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Zeioth t1_j71rcj5 wrote

Meanwhile in europe we are trying to make cannabis non psicoactive, so it can be used in medicine. Fucking pussies.

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Weird_Cantaloupe2757 t1_j720w0p wrote

TBF, that would be a great thing to have as an option. The real shit should obviously still be legal, but it would be nice if people that are using it for pain management or other therapeutic reasons were able to get the full benefit while also keeping a clear head. Or for me, I only like to get high occasionally, as when I do it too often I get panic attacks. If I were injured and needed something for chronic pain management, I would love to have non-psychoactive weed as an option.

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ndngroomer t1_j756k0z wrote

I would love to be able to do weed for pain management so much more than opioids. I'm terrified of opioids because I've seen too many people overdose and die on them. Because of that, I find myself in pain most of the time because I don't take the pills. I just don't understand why weed is still illegal.

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NotTheAndesMountains t1_j721e2p wrote

There is actually a large amount of research trying to take psychoactive / psychedelic molecules to derive analogues without the mind altering side effects. As some have explained to me, it’s that we aren’t 100% sure if it is chemical alterations or the experiences themselves (probably both) that elicit positive therapeutic benefits, and so a theoretical hierarchy of medical treatment depending on issue would go like 1. Consultation, 2. Prescription of non-psychoactive analogue, 3. Professionally guided treatment with psychoactive drug.

Though with cannabis you wouldn’t need the professional guidance with 3 in any situation, and this is more relative to psychedelics. It’s a really interesting time either way tho

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Zeioth t1_j72487d wrote

Better not taking the risk. People might have fun.

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nagelbitarn t1_j71si6r wrote

And synthetic marijuana, as long as it doesn't feel good to do it

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HumanSeeing t1_j7275sf wrote

Yep, god forbid people feel good or enjoy themselves.

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AnarchicMouse t1_j72luqw wrote

The problem is when people quit and they get all sorts of shitty withdrawal symptoms because it is a drug addiction no matter how people wanna phrase it

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ChickenFlavoredSocks t1_j72qm4y wrote

That’s only a problem for people who are getting high just about every single day. It’s super easy to use weed on and off without any problems.

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