

But Washington appears to be moving in the other direction. As recently as July, the federal government turned down a request to reclassify marijuana. That decision is being appealed in federal court by legalization advocates.

In recent weeks, the Obama administration has begun cracking down on California's medical marijuana industry, threatening to prosecute landlords who rent buildings to pot dispensaries.

California's marijuana laws have eased over the last 15 years. State voters passed Proposition 215 in 1996, decriminalizing it for medicinal purposes. Federal law still prohibits the sale or possession of the drug for any reason.

The CMA opposed Proposition 215, and it argues that doctors have been placed unwillingly in the center of the feud over the drug.

"When the proposition passed, we as an organized medical community got thrown into the middle of this issue, because the posture of the proposition and its proponents found that cannabis is a medicinal product that is useful for a long list of specific ailments," Lyman said.

The state has since softened its laws on even recreational use of the drug. In 2010, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill that reclassified possession of less than an ounce from a misdemeanor to an infraction.

At the same time, the number of marijuana dispensaries was skyrocketing, to between 1,000 and 2,000 statewide, according to estimates by law enforcement officials. In January, the Los Angeles City Council set strict limits on pot outlets, ordering the closure of hundreds of them.

Opinion polls show that state voters continue to be in favor of medical marijuana but are divided on the question of total legalization. A recent survey by the Public Policy Institute of California found 51% opposed to complete legalization and 46% in favor.

Last November, California voters rejected

Across the country, physicians have called for more cannabis-related research. The CMA's parent organization, the

Meanwhile, Lyman said, "there is considerable harm being done."

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CA Medical Assn. Calls for Legalization of Marijuana

Trustees of the California Medical Assn., which represents more than 35,000 physicians statewide, adopted the position at their annual meeting in Anaheim late Friday. It is the first major medical association in the nation to urge legalization of the drug (marijuana ), according to a group spokeswoman, who said the larger membership was notified Saturday.

Dr. Donald Lyman, the Sacramento physician who wrote the group's new policy, attributed the shift to growing frustration over California's medical marijuana law, which permits cannabis use with a doctor's recommendation. That, he said, has created an untenable situation for physicians: deciding whether to give patients a substance that is illegal under federal law.

"It's an uncomfortable position for doctors," he said. "It is an open question whether cannabis is useful or not. That question can only be answered once it is legalized and more research is done. Then, and only then, can we know what it is useful for."

The CMA's new stance appears to have as much to do with politics as science. The group has rejected one of the main arguments of medical marijuana advocates, declaring that the substance has few proven health benefits and comparing it to a "folk remedy."

The group acknowledges some health risk associated with marijuana use and proposes that it be regulated along the lines of alcohol and tobacco. But it says the consequences of criminalization outweigh the hazards.

Lyman says current laws have "proven to be a failed public health policy." He cited increased prison costs, the effect on families when marijuana users are imprisoned and racial inequalities in drug-sentencing cases.

The organization's announcement provoked some angry response.

"I wonder what they're smoking," said John Lovell, spokesman for the California Police Chiefs Assn. "Given everything that we know about the physiological impacts of marijuana — how it affects young brains, the number of accidents associated with driving under the influence — it's just an unbelievably irresponsible position." 

The CMA's view is also controversial in the medical community.

Dr. Robert DuPont, an M.D. and professor of psychiatry at Georgetown Medical School, said the association's call for legalization showed "a reckless disregard of the public health. I think it's going to lead to more use, and that, to me, is a public health concern. I'm not sure they've thought through what the implications of legalization would be."

Dr. Igor Grant, head of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis at UC San Diego, defended the drug's therapeutic use.

"There's good evidence that it has medicinal value," he said. "Can you say it's 100% bulletproof? No. But the research we've done at the center shows it's helpful with certain types of pain."

The federal government views cannabis as a substance with no medical use, on a par with heroin andLSD. The CMA wants the Obama administration to reclassify it to help promote further research on its medical potential.

But Washington appears to be moving in the other direction. As recently as July, the federal government turned down a request to reclassify marijuana. That decision is being appealed in federal court by legalization advocates.

In recent weeks, the Obama administration has begun cracking down on California's medical marijuana industry, threatening to prosecute landlords who rent buildings to pot dispensaries.

California's marijuana laws have eased over the last 15 years. State voters passed Proposition 215 in 1996, decriminalizing it for medicinal purposes. Federal law still prohibits the sale or possession of the drug for any reason.

The CMA opposed Proposition 215, and it argues that doctors have been placed unwillingly in the center of the feud over the drug.

"When the proposition passed, we as an organized medical community got thrown into the middle of this issue, because the posture of the proposition and its proponents found that cannabis is a medicinal product that is useful for a long list of specific ailments," Lyman said.

The state has since softened its laws on even recreational use of the drug. In 2010, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill that reclassified possession of less than an ounce from a misdemeanor to an infraction.

At the same time, the number of marijuana dispensaries was skyrocketing, to between 1,000 and 2,000 statewide, according to estimates by law enforcement officials. In January, the Los Angeles City Council set strict limits on pot outlets, ordering the closure of hundreds of them.

Opinion polls show that state voters continue to be in favor of medical marijuana but are divided on the question of total legalization. A recent survey by the Public Policy Institute of California found 51% opposed to complete legalization and 46% in favor.

Last November, California voters rejected Proposition 19, which would have legalized the possession and cultivation of limited amounts of cannabis and permitted local governments to regulate it and tax sales. The CMA took no public position on the measure, its leaders said.

