I would like to start this thread by apologising if I have annoyed anyone of been insensitive towards anyone through me posting on other threads about the hot topic in the UK at the moment. I have committed myself not to post any further on these threads.
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I have a question on my mind about pain management and the use of herbal drugs like Cannabis. I am trying to engage peoples opinions on the use of this over the use of pain relief medications available from GPs and over the counter in Pharmacies and Chemists.
America over the last few years has hit the headlines in the UK (and no doubt over there as well) at least when cannabis was legalised in certain states and recently the Republic of Ireland have passed a bill in the Irish Parliament to legalise Cannabis for medicinal purposes (1st December 2016 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/38175172?client=ms-android-motorola) from what I understand there are plans for Germany to also legalise this drug next year at some point.
My friend has constant chronic pain due to neuropathy (this means it doesn't go away and it isn't cure-able) and has been through everything available even on the opioid medication list and including MST Morphine (slow release) and Oramorph after which there is nothing else. She recently went to Amsterdam for a respite break, now we all now cannabis is smoked over there there's no point avoiding the topic. She told me that just one joint took the pain down to a manageable level so she could do things yet the medication (MST and Oramorph) given to her by GPs and the hospital doesn't even achieve this, the only thing it does achieve is extreme fatigue and over time opioid addiction. Whilst in Amsterdam she smoked cannabis 3 or 4 times a day (with no side effects except feeling a little stoned and the pain being relieved and being able to sleep properly with the chronic pain waking her up) and came back to the UK really happy, but after a week the chronic pain is back and she is laid up in bed unable to do much and in so much pain she cries.
The UK Government for many years has dithered on making this drug legal or not. It has been argued drinking alcohol is more dangerous than smoking cannabis. If then this is the case why is the Government being so up tight about legalising cannabis if the benefits are in plain view and so many other countries are following in suit with America and legalising it for medical use? I know there is a huge amount of support from MPs in Parliament to legalise Cannabis for medical grounds eg those in chronic pain.
What are your views on this topic?
Dear Mods, I hope I haven't broken any forum rules in posting this thread and apologise if I have, it was not intended.
Right to this thread.
I have a question on my mind about pain management and the use of herbal drugs like Cannabis. I am trying to engage peoples opinions on the use of this over the use of pain relief medications available from GPs and over the counter in Pharmacies and Chemists.
America over the last few years has hit the headlines in the UK (and no doubt over there as well) at least when cannabis was legalised in certain states and recently the Republic of Ireland have passed a bill in the Irish Parliament to legalise Cannabis for medicinal purposes (1st December 2016 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/38175172?client=ms-android-motorola) from what I understand there are plans for Germany to also legalise this drug next year at some point.
My friend has constant chronic pain due to neuropathy (this means it doesn't go away and it isn't cure-able) and has been through everything available even on the opioid medication list and including MST Morphine (slow release) and Oramorph after which there is nothing else. She recently went to Amsterdam for a respite break, now we all now cannabis is smoked over there there's no point avoiding the topic. She told me that just one joint took the pain down to a manageable level so she could do things yet the medication (MST and Oramorph) given to her by GPs and the hospital doesn't even achieve this, the only thing it does achieve is extreme fatigue and over time opioid addiction. Whilst in Amsterdam she smoked cannabis 3 or 4 times a day (with no side effects except feeling a little stoned and the pain being relieved and being able to sleep properly with the chronic pain waking her up) and came back to the UK really happy, but after a week the chronic pain is back and she is laid up in bed unable to do much and in so much pain she cries.
The UK Government for many years has dithered on making this drug legal or not. It has been argued drinking alcohol is more dangerous than smoking cannabis. If then this is the case why is the Government being so up tight about legalising cannabis if the benefits are in plain view and so many other countries are following in suit with America and legalising it for medical use? I know there is a huge amount of support from MPs in Parliament to legalise Cannabis for medical grounds eg those in chronic pain.
What are your views on this topic?
Dear Mods, I hope I haven't broken any forum rules in posting this thread and apologise if I have, it was not intended.
