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The Great Debate — Medical Marijuana

May 15, 2019
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Even though the cannabis plant has a long history of medicinal use, with evidence dating back to 2,737 BCE, it’s still a subject of hot controversy.

It appears to be a standing battle between politics and science.

The legality requires proof of medical marijuana’s effectiveness.

Reports of success are anecdotal.

Yet there are no funds for clinical trials and it remains on a back burner for further NIH funding and research.

(Wow. What a surprise!)

Posted in Epilepsy, Medication Issues, News, Research
Tags: "endocannabinoid" system, adjunctive treatment, approval, cannabidiol (CBD), government reports, Marinol, medical marijuana, politics, psychoactive side effects, Research, science, seizures

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