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Should THC (pot) be a medicinal tool for MS Patients?

© S. W. Hussey

This is a controversial subject, and a sensitive one for the general public. If you are an MS patient and you have experienced the pain, relentless spasms and other side effects of this disease, you might embrace something that might help. In my constant search for ways to improve the quality of a disease I've had for over twenty years, I read a lot! I also love imparting my findings to my readers, in the spirit of sharing information that might be of use to you.

I came across this article in one of my 'fact finding' journeys through the Internet.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/13343...

If you've experienced the fear and frustrations exacerbations, you know that during the worst of the spasms or paralysis or other scary experiences, you might read this and think, Why would I do something like that, it is illegal.

I can't get over the overall mess of the concept. I live in a state where medical marijuana is legal with the permission of your physician. This is all well in theory EXCEPT IT IS AGAINST THE LAW TO POSSESS IT.

Many people are confused about the legality of medical access to marijuana. The passage of state initiatives in recent years has intensified this confusion and places many people at risk.

First and foremost: Marijuana, for any use, is illegal under federal law. Even if you live in a state that has enacted legislation or passed a ballot initiative that recognizes marijuana's medical utility you are subject to arrest by federal officials for possession or cultivation of marijuana.

Secondly, it is illegal to ship or receive marijuana by mail. Do not be fooled by individuals who claim they can legally ship marijuana because they live in a state or country where "marijuana is legal." Interstate shipment of marijuana is a federal offense. So is importation of marijuana.

If you do reside in a state that has enacted a ballot initiative "legalizing" medical access to marijuana it is important that you check with an attorney or local officials about the policy in your region.

Federal Laws

The Controlled Substances Act classifies cannabis as a Schedule I drug and defines it as a drug "with no accepted medical value in treatment." Despite its long history of use as a medication, cannabis is classified as a "new drug" and legal access is only possible through an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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