News » Infographic: 10 Major Health Benefits of Marijuana
November 8, 2011 by justin
There are many known health benefits of marijuana, despite its legal status. This infographic highlights 10 of them.
[source medicalinsurance.org]
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#9 is not backed by anything scientific.
“Anecdotal evidence suggests that cannabis use may reduce pain in severe cases of PMS.”
I’m sorry but if the public wants to start taking marijuana seriously as a drug we need strong scientific support to back up our claims, anecdotal evidence doesn’t cut it.
A lot of PMS pain is caused by muscle spasms (symptoms of PMS are incredibly varied), which could mean that the previous studies’ data could still be used, even if no specific study has been done.
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Id like to see some science back this up too.
However, i do find that smoking helps with cramps. I couldnt say whether is physical or it just helps distract me from the pain, but i think its worth noting, and researching.
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You know whats funny but not in a laughing funny way…i have never seen one, not even one statement, about how many helpful things cigs can do for you….
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It’s an ongoing national scandal that marijuana is Schedule I (no accepted medical uses)
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but I have none of these things :S
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I had no idea that THC could clock the deposits in the brain that cause Alzheimer’s. Clocking deposits is very difficult for a drug to do. I don’t even understand how it works.
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