More acceptance would presumably result in more clinical trials of cannabis.
I'm aware of some small scale studies which have shown promise for diseases such as IBD (Crohn's/ulcerative colitis). How it stands presently some sections of society (global) suffer unnecessarily.
I'm lead to believe that some substances in cannabis are neuroprotective; This contrasts to something like alcohol, which causes neurological damage.
And from what I've read, it can also inhibit angiogenesis within tumours. Thus, may be legitimately useful against cancer.
It's hard for me to make assertions with sources, as this is merely what I've read over the years. It simply hasn't been worth the time to investigate further, given its legal status. But from what I can gather, outlawing of a drug with low toxicity and potential medical benefit is an absolute travesty for humanity! It's tantamount to low-grade torture by the state on people who have an illness that can be, to some degree, ameliorated. There also seems to be a pandering to special interests (alcohol, tobacco, and the prison industry). And a disregard for people's freedom.
Some may not like the idea of Cannabis being legal, but if it becomes a substitute for alcohol and tobacco, it could turn out to be a health boon (given its low toxicity). Not to mention the saving of lives via a reduction in organised crime.
It's a shame this didn't happen earlier, and in more places!
I'm aware of some small scale studies which have shown promise for diseases such as IBD (Crohn's/ulcerative colitis). How it stands presently some sections of society (global) suffer unnecessarily.
I'm lead to believe that some substances in cannabis are neuroprotective; This contrasts to something like alcohol, which causes neurological damage.
And from what I've read, it can also inhibit angiogenesis within tumours. Thus, may be legitimately useful against cancer.
It's hard for me to make assertions with sources, as this is merely what I've read over the years. It simply hasn't been worth the time to investigate further, given its legal status. But from what I can gather, outlawing of a drug with low toxicity and potential medical benefit is an absolute travesty for humanity! It's tantamount to low-grade torture by the state on people who have an illness that can be, to some degree, ameliorated. There also seems to be a pandering to special interests (alcohol, tobacco, and the prison industry). And a disregard for people's freedom.
Some may not like the idea of Cannabis being legal, but if it becomes a substitute for alcohol and tobacco, it could turn out to be a health boon (given its low toxicity). Not to mention the saving of lives via a reduction in organised crime.
It's a shame this didn't happen earlier, and in more places!