2. Legalize it: Medicinal Marijuana Caitlin Moran Tuesdays 3:30pm-5:30pm Dr. S Goldberg

3. Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical delta-9- tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other related compounds Endocannabinoids: 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. Cannabinoids: a class of diverse chemical compounds that act on cannabinoid receptors in cells that repress neurotransmitter release in the brain; sedative affects

4. Egyptians used Marijuana to help sore eyes Chinese Emperor Shen Nung prescribed medicinal marijuana almost 5 millennia ago Indians mixed marijuana and milk for anesthetic use

5. 1930-Harry J. Anslinger was given the position of Director of Narcotics He was supposed to expose and limit the use of opiates and cocaine, but he feared that these two drugs were not enough to make his career Proposed marijuana into his campaign by connecting it to the “degenerate races” 1937-Marijuana Tax Act Medical community challenged him in court because marijuana was safe to use medically Anslinger had already won over most of the public with his racist ideals

6. 1970-the Controlled Substances Act classified marijuana as a schedule I drug FDA acknowledges that marijuana is a drug, it affects the function of man, but they are also acknowledging that it has the potential to cure, treat, or prevent diseases. In 1996, California voters passed Proposition 215, making the Golden State the first in the union to allow for the medical use of marijuana Since then, 22 more states, the District of Columbia and Guam have enacted similar laws. http://www.ncsl.org/research/health/state-medical-marijuana-laws.aspx

7. Traditional Smoking: expedient method of consumption, with almost immediate effect and dosage controlled by the patient Vaporizers: most recommended method as an alternative to smoking; reduces risk to exposure of toxins Edibles: slower to kick in, slow to wear off and usually give more of a “body” versus “head” high, an effect described as ‘heavier’ or ‘deeper’ than if smoked or inhaled. This can be particularly beneficial for those with chronic severe body pain, sleep disorders and tremours

8. Tinctures & Tonics: are then added to food and liquids, applied on the skin, or consumed directly in small amounts or by placing drops under the tongue; good for nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy Topicals: alternative route of administration for medical marijuana, free from any psychoactive reactions; apply it directly onto the skin. Marijuana topicals, such as balms, salves, lotions, sprays and ointments made from cannabis oils, can be very effective analgesics and anti-inflammatories

9. Ambien (Sleep Disorders) Oxyxontin (Pain Relief) Over half of 78,000 deaths caused by illegal drugs in 2010 occurred due to the illegal abuse of painkillers like OxyContin and Vicodin (High Times) Xanax (Anxiety) Zoloft (Depression)

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11. VIDEO LINKS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= 98pQ04ZNIiI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l _5dYl2HOIc