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Medical Marijuana: Research, Regulations, and Controversies
TLDR Extensive research has shown that medical marijuana can help with various diseases, but federal regulations and crackdowns by the DEA and US attorneys have created challenges for its use. Despite efforts to study its effectiveness, synthetic THC pills are not as effective as the marijuana plant itself.
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Medical marijuana has been shown to help with a wide range of diseases and illnesses, according to extensive research.
04:41
The federal government's stance on medical marijuana has changed over the years, with the DEA and US attorneys cracking down on dispensaries despite state laws legalizing it, leading to criticism of Obama's administration.
09:30
California has been studying the effectiveness of medical marijuana for pain and nausea since 2000, but federal regulations and restrictions have made it difficult to conduct research and obtain the necessary funding and resources.
13:48
Synthetic THC pills called Maranol have been introduced as an FDA-approved drug, but they are lacking important components and are not as effective as the plant itself.
17:48
Synthetic THC pills and an extract called Satevex are being used as pain relievers, but they are not as effective as the marijuana plant itself.
22:07
In California, doctors can recommend medical marijuana to patients with conditions like glaucoma, and patients can obtain ID cards or doctor's recommendations to grow, buy, and possess marijuana.
26:28
The issue of medical marijuana and caregivers has become cloudy, with many legitimate caregivers being stripped of their protections due to the actions of illegal dispensaries and pot dealers.
30:42
The issue of medical marijuana and caregivers has become cloudy, with many legitimate caregivers being stripped of their protections due to the actions of illegal dispensaries and pot dealers, and a study found that crime went down with the dispensaries and crime went up when they closed.
34:36
The hosts receive a funny email about an anthropological expedition and a gang encounter, but it is not related to the topic of medical marijuana.
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Society & Culture