Across the country, physicians have called for more cannabis-related research. The CMA's parent organization, the American Medical Assn., has said the federal government should consider easing research restrictions.

Meanwhile, Lyman said, "there is considerable harm being done."


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Marijuana Legalization "High" on White House’s Petition Page

The White House recently unveiled a new webpage called “We The People,” through which average Americans can start and distribute legislation-minded petitions.

“Our Constitution guarantees your right to petition our government. Now, with We the People, we’re offering a new way to submit an online petition on a range of issues — and get an official response,” said the White House on September 1st, ahead of the site’s official launch. “We’re announcing We the People before it’s live to give folks time to think about what petitions they want to create, and how they are going to build the support to get a response.”

Well, that site has gone live, and Talking Points Memo points out that three of the six most popular “We The People” petitions call for the legalization of marijuana.

About 5,000 people have signed a petition demanding the government “stop interfering with state marijuana legalization efforts,” a direct reference to the Department of Justice’s meddling in states like Montana.

Another petition reading, “legalize, regulate and tax marijuana,” has over 5,000 signatories, while the top petition on the site — “legalize and regulate marijuana in a manner similar to alcohol” — has already collected over 18,000 supporters.

President Obama has a complicated history when it comes to medical and legalized marijuana. Though he said in 2008 that he would take a “hands off” approach to medical marijuana, the president has ordered the Justice Department to crack down on dispensaries. He also avoided pot-related questions during his Twitter Town Hall earlier this year, although they were the most popular subject of questioning. Despite widespread support for medical and legalized marijuana, the commander-in-chief consistently ignores having a deep, detailed conversation on the herb’s place in the nation.

Considering this checkered pot past, one wonders if the White House will make good on sending out the aforementioned “response” or if they’ll continue to overlook the topic, thereby inflaming voters who would like to see our country move past the archaic, discriminatory and expensive war on drugs.

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Make Sure Your Medical Marijuana Recommendation is Current

This is what can happen when one decides to cultivate their own medication without the proper documentation…

“The state Court of Appeals says a man who started growing marijuana before he had a doctor's recommendation can't use his medical condition as a defense. Brian Reed now has a permit from the state to treat back pain with marijuana. But he didn't even have a doctor's recommendation when police found six plants at his home in Montmorency County.

Reed was a certified patient by the time he was arrested. The court says what matters is his status when the plants were discovered. A state narcotics team spotted the six plants from a helicopter.
Reed suffers from chronic back pain and had undergone surgery for it. Two physicians had declined to write him a recommendation because their clinic is federally funded.”

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Medical Marijuana and Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with no known cause. It is characterized by a progressive deterioration of memory and overall cognitive functioning. Many patients have aggressive behavior, agitation, appetite loss, depression and difficulty walking. In 2006, there were over 26 million people worldwide suffering with Alzheimer’s disease.
There is central nervous dysfunction in Alzheimer’s patients with nerve cell death and broken connections between nerve cells. Brain biopsies of Alzheimer’s patients show hardened protein deposits called amyloid plaques.

There are a few FDA-approved medications to treat symptoms of the disease but none of these improve the long-term prognosis or stop the formation of the plaques.

There are a number of published scientific studies that have shown that cannabis may provide symptomatic relief of symptoms for these patients and also may limit the formation of new plaques in the brain. Both of the major cannabinoids in cannabis, THC and CBD, have been found to have benefits for patients suffering with Alzheimer’s disease.

In 2006, researchers at Scripps Research Institute reported that delta-9-THC inhibited the enzyme responsible for the aggregation of amyloid plaques. Other studies showed that cannabidiol, a cannabinoid medicine found in the cannabis plant, and WIN-55,212-2, a synthetic cannabinoid made in the laboratory, both helped to prevent brain-cell death that occurs from exposure to amyloid plaques and also helped to improve memory.

In an open-label pilot study, patients with Alzheimer’s disease received 2.5 mg of synthetic THC over a two-week period. These patients had reduced agitation and reduced nighttime activity. Another study reported that Alzheimer’s patients who were given cannabinoids had improved weight gain and improved mood.

For many patients suffering with Alzheimer's disease, and for their families, any possible delay in progression combined with improvement of symptoms would be welcomed. More studies of the use of medical cannabis in Alzheimer's patients are warranted as the preliminary studies show real promise and may be key to finding a cure.

References:

Eubanks, L., et al. A Molecular Link between the Active Component of marijuana and Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology. Molecular Pharmaceutics 3 (2006): 773-77

Iuvone, T., et al. Neuroprotective Effect of Cannabidiol, a Non-psychoactive Component from Cannabis Sativa, on Beta-amyloid-induced Toxicity in PC12 Cells. Journal of Neurochemistry 89 (2004): 134-41

Marchalant, Y., et al. Cannabinoid Receptor Stimulation is Anti-inflammatory and Improves Memory in Old Rats. Neurobiology of Aging 29 (2008): 1894-901

Marchalant, Y., et al. Anti-Inflammatory Property of the Cannabinoid Agonist WIN-55,212-2 in a Rodent Model of Brain Inflammation. Neuroscience 144 (2007): 1516-22

Walther, S., et al. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol for Nighttime Agitation in Severe Dementia. Psychopharmacology 185 (2006): 524-8

Volicer, L., et al. Effects of Dronabinol on Anorexia and Disturbed Behavior in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry 12 (1997): 913-19