Marihuana, the Forbidden Medicine Two researchers describe the medical benefits of marijuana, explain why it has been forbidden, and put forward arguments for legislation to make it available for patients who need it. Their argument i
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| Title | : | Marihuana, the Forbidden Medicine |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.50 (116 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300059949 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 194 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 1995-02-22 |
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Two researchers describe the medical benefits of marijuana, explain why it has been forbidden, and put forward arguments for legislation to make it available for patients who need it. Their argument is supported by accounts from individuals with various ailments.
Editorial : From Library Journal Grinspoon and Bakalar have compiled testimonials on the medicinal uses of marihuana for a variety of medical problems, including glaucoma, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and the nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy. These accounts dramatically illustrate marihuana's potential to alleviate suffering when traditionally prescribed medications have proved ineffective, but they also illustrate the great stress placed on these individuals and their families by using an illegal substance. Many people don't know how to obtain marihuana, can't afford it, and are fearful and resentful of being considered criminal for using it. The authors discuss social attitudes towards marihuana and the reasons why the drug was outlawed. They argue that making marihuana available on a prescription basis is unworkable and that its legalization is necessary to make it available to those who need it. Recommended for public and academic libraries.- Kathleen McQuiston, Phil
If your looking strictly for study material to score high on the written test there is more information than you need. Really fun. I think this is a cute little basic book good for travel. While everything he says is related, he tends to jump around a bit. Advocates note that the 1947 study, with higher doses over longer period with generally less troubled patients, may attribute for the difference in results.
A Czechoslovakia study found marijuana is useful in treating microbial ailments.
The authors present anecdotal evidence that marijuana may be useful for treating asthma, insomnia, severe nausea, kidney failure, dystonia, adult attention disorder, schizophrenia, scleroderma, Crohn's disease, diabetic gastra paresis, pseudotumor cerebri disorder, phantom limb pain, treating alcohol and other addictions. Every week I tackle something new and my car just gets better and better.
Muir's book is fun and easy to read. A subsequent study had similar findings and
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