so much misinformation, how's a citizen suppose to draw an informed decision ? Especially when govt agencies are only partially aboard. Money drives the train. Once all the powers that be get their share of said monies, then they may call it a 'medicinal herb'
firstly, there's a negative stigma to it. One has been conditioned to believe its harmful, its bad. Also, its main delivery source is inhalational ; smoking is contrary to all health messages over the last 60 yrs.
govt? the US govt has it as a Schedule 1 drug- meaning it has high abuse potential and
NO medical use. .......good grief, how do you expect to convince the masses if their own govt says its dangerous and has no good use?
The data is proving US govt the fool, tho. HOWEVER, until govt is assured a piece of the pie it shall stand its ground?
ya see the FDA says UNPROCESSED Cannabis is unapproved. BUT, chemical compounds found IN THE PLANT, such as CBD and THC are approved in a SYNTHETIC FORM (dronabinol,nabilone).
Ya see, don't say the plant is helpful as a medicine , but approve its chemical products in a pill form......:missingte
not easy to research the plant , cause of the stigma and Schedule 1 label .