Yes they did, but if I were in a shite ton of pain and wanted to get off opiods, then I wouldn't care what schedule the government has labeled the drug.

If people that have been affected by the same illness have stated it dramatically helps them, and there is science to back it up, then why not? We all know the DEA is pushing it to Schedule 1 to keep its funding relevant.

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Posted by Watchmaker

Member since Aug 2016

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Posted on 12/22/16 at 11:48 am to Rouge

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From what I have read, that is what helps with pain and inflammation without getting totally roasted

Yes. Still much to learn. FYI, there is real science going on. Pols want us to remain ignorant.

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a group of endogenous cannabinoid receptors located in the mammalian brain and throughout the central and peripheral nervous systems, consisting of neuromodulatory lipids and their receptors. Known as "the body’s own cannabinoid system",[1] the ECS is involved in a variety of physiological processes including appetite, pain-sensation, mood, and memory, and in mediating the psychoactive effects of cannabis.[2]

Two primary endocannabinoid receptors have been identified: CB1, first cloned in 1990; and CB2, cloned in 1993. CB1 receptors are found predominantly in the brain and nervous system, as well as in peripheral organs and tissues, and are the main molecular target of the endocannabinoid ligand (binding molecule), Anandamide, as well as its mimetic phytocannabinoid, THC. One other main endocannabinoid is 2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) which is active at both cannabinoid receptors, along with its own mimetic phytocannabinoid, CBD. 2-AG and CBD are involved in the regulation of appetite, immune system functions and pain management.[1][3][4]

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Posted by Zappas Stache

Utility Muffin Research Kitchen

Member since Apr 2009

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Posted on 12/22/16 at 12:06 pm to Watchmaker

CBS or tuneric (curcumin) can work but doesn't most of the time. Good ol' big pharma and help from a pain management professional is usually the way to go. Meditation can also help but again.....Not always.

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Posted by HippieTiger

Boulder, CO

Member since Oct 2015

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Posted on 12/22/16 at 12:10 pm to Zappas Stache

My SO spent a year in India and the way she managed to control her nerve pain with eastern medicine was significantly better than the western medicine route. She lost faith in western medicine and the way we pump big pharma drugs into people to the point she is quitting her RN work and pursuing bringing eastern medicine to the US, which probably wouldn't have much success in a lot of areas but she is gaining momentum in Boulder. I can't really explain it well but check out Ayurvedic practices and methods

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Posted by tigertyler

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Member since Sep 2016

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Posted on 12/22/16 at 12:49 pm to Emiliooo

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I wouldn't care what schedule the government has labeled the drug.

If people that have been affected by the same illness have stated it dramatically helps them, and there is science to back it up, then why not? We all know the DEA is pushing it to Schedule 1 to keep its funding relevant.

Preaching to the choir brotha

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