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In reply to the discussion: More on Cannabis cures cancer..... [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)72. there are studies elsewhere in the world. Great Britain, Spain
The U.S. is hardly the only place where research is conducted. I've posted abstracts and information from both countries.
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What's really interesting is this particular anti-pot DUer admits to having some success with
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#42
You obviously didn't bother to read the hundreds of published, peer-reviewed articles
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#41
you clearly haven't read them and don't begin to know how to read even an abstract,
cali
Aug 2013
#51
oh for pity's sake. The U.S. is not the only country that conducts medical research
cali
Aug 2013
#81
that's the author of the article in the op. this thread is about the claims he makes
cali
Aug 2013
#85
If you did your homework you would know that the THC isn't the most beneficial
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#44
Which is about as keen and as informed a query as asking for a peer-reviewed study concluding that C
LanternWaste
Aug 2013
#29
Who's the one here with the anti-science mind frame? Seems like you are, since you are ignoring my
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#45
Reminds me of all the 'cancer cured' claims.. when you read the fine print, it's in mice (again.)
X_Digger
Aug 2013
#90
We medical people don't use the word "cure" but rarely when it comes to cancer or any other
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#46
no shit sherlock. of course medical personnel and scientists rarely use the word cure re cancer.
cali
Aug 2013
#65
You use pot but yet you are anti-pot. Sounds like typical RW "I got mine, screw you" BS.
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#73
I'm just quoting you. In this thread you proclaimed that you were anti-pot.
kestrel91316
Aug 2013
#93
more making stuff up. FAIL. where in this thread do I say anything about being anti-pot?
cali
Aug 2013
#94
Yeah, but that's not from the active ingredients that have been studied or are being used
cali
Aug 2013
#35
So much for my critical thinking skills ... as if I'm going to believe hemp oil cures cancer ..>
YOHABLO
Aug 2013
#39
I'm familiar with those studies: yes there are preliminary studies indicating that cannibinoids may
cali
Aug 2013
#55
The Federal Government has discouraged studies of Marijuana because of the war on drugs
AZ Progressive
Aug 2013
#59
I think pro-legalization people are extremely disingenuous about medicinal properties
Dreamer Tatum
Aug 2013
#48
"This alone should reduce the number of cancer cases." - Probably one of the dumber claims in here.
Gravitycollapse
Aug 2013
#60
I don't believe that. I think there are any number of people who actually buy into quackery
cali
Aug 2013
#78
honestly, I find it truly disturbing that people here are calling this a great article
cali
Aug 2013
#71
"Dr. Mark Sircus, Ac., OMD, DM (P) (acupuncturist, doctor of oriental and pastoral medicine)"
sagat
Aug 2013
#74
i know. i find it's peddled most by the "i wanna be able to smoke a joint walking down the street"
dionysus
Aug 2013
#86
Synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists inhibit tumor growth and metastasis of breast cancer.
wildbilln864
Aug 2013
#89