Posted by bleauberry on July 6, 2015, at 12:11:46
In reply to Obama lifts restrictions on med marijuana research, posted by Phil on June 24, 2015, at 19:35:04
With a great deal of research and experience on this topic, coupled with a 25 year experience of major depression and eventual recovery, I can confidently say that medical marijuana should be a first line treatment for any psychiatric condition, rhodiola rosea also, and a couple others....and that the meds we consider normal and routine should actually be for emergencies or for second line treatment.
Negative research on MMJ is flawed and biased, so read it with a sense of scrutiny. Positive research also has some flaw and bias. That's why I am injecting my own personal experiences as well as others I am aware of.
As with all substances....dosing is important...and the version of the substance is important...
For example, 2 puffs A.M. and 2 puffs P.M. might be a perfect dose for someone to feel a lot better all day. but not be wasted high, but if they did more they would just be depressed jello on the couch and if they did even more than that they might feel a touch of panic or paranoia for an hour. Dose is important.
Some versions are good for stimulation, creativity, and motivation. These are absolutely phenomenal for those of us with primary complaints of ANHEDONIA or LACK OF PLEASURE or LACK OF MOTIVATION. On the other hand, other versions are calming and peaceful, perfect for anxiety and insomnia.
MMJ has so many mechanisms and good uses.
Do you know why it was made illegal? Long ago, it was brought here by immigrants. There was strong racism at that time. Outlawing marijuana was a racist move against the immigrants who smoked it. Americans did not yet know marijuana. It was a racist law, not a psychoactive plant law.
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