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Ohioans Support Medical Marijuana
Posted by CN Staff on May 20, 2009 at 14:08:28 PT
By Carly Tamborski, The News Record
Source: News Record
Ohio -- Results from the University of Cincinnati’s Institute for Policy Research show that a strong majority of Ohioans polled support prescribing medical marijuana.The figures, published May 8 from the Ohio Poll, reported, “73 percent of Ohioans say they favor (either ‘strongly’ or ‘somewhat’) allowing Ohio doctors to prescribe medical marijuana.”
The poll was conducted from April 16 to April 27, using a random sample of 818 Ohio adults via telephone.The demographic reported to be most in favor of prescription marijuana were respondents between the ages of 18 and 29.Additionally, the poll found that 37 percent of Ohioans favor legalizing all marijuana use.The same voter profiles that supported medical marijuana were also the ones most likely to support full marijuana legalization.These results may explain why “marijuana continues to be the most widely abused and readily available illicit drug throughout Ohio,” according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).“It is true that THC, the primary active chemical in marijuana, can be useful for treating some medical problems,” according to the ONDCP. “Synthetic THC is the main ingredient in marinol, a Food and Drug Administration-approved medication used to control nausea in cancer chemotherapy patients and to stimulate appetite in people with AIDS,”“All drugs have consequences. If the benefits outweigh the harm then I’m for it,” said Laura Gray, a second-year nursing student.Some students may not be aware that smoked marijuana, which is supported in the Ohio Poll for medical use, is different from marinol.“Unlike smoked marijuana -- which contains more than 400 different chemicals-- marinol has been studied and approved by the medical community and the FDA,” said the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.There are currently no smoked medications approved by the FDA because the byproducts of smoking, such as carcinogens and harmful chemicals, form new health problems.According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, “There is no consensus of medical evidence that smoking marijuana helps patients.”Still, marijuana supporters argue that marinol does not contain many of the therapeutic compounds held in natural cannabis and that certain chemical compounds found in cannabis are non-psychoactive.Certain compounds have been clinically demonstrated to have more anti-psychotic, anti-nausea, and anti-rheumatoid arthritic properties, among others, according to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML).Additionally, NORML argues cannabis is less psychoactive than marinol. Marinol can have adverse effects including: drowsiness, confusion, anxiety, changes in mood, coordination impairment, depression and irritability.Marijuana is labeled by the federal government as a Schedule I controlled substance, which means it has no accepted medical value. Cocaine, Opium and OxyContin are examples of Schedule II controlled substances, which mean they have at least a limited accepted medical value according to the United States government.The Ohio Medical Compassion Act, bill that is currently proposing legal smoking of marijuana for medical purposes in the state, has not yet been enacted, but the notion that smoked marijuana can supply relief from certain medical conditions appears to be a major debate for Ohioans. Source: News Record, The (U of Cincinnati, OH Edu)Author: Carly Tamborski, The News RecordPublished: Tuesday, May 19, 2009Copyright: 2009 The News RecordWebsite: http://www.newsrecord.org/URL: http://drugsense.org/url/sc1af2BJContact: opinion.newsrecord gmail.comCannabisNews Medical Marijuana Archiveshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/list/medical.shtml
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Comment #14 posted by AdaptBones on May 21, 2009 at 09:10:47 PT:
Both sides
Boy these guys talk out of both sides of their mouth don't they? "Hey kids don't use a natural plant because we at the DEA don't think it's good for you. Oh but here is a 100% form of the most active chemical in that plant...but we made it in a lab so you know it is better". Please, would someone point out the hypocracy on public television to these people so the message finally sinks in. “It is true that THC, the primary active chemical in marijuana, can be useful for treating some medical problems,” according to the ONDCP and then you have Marijuana is labeled by the federal government as a Schedule I controlled substance, which means it has no accepted medical value. Doesn't that seem like a double standard? Blessed be.
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Comment #13 posted by Storm Crow on May 21, 2009 at 06:56:13 PT
Funny......
"Some students may not be aware that smoked marijuana, which is supported in the Ohio Poll for medical use, is different from marinol."First off, I truly doubt if any student past high school age is unaware that Marinol and cannabis are different- as in the natural plant is more far effective! “Unlike smoked marijuana -- which contains more than 400 different chemicals-- marinol has been studied and approved by the medical community and the FDA,”And those 400+ other chemicals are WHY it is more effective! THC alone can lead to panic attacks- CBD is needed to balance the effect. And natural cannabis has been tested, studied and approved by the witches, shamans, midwives and herbalists of the world for the last couple of THOUSAND of years. The FDA and the chemi-doctors are the new-comers!"According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, “There is no consensus of medical evidence that smoking marijuana helps patients.”Odd, I seem to have about 2 dozen studies dealing with SMOKED cannabis as an effective medicine! And I believe the "E" in DEA stands for "Enforcement", not "Evaluation". Just where did they get their medical license? If you are interested in the studies, they can be viewed here-http://cannalink.org/granny/  The format has been changed so people, besides me, can now add studies to the list! There's also a search function, to make accessing the studies easier. 
