Some doctors see medical marijuana as an opioid substitute that can help opioid addicts kick their habit, but others vary from being wary to downright skeptical of the theory. This post from Boston Herald reports how doctors are reacting to medical marijuana as a substitution therapy. Hundreds of opioid addicts are being treated with medical marijuana in Massachusetts, with ... Continue Reading
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Sen. Supporting The War On Drugs Now Cosponsors Medical Marijuana Bill
Senator Chuck Schumer, with a long history of supporting the War on Drugs, is cosponsoring a medical marijuana bill. This post from The Daily Caller reports that the Senator has signed his name to a medical marijuana bill which would reschedule the drug: Sen. Chuck Schumer, known as one of the most vocal supporters of the War on Drugs, has just signed his name to a Senate ... Continue Reading
Dr. Oz Would Pick Medicinal Cannabis, Given That Option
This post, submitted by Steve Elliott to Hemp News, sheds light on a positive story on medicinal Cannabis run by popular TV physician Dr. Oz. Popular TV physician Dr. Oz on Friday ran a positive story on medicinal cannabis. "Cannabis is a natural medicine which is less addictive and ultimately safer than opiates that are currently the standard of treatment," said Dr. Mehmet ... Continue Reading