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ghostsinthemachine

(3,569 posts)
Sun Aug 23, 2015, 04:55 PM Aug 2015

National Cancer Institute Finally Concedes: ‘Cannabis Kills Cancer’

National Cancer Institute Finally Concedes: ‘Cannabis Kills Cancer’
Author: Sarah August 22, 2015 3:45 pm

For far too long we have been told about the “dangers” of cannabis. That it is an illegal drug that can cause us harm. However, the United States government is finally owning up to the benefits of cannabis. Not only that, they now have studied, and are conceding, that it can actually kill cancer cells.

Now, when you visit the NIH National Cancer Institute’s PDQ updated website summary for “Cannabis and Cannabinoids” you will see a very conflicting message — Cannabis kills cancer, but it is still illegal on a national level.

Yes, something that kills cancer cells is still considered illegal in the United States. If that doesn’t make you furious, I don’t think much of anything else will.

If you’re unfamiliar with the term cannabinoids, they are described as such:

“Currently, the two main cannabinoids from the marijuana plant that are of medical interest are THC and CBD.

THC increases appetite and reduces nausea. The FDA-approved THC-based medications are used for these purposes. THC may also decrease pain, inflammation (swelling and redness), and muscle control problems.

CBD is a cannabinoid that does not affect the mind or behavior. It may be useful in reducing pain and inflammation, controlling epileptic seizures, and possibly even treating mental illness and addictions.

NIH-funded and other researchers are continuing to explore the possible uses of THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids for medical treatment.”

MORE HERE: http://www.addictinginfo.org/2015/08/22/national-cancer-institute-finally-concedes-cannabis-kills-cancer/

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National Cancer Institute Finally Concedes: ‘Cannabis Kills Cancer’ (Original Post) ghostsinthemachine Aug 2015 OP
Denying people a ohheckyeah Aug 2015 #1
Kills Cancer?? Another marijuana related death!! ThoughtCriminal Aug 2015 #2
what in the world is it going to take? RussBLib Aug 2015 #3
5000 years of history. Millions upon jomin41 Aug 2015 #4

RussBLib

(9,008 posts)
3. what in the world is it going to take?
Wed Aug 26, 2015, 09:56 AM
Aug 2015

to get marijuana off of Schedule I so we can do some serious research on it? Obama?!

Oh, the pharmaceutical industry. They have our elected reps by the shorthairs, as do many other special interests.

jomin41

(559 posts)
4. 5000 years of history. Millions upon
Fri Aug 28, 2015, 11:28 PM
Aug 2015

millions of American consumers over 50 years+. Where is a shred of evidence of harm? WHERE ARE THE BODIES???

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