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Comment #12 posted by itsonlyaplant on May 21, 2009 at 00:27:06 PT
Hempworld
"The Blues Brother" were on a mission from god :) 
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Comment #11 posted by itsonlyaplant on May 21, 2009 at 00:24:10 PT
What I dont get
Is that the prohibs and ignorants spout about how great marinol for nausea, BUT the question I have is, how can someone control nausea effectively with an oral medication? Aren't the main signs and symptoms of nausea in fact nausea and vomiting? They were when I studied the subject in school. I mean how is someone supposed to stop nausea if they cant keep ANYTHING on their stomachs? I mean come on. Being in the health care field I have seen MANY people who experience nausea not being able to keep the oral anti-emetics down the physician prescribes for them, I NEVER will understand why doctors order oral meds for a patient experienceing nausea and vomiting. Cannabis can be administered through MANY routes NOT just by smoking, we all know it and so do the prohibs. Its just stupid when they say marinol whos active and ONLY ingredient is synthetic THC, a drug that IS NOT TOXIC in its natural raw form, is good enough. I just want to shake these people sometimes. Rant over. Be good.
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Comment #10 posted by George Servantes on May 20, 2009 at 18:18:47 PT
no smoked medicine?
you don't have to smoke it, you can vaporize or eat it, or drink it. why are they so uneducated about cannabis use yet they think they know that cannabis is not a medicine.
all herbs and plant from nature are medicinal, FDA approve it or not I know it and many civilizations have used plants for medicine. I don't need FDA to tell me what is medicinal or not. they are just pharmaceutical monopolistic agency. it's all about greed and money, they don't know nothing what is safe since they already approved a lot of very harmful medications.
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Comment #9 posted by runruff on May 20, 2009 at 17:27:04 PT
Will kill you to save you!
Medical science says first do no harm.The DEA says, sick hell, bring 'em in dead or alive!They should have a business card that reads, "Will kill you to save you!"
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Comment #8 posted by runruff on May 20, 2009 at 17:21:52 PT
Through the looking glass......again!
"According to the Drug Enforcement Agency, “There is no consensus of medical evidence that smoking marijuana helps patients.”According to the observances of one Runruff, there is consensus of social evidence that killing and imprisoning people for their vices and unorthodox medical treatments does nothing in the advancement of society and is in fact highly destructive!
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Comment #7 posted by FoM on May 20, 2009 at 16:20:34 PT
HempWorld The Tide is Turning
This article is from October 2008. We went Blue this time in the Presidential election and I was so happy that finally we are seeing change here.Blue Ohio: More Counties Lean Democratic Than Republican in Voter Affiliationhttp://www.cleveland.com/datacentral/index.ssf/2008/10/more_ohio_counties_trend_democ.html
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Comment #6 posted by HempWorld on May 20, 2009 at 15:46:57 PT
Ohio is a big bastion of the old republican party 
This poll may be a bit on the optimistic side but it seems this state is turning. This is huge! Now the republicans will go to pot all over the nation very soon, up from 27% to 51 and more. This is very, very good!On another note the Bushies stole my line, "on a mission from God," but I stole it from "Animal House" the republicans or rather the neocons, used it for a crusade and I'm using it to help people get better or attain a higher quality of life living with their ailments.Peace!
On a mission from God!
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Comment #5 posted by FoM on May 20, 2009 at 15:45:40 PT
greenmed 
I think they are trying something in Ohio but I have learned over the years to take everything with a grain of salt. I don't like to get my hopes up only to be let down. If it becomes serious I will get serious. 
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Comment #4 posted by greenmed on May 20, 2009 at 15:31:59 PT
Ohio MM
I sure hope so, FoM. With 73% support among the people, the issue should be a no-brainer for all but the most ardent prohibitionist.What is the status of medical cannabis legislation in Ohio? Anything on the horizon?
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Comment #3 posted by FoM on May 20, 2009 at 14:47:30 PT
R.I.: House Approves 'Compassion Centers' 
House Approves 'Compassion Centers' For Medical Marijuana DisbursementMay 20, 2009URL: http://www.abc6.com/news/45523757.html
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Comment #2 posted by FoM on May 20, 2009 at 14:41:45 PT
R.I.: House Votes in Favor of Marijuana Centers
By Melissa Sardelli Wednesday, 20 May 2009PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The Ocean State is one step closer to creating compassion centers that would distribute marijuana to patients in the state's medical marijuana program.On Wednesday, the House voted 63 to 5 to approve legislation that would allow the creation the centers. If passed, Rhode Island would join only two other states including California and New Mexico that allow marijuana dispensing centers.Rep. Thomas Slater sponsored the bill.Slater responded Wednesday's vote saying, “Without the threat of federal raids, there’s no practical reason not to develop a safe way for patients to access this drug. When we recognize that patients need marijuana to ease their pain and the federal government isn’t standing in the way, it’s cruel to refuse to allow them a safe means to get it.”Thirteen states in total allow the medicinal use of marijuana. 
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Comment #1 posted by FoM on May 20, 2009 at 14:15:58 PT
Closer
Maybe finally Ohio might get somewhere with medical marijuana. 
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