I asked a question about pain management, and someone came up with the name cannabis. I have never heard of this before. Can someone tell me what this is? Is it legal? Is it healthy? Is it illegal????
2006-08-29 12:58:15 · 14 answers · asked by rach_cast 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Okay, thanks for your answers. I think I have buried my head in the sand. Why don't they just say "Pot"? Goodness. Why must we have new names for old things? And don't worry, I won't be recommending it to my friend...Thanks
2006-08-29 13:12:55 · update #1
The active ingredient of cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol is available in prescription form to be taken orally, by chemotherapy patients and a handful of other conditions.
Too bad the culture, up to and including doctors whose studies are paid for by government, has really bought into the propaganda that saturated our collective consciousness about this drug. It is certainly effective for some things. Had it not had the history, it would be prescribed for appropriate conditions without any raised eyebrows.
And no I don't partake, but saw it give quite a bit of relief to the mother of a friend who died from cancer. Sustained and maintained her nutritional status when nothing else would do.
It is much less dangerous than many other drugs, alcohol for one. Just ask any cop how likely they are to have to get eight guys to fight a stoner.
2006-08-29 15:48:46 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be careful! It is not legal to use it, although some doctors may still prescribe it (or similar substances) for pain control . Read the following and do more reasearch if needed.
Cannabis
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Cannabaceae
Genus: Cannabis
L.
Species
Cannabis indica
Cannabis ruderalis
Cannabis sativa
This is one of several related articles about cannabis. This article deals with the biology of the genus Cannabis. Cannabis (drug) is about marijuana, hashish and related drugs. Hemp is about cultivation for non-drug uses, and the non-drug uses themselves. See also Hemp (disambiguation).
Cannabis is a genus of flowering plant that includes one or more species. The plant is believed to have originated in the mountainous regions just north-west of the Himalayas in India, though it could also have come from Northern Africa. It is also known as hemp, although this term usually refers to varieties of cannabis cultivated for non-drug use. As a drug it usually comes in the form of dried flowers (marijuana), resin (hashish), or various extracts collectively referred to as hash oil.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis
2006-08-29 13:05:24 · answer #2 · answered by 'stavo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legality depends on your location. Healthy? Well, that's up for debate. I say yes if pain is affecting your quality of life in a negative way, and cannabis helps to manage it.
2006-08-29 13:05:45 · answer #3 · answered by Sister Di 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not illegal if prescribed by a doctor. Everyone else answered your question I just answered on the legality...now where the fu(k are my rolling papers.
2006-08-29 13:22:36 · answer #4 · answered by guvner_46 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In other words it's marijuana and no, depending on where you live, most likely it's not legal. You might get lucky though. Check with your doctor.
2006-08-29 13:05:25 · answer #5 · answered by Veronica 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cannabis is weed its illegal and some people say it is health
2006-08-29 13:05:57 · answer #6 · answered by donati12000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marijuana and it's illegal. Of course it's not healthy.
2006-08-29 13:05:52 · answer #7 · answered by JW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pot
2006-08-29 13:05:03 · answer #8 · answered by squigit1985 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cannabis sativa the dank u know the kind ......
2006-08-31 05:40:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is another name for the cronic,weed, wacky tobacy, dope, left handed ciggerets, mary jane do you need more names...lol
2006-08-29 13:05:32 · answer #10 · answered by kinky couple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