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LIVESTRONG perpetuates health myths about marijuana
But does it cause cancer? No, in fact, long-term pot smokers have lower incidence of head, neck, and lung cancers than non-smokers. Previous preclinical studies assessing the anticancer properties of cannabinoids have shown that they inhibit the proliferation of a wide range of cancers, including brain cancer, prostate cancer, oral cancers, lung cancer, skin cancer,pancreatic cancer, biliary tract cancers, and lymphoma.
This is something a cancer survivor like Armstrong and his LIVESTRONG foundation should be promoting. You know, instead of Michelob beer, use of which the Los Angeles Times reports causes cancer:
Stash for Wed, Jul 21, 2010
Dale Gieringer from California NORML on Leonhart nomination to head DEA; Dr. Mitch Earleywine on cannabinoids as antibiotics; music by Ziggy Marley.
Stash for Wed, May 5, 2010
Dr. Mitch on the efficacy of cannabis salves and live Q&A; “Radical” Russ on Mexican Drug War and Florida Reefer Madness; music by David Kirton.
PhillyNORML addresses growing synthetic cannabinoid trend (“K2″ or “Spice”)
Federal authorities in Philadelphia seized parcels of a new drug containing synthetic cannabinoids at a UPS shipping facility last week. Users seek a marijuana-like high with the ability to pass a standard drug test. Technically they are fully legal and with no current prohibitions. The various preparations of these chemical cannabinoid substitutes are sold as “Spice” or “K2.”
Marijuana might cause new cell growth in the brain
New Scientist A synthetic chemical similar to the active ingredient in marijuana makes new cells grow in rat brains. What is more, in rats this cell growth appears to be linked with reducing anxiety and depression. The results suggest that marijuana, or its derivatives, could actually be good for the brain. In mammals, new nerve [...]
Natural cannabis extracts proven superior to THC alone for intractable cancer pain
Plymouth, United Kingdom–(ENEWSPF)–December 2, 2009. The administration of Sativex, an oral spray consisting of natural cannabis extracts (primarily THC and cannabidiol aka CBD), significantly reduces cancer pain compared to placebo or THC alone, according to clinical trial data published online in the Journal of Pain Management. Authors concluded, “The results of this study show that [...]
Stash for Wed, Nov 4, 2009
Download Link: Secret Stash – Register to access Hemp Headlines Cannabinoids show promise in treatment of post traumatic stress disorder Rebutting Change.org’s “Pot and the Safe Driving Myth” Not Your Father’s Woodstock Booze: States push for higher potency beer Daily Toker Tunes Medical Marijuana – “Medical Marijuana” Cannabis Science with Dr. Mitch Earleywine Cannabis and [...]
Cannabinoids show promise in treatment of post traumatic stress disorder
I have about a half dozen Vietnam vets as friends who would tell you, “no shit,” but it’s always good to get the official science on our side. Newswise — Use of cannabinoids (marijuana) could assist in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder patients. This is exposed in a recent study carried out at the [...]
CBS MarketWatch: End the War on Drugs, Start the Legalization
The folks who follow the big money at CBS MarketWatch can see the handwriting on the wall – there is too much money going underground in the War on Drugs that corporate America is missing out on: ARROYO GRANDE, Calif. (MarketWatch) — Mexican drug lord “El Chapo” made the Forbes list of billionaires earlier this [...]
The Benefits of Medical Cannabis (chart)
Ooh, do I love charts! This landed in my Facebook account courtesy of Donna Lambert, another victim of San Diego’s Operation Green RX / Endless Summer.