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In reply to the discussion: Attn Gen. Holder: Yes, The Executive Branch Could Remove MMJ from DEA Hands [View all]RainDog
(28,784 posts)44. oh, and here's another reason why this is an issue for women - and men
http://www.democraticunderground.com/117012
CBD cannabinoid COMPLETELY prevents neuropathic pain from breast cancer chemo
CBD cannabinoid COMPLETELY prevents neuropathic pain from breast cancer chemo
We found that cannabidiol completely prevented the onset of the neuropathic, or nerve pain caused by the chemo drug Paclitaxel, which is used to treat breast cancer, said (Sarah Jane) Ward, who is also a research associate professor in Temples Center for Substance Abuse Research.
Ward became interested in this current study after attending a conference in which she learned about a pain state that is induced by chemo-therapeutic agents, especially those used to treat breast cancer, which can produce really debilitating neuropathic pain.
Cannabidiol has also demonstrated the ability to decrease tumor activity in animal models, said Ward, which could make it an effective therapeutic for breast cancer, especially if you combined it with a chemo agent like Paclitaxel, which we already know works well.
According to Ward, there are currently about 10 clinical trials underway in the United States for cannabidiol on a range of different disorders, including cannabis dependence, eating disorders and schizophrenia. Because of this, she believes it will be easier to establish a clinical trial for cannabidiol as a therapeutic against neuropathic pain associated with chemo drugs.
Ward became interested in this current study after attending a conference in which she learned about a pain state that is induced by chemo-therapeutic agents, especially those used to treat breast cancer, which can produce really debilitating neuropathic pain.
Cannabidiol has also demonstrated the ability to decrease tumor activity in animal models, said Ward, which could make it an effective therapeutic for breast cancer, especially if you combined it with a chemo agent like Paclitaxel, which we already know works well.
According to Ward, there are currently about 10 clinical trials underway in the United States for cannabidiol on a range of different disorders, including cannabis dependence, eating disorders and schizophrenia. Because of this, she believes it will be easier to establish a clinical trial for cannabidiol as a therapeutic against neuropathic pain associated with chemo drugs.
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Attn Gen. Holder: Yes, The Executive Branch Could Remove MMJ from DEA Hands [View all]
RainDog
Apr 2012
OP
Why do people keep ignoring the fact that the vast majority of MMJ clinics are not being bothered...
phleshdef
Apr 2012
#3
You have to have special licenses to sell alcohol or create mass quantities of it to sell.
phleshdef
Apr 2012
#10
I haven't noticed the federal government enforcing state liquor regulations..
Fumesucker
Apr 2012
#13
FACT: The DEA has left the vast majority of MMJ clinics in these states alone.
phleshdef
Apr 2012
#11
US attorneys have sent out more than 300 threat letters to dispensaries and landlords in California.
Comrade Grumpy
Apr 2012
#14