Re: medical marijuana
From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 21:22:25 -0700
I'm not advocating use, or protesting it either. I just pointed out that
given the information provided, neither argument was sufficient to make a
case. One example in each case was presented. Knowing someone who had an
effect is NEVER sufficient to make a case that A caused B.
To make an effective argument, one must provide a strong case with credible
evidence that goes beyond one example.
Renee
anonymous wrote:
>
> At Wed, 28 Aug 2002, Renee wrote:
> >
> >Genny,
> >Also, there are other anti-emetic meds out there (eg: compazene). It can be
> >given by suppository or injection if needed. Besides, the person may have
> >died from whatever else caused the vomiting. Why didn't they get any other
> >meds or care. Why didn't they go to the ER? It doesn't make sense to blame
> >the pot laws for killing him.
> >
> He was already in the hospital when this happened according to my
> findings.
> Compazene didn't have any enti-emetic effects.
>
> >For Barbara, just because someone died who used marijuana heavily does not
> >mean that they are related. There are dozens of reasons they could have died.
> > One occurance does not prove anything.
> >I can't believe I just read that statement
>
> WHAT?There are more than just one occurance.I suggest you do a search on
> the related deaths and cannibis.
>
> CANNABIS (pot, dope, blow, grass, marijuana, ganga, weed, skunk, hash,
> draw, puff)
>
> Acute Effects:
> Talkative, hilarity, well-being, self-confidence, appreciation of sound
> & colour
> Poor concentration
> Impaired driving
> Anxiety, agitation, paranoia
> Cannabis psychosis (high doses)
> Dry mouth, red conjunctivae
> Tachycardia, increased blood pressure, postural hypotension
>
> Chronic effects:
> Cannabis psychosis with long term heavy use
> Amotivational syndrome
> Reduced sperm count in men
> Reduced fertility in women
> Bronchitis & emphysema
> ? Lung cancer
> Heart Disease
>
> In comparison to tobacco, cannabis is poorly combustible and burning
> results in production of abundant tars and hydrocarbons which are
> particularly toxic to the lungs. The particles in the smoke are
> deposited throughout the lungs and are subsequently taken up by the
> lung's scavenger cells (alveolar macrophages). This results in numerous
> microscopic pigment-laden macrophages being scattered and grouped
> throughout the lungs. Scarring results in chronic degenerative lung
> disease (emphysema). There is a higher incidence of cancer in
> comparison to tobacco smoking.
>
> >Renee
> >
> >Victoria wrote:
> >>
> >> Genny,
> >>
> >> I don't follow the logic. If you place someone in the recovery position
> >> (performing the BACCHUS maneuver) or turn and keep the person on their side,
> >> they shouldn't choke on vomit. What does that have to do with marijuana being
> >> legal or not?
> >>
> >> Victoria
> >>
> >> From: "Genny" <gennyh@hotmail.com>
> >>
> >> In 2000, Peter McWilliams died after choking on vomit. His
> >> prescription for medical marijuana was not allowed (for prevention of
> >> nausea) and as a result this law killed him. There are many others you will
> >> not hear about.
> >>
> >> Genny
> >>
> >--
> >--------------
> >Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
> >
> >---
> >Dwell in Possibility.
> >--Emily Dickenson
> >
>
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Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
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Dwell in Possibility.
--Emily Dickenson
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