Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Cannabis is having a senior moment

[William769]

Prior to filming our first documentary on cannabis a decade ago, I was highly skeptical about its use as a medicine. I had even written a story for Time magazine a few years earlier to make the case that the evidence simply wasn’t there.

But, as so often happens when we start to dig into things, a different picture started to emerge. I traveled the world, visited tiny labs and, most important, spent time with patients — even young children — who changed my mind. I came to the realization that in some cases, not only did cannabis provide relief, it was the only thing that did so.

Yes, there are real risks, as with most things. And of course, it’s not a panacea. Nothing is.

While it is not something that will work for everyone, that should not mean it isn’t available to anyone.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/dr-sanjay-gupta-cannabis-is-having-a-senior-moment/ar-AA1eRw3l?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=ce8297fb5dcf4385aec7cea084fbc5c9&ei=19

[PCIntern]

1. Want to know which way the wind is blowing?

Call Sanjay.

[Greybnk48]

20. 100% true. I don't trust him at all.

I think he was even shady with the vaccines for Covid.

[BlackSkimmer]

25. That's when I lost faith in him too. During those days...

Too many changes in opinion, advice, etc.

Wasn't it Sanjay who did the tutorial on how to disinfect your groceries? Lol, wear gloves, leave groceries outside, bring them in after a few hours, spray everything down, change packaging for some products, and on and on.

So glad I never did any of that.

[Walleye]

2. It's the only thing that works for me

[RussBLib]

8. When are the Dems going to push decrim?

Ok, so you're scared little children of legalizing it, just DECRIMINALIZE it and take it off of Schedule 1.

This is so frustrating. Half the states have legalized it but they still can't even straighten out the banking snafu.

[Walleye]

10. I don't know who has the authority to take it off the drugs schedule,but it certainly should be done

It was really Obama who got the ball rolling by stating that he would not enforce federal law against states with medical dispensaries. I think Jeff Sessions wanted to reverse that but he was powerless to do anything

[BlackSkimmer]

26. Meanwhile, there are no age restrictions that I know of on CBD.

Some of that Delta 8 stuff is quite potent.

[RussBLib]

28. I've tried a few different Delta 8 products

nothing. absolutely nothing. big disappointment.

[BlackSkimmer]

33. I've actually been amazed at how "buzzed" I've gotten.

Still experimenting.

I did change stores and found a big difference.

[getagrip_already]

3. It's been fully legal in mass since 2017.... guess what?

The world did not end.

Kids aren't using it at any higher rates than they were prior to legalization; usage may even be down among teens.

Alcohol and prescription drug abuse remain the biggest health issues we face.

And people who find a lot of medicinal or recreational value from it no longer have huge legal bills and ruined careers over its use.

[Emile]

4. It gets my old body moving. I like

the White Widow strain of 50% Sativa and 50% Indica.

[CrispyQ]

5. I keep two types by my bedside for me, & one for the dog.

CBD oil has greatly reduced the times we've had to resort to trazodone for her.

[BlackSkimmer]

27. Any hints on what's good for the dog?

I have one who really suffers in storms...but not sure how or whether to give her CBD.

[CrispyQ]

30. I buy from NuLeaf Naturals.

They're just down the road & shipping is practically overnight, but I've tried other brands & Nuleaf is the one I settled on. We use the pet variety for the dog. She's about 50 pounds & we give her 3 drops on half a fig newton. It takes about 20-25 minutes to kick in. About the time I think, "This stuff doesn't work," she's usually relaxed considerably.

Trazodone is so much harder for her to recover from we will even give her anticipatory CBD, like on July 4th, before the fireworks even begin, so she's in a relaxed state beforehand. We've dosed her up to three times a day. Not often, but around the 4th is always a challenge & recently we've had a ton of severe weather.

https://nuleafnaturals.com/shop/?filters=product_tag-pet

I see they have some new pet products, too. We've only used the oil. We are never without it! Good luck!

[BlackSkimmer]

32. Thanks! I've tried everything.

Xanax did nothing for her, Benadryl hypes her up, Dramamine not so good, but Melatonin has helped a bit...like you say, with a wee bit of "pregame".

But I'll try this. Thank you!

[CrispyQ]

34. I just remembered, this, too.

https://thundershirt.com/pages/how-to-calm-during-storms

My girl would never wear one, but a friend said this helps with her pup.

[Brainfodder]

6. After 6 years, its a crutch, but a necessary one.

Just lucky I was able to legally acquire it in my darkest of moments.

[William769]

7. My pain management Doctor saved me with it.

[boston bean]

14. Hello, it's nice to see you!

Glad you are getting some relief.

[William769]

22. Good to see you too!

[peacebuzzard]

9. it is the kindest remedy for epilepsy.

ask parents familiar with the total spectrum of treatment, (even pet parents).
pharmaceuticals used for this condition seem to knock down, depress and immobilize the patient.

[walkingman]

11. I wish some of the GOP Neanderthals in Texas would listen to someone

that has some sense and stop punishing us for having family in the hell hole. People have been using weed in Texas for thousands of years but they cannot get over their gestapo mentality.

[TxGuitar]

17. And something like over 70% of Texans support legalization

It's the dumb ass yokels like always keeping us down.

[Butterflylady]

12. Has anyone seen a violent pot user? I have not.

But I have seen a lot of violent and nasty drunks.

[LizBeth]

13. Going into shop in Eugene it was almost exclusively my generation.

Could be the area but was pretty diverse

[BlueIn_W_Pa]

15. As said above, they MUST get it off Schedule 1 at the Fed level

here in PA, even though anyone can get a medical card, if you're pulled over and have ANY exposure to it over the past, say month, you can lose your license because PA defaults to the Fed schedule

[sky_masterson]

16. Been smoking since 1986

Own my own business, quit drinking alcohol. Not on any antidepressants or sleep medications.

[totodeinhere]

18. Cannabis can be beneficial but just like many other beneficial drugs it can have side effects.

You must weigh its benefits against its side effects to determine whether it is a good fit for you.

[malaise]

19. K & R

Once it works for some it should be available

[Lunabell]

21. My wife's fibromyalgia pain is tremendously relieved by edibles.

No opioids touch it like canabis and opioids also cause horrible side effects for her.

[ProfessorGAC]

23. His Prior Objections Were Weak Science

As the laws in place 10 years ago strongly discouraged sound, broad scale testing, of course there was insufficient data for him to advocate it.
However, there was too little evidence for him to make the risk assessment he did.
He used the data he wanted to conclude what he wanted. Poor science. If he thought there wasn't enough data, he should have been advocating for letting large scale studies be done. Instead, he just decided "Nope".
Not impressive.

[Mblaze]

24. Now talk about

The “biologics” that all have disclaimers that they can lead to death. You know, the meds that sometimes the ads don’t even tell you what they are meant to cure.

[Iggo]

29. Gupta telling me pot is good is like Trump telling me he lost the 2020 election.

[Quixote1818]

31. 5mg of Indica an hour before bed if I really need to be fresh in the morning, works like a charm for

sleep. It has been a lifesaver for me so many times. I don't like the effect, but if it helps me get a good night sleep then it's worth it big time.