I've been reading and learning a lot about different 9/11 "conspiracies" which should really be called other sides to the story. (lame) And what is so intriguing is watching pieces click into place. There are so many more things tied into that event that go along with other problems in our country. Each thing is somehow related to the other. Economic situations, housing crash, pharmaceuticals, aggressive media, "enforced security" and the government... they all touch... So, how does this relate to pro-pot? Well... because it's in that bubble too.
I take an anxiety/depression medication daily. I will mostly likely do so for the rest of my life. I also take advil regularly albeit it for a headache, muscle pain/cramp or menstrual pain. I will occasionally take tums to relieve indigestion or upset stomach. Most people rely on OTC's daily. Doctors and pharmaceutical companies make millions selling many different types of drugs to this country. As a society, we have become more and more dependent on prescriptions and OTC's to alleviate our every ailment. So... here's the funny thing.
Headache - tension, menstrual, or vascular. Cannabis relieves most headaches. (I am a migraine sufferer and it is not always effective there, but most definitely for tension headaches and hormonal)
Stomach Pain - because the muscles in the stomach are what are called "smooth muscles" cannabis seems to have "calming" features on these muscles, allowing them to relax, which then lessens most stomach pain. Because the muscles are tensed during stomach pain, relaxing them and the surrounding tissue, also can allow for gas to pass through the system more easily, which often goes along with indigestion.
Menstrual Pain: Most women experience cramps through their cycle. Like the stomach muscles, the muscles around the uterus and in the lower abdomen are also smooth and respond/relax with medicine which relieves tension. Medicines like advil and even midol have analgesic effects, while midol also contains prostaglandin inhibitors. Still, neither medication seems to have the same effects as cannabis, as it is fast acting and lasting in its effects on menstrual cramps.
Mood Stablizer: For many people I have met and spoken to, cannabis acts as an effect mood stabilizer. There are a plethora of anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, anti-don't go the fuck over the edge pills, and I feel that I am a good candidate for saying that they do work usually. Still though, there is a naturally occuring plant that has the same effects. While pot can and does sometimes make one sleepy, or "comfortable" that is not always the outcome. Usually, the body is already in that state and the inhalation of cannabis has simply intensified those feelings. As far as mood stabilizing, especially for those who suffer anxiety, pot has the ability to just sort of slow you down a bit. It can help focus and concentration. It sort of removes a layer of film if you would and allows a peacefulness and calmness.
So... in a nutshell, while it's an argument made 10x over, the facts cannot be denied. With pot, ONE drug, you get headache relief, stomach relief, menstrual relief and a mood stabilizer. One drug. People are making a lot of money on A LOT of drugs to combat the 4 symptoms I have just outlined. In fact, there are probably many other ailments for which pot relieves symptoms, these are simply ones I have observed and/or experienced myself.
I'm not really a bandwagon person. I still won't go attend a picket line to legalize pot, but as one who recognizes logical argument, the reasons for its prohibition are wrapped up within the many other "conspiracies" within our government. Really, it's just about people staying rich and in control ;)
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