Medical Marijuana : A Quick Guide for 2010

Medical Marijuana: A Quick Guide for 2010

What is it?

Cannabis Sativa L or Cannabis Indica L - a plant that is a member of the Cannabaceae family (often referred to as hemp)

The plant has been being cultivated for thousands of years; found from China to Egypt and documented throughout hundreds of cultures

Its medical uses come from the chemical "9-tetrahydro-cannabinol"

What are its medical uses? As defined by NORML and APHA(American Public Health Assoc)

Pain Relief - especially efficient in terms of pain affecting the nervous system

Anti-inflammatory - strong muscular relief qualities

Sedative - calms nervous/muscular system to better allow for healing

Anti-convulsive - stems from the pain relieving qualities and relaxes the muscular/nervous system

Appetite Stimulant - proven to aid chemotherapy patients and many others to better eating habits and improved nutrition

Neuroprotective** - new research is showing that marijuana has some ability to protect the body against malignant tumors

Diseases/Disorders and Ailments treated by Medical Marijuana

HIV/AIDS

Chemotherapy

Migraines

Chronic Pain

Multiple Sclerosis

Radiation Therapy

Fibromyalgia

Arthritis

What states have medical marijuana legalized?

Alaska

California

Colorado

District of Columbia

Hawaii

Maine

Michigan

Maryland

Montana

Nevada

New Jersey

New Mexico

Oregon

Rhode Island

Vermont

Washington

What does a medical marijuana prescription offer you?

The legal right to use marijuana as a prescription medication for your ailments

In certain states the right to cultivate your own cannabis

The right to carry a limited amount of medication on your person at any time(varies by state)

How do I sustainably grow my own medication for prescription use?

Be legal, get a license!

Visit dispensaries in your area to obtain young plants or seeds which you may use to start your medical garden

Start your garden indoors or outside; many options are available for growing fruiting plants under artificial lights or our beautiful sun

Check out reputable online websites such as Medical Marijuana Grow Bank

Visit your local bookstore to further research the tools and techniques you will use

Start it as a hobby that will help make your life better in both health and your pocketbook

Medical Marijuana is a great asset to many patients around the country. If you feel like this could be an alternative solution to your medical problems then please contact your doctor and look into your options.

Medical Marijuana : A Quick Guide for 2010

By: DrMark

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