Cannabis Pharmacy: Recreational and Medical Marijuana E-Book

Katherine Coronado

• Herausgeber: A&S publishing LLC
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

This is the best and easiest-to-read book on the subject of medicinal marijuana. He details the physiological effects of cannabis, the optimal conditions for its administration, and the range of dosing options available. Cannabis Pharmacy is broken down into sections based on different medical conditions, and each section includes an easy-to-digest rating of cannabis's efficacy for that condition, as well as usage recommendations and sidebars detailing mindfulness-based practices that can be used in conjunction with cannabis to boost the body's natural healing processes. The Index demonstrates that the large corpus of scientific research focusing on cannabis is a vastly under-utilized store of information, with sections on a wide range of problems from aging to wound treatment.

Leseprobe

Cannabis

Pharmacy

Recreational and Medical Marijuana

BY

Katherine Coronado

This book is dedicated to individuals who are sick and in pain, to those who are fighting for change in the face of opposition, to those who are protesting unjust laws, and to those who are incarcerated for crimes in which no one was hurt.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Point of clarification

Prologue

Emergence

1

INTENSE SLEEP

Analysis of the Case: Guilherme F. lco

Cannabinoid Induced Sleep

2

LESSENING FEARS AND STRESS

The Piper Courtenay Case

3

INCREASING INSPIRATIONAL FLAIR

Consider the following case: Jon Bent

Benefits of Cannabis on Mood and Inspiration

4

FAT BURNING, WEIGHT CONTROL,

IN ADDITION TO REHABILITATIVE EXERCISE

Ross Retaliate as a Case Study

Here are Three Unexpectedly Promising Domains

Cannabidiol's long and storied history as a metabolic, weight management, and post-workout recovery aid

Benefits of Cannabis for Your Health

Cannabis's positive effects on physical health

5

Hemp as a nutritional powerhouse

Research Example: Mary Jean "Watermelon" Dunsdon

Define "Superfood."

Cannabidiol's Role in Human Nutritional History

Benefits of Cannabis for Your Health

Marijuana as a nutritional powerhouse

6

HOTTER SEXUAL ACTIVITY

The "Mama kind" Case: Lisa Kirkman

To Improve Sexual Performance and Sensuality

Cannabis' Sexual History

Benefits of Cannabis for Your Health

Sexual Marijuana Use

7

A POWERFUL MEANS OF CONTROLLING PAIN

Galen Pallas: A Real-World Example

Exploring the Origins and Felt Reality of Pain.

Cannabidiol as a Traditional Pain Reliever

Benefits of Cannabis for Your Health

Cannabidiol (CBD) in Marijuana for Pain Management

8

An Effective Aid in Cancer Therapy

Case Study: Alan Park

Understanding Cancer and Its Repercussions

Cannabidiol's Cancer-Fighting Past

Benefits of Cannabis for Your Health

Treatment of Cancer with Cannabis

9

SLOWING DOWN AGEING

Analyzing the Selena Wong Case

What Old Age Does to You Mentally as Well as Physically

Cannabis' Anti-Aging Past

Cannabis for Anti-Aging

10

EXIT MEDIUM

Investigating the Life of Siobhan McCarthy

Can You Describe Addiction?

the origins of the "exit drug" hypothesis

Benefits of Cannabis for Your Health

Exit drug use of cannabis

EXHIBIT 1

HOW THE HUMAN BODY PRODUCES CANNABID OIL

Find of Eternal Significance

What the Endocannabinoid System Is and How It Functions

Caused by the "Entourage Effect"

Annexure 2

ROUTINES FOR

CANNABIS PREPARATION AND USE

Having a cigarette

Tutorial on How to Roll a Joint

Combusting

Munchies

Topicals

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Point of clarification

PLEASE CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE implementing any suggestions from this book. The reader should see a doctor often to discuss their health, and especially if they experience any symptoms that might be serious. The author and publisher strongly advise readers to consult with their doctors before using cannabis for medical purposes, regardless of whether the book mentions particular product categories, cannabis strains, cannabinoids, intake techniques, etc.

The author and publisher have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within this book; however, they do not accept responsibility, and expressly disclaim any liability to any party, for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether the result of negligence, accident, or any other cause.

More thorough studies on cannabis have recently been conducted in response to the plant's resurgence in popularity. Thus, further study on the stated issues may lead to findings that contradict what is written in this book.

Age limits and other information on cannabis usage should be verified with local authorities.

Prologue

This book is a great resource for anybody interested in learning more about the many ways in which cannabis may improve one's quality of life, from novices to seasoned consumers.

The first day of legal recreational cannabis sales was October 17, 2018, making Canada the second country in the world to do so after Uruguay. As of this writing, at least half of the states in the United States have legalized medicinal marijuana, and a growing number of states have legalized its recreational usage as well. This rising tide is lifting the almost century-long ban on a potent medicinal herb that has been utilized for healing and enlightenment for for five thousand years.

However, the bulk of the contemporary global population remains naturally dubious because of its illegality, criminalization, lack of awareness about the reasons leading to its ban, and disdain within the medical profession. Furthermore, there has been a paucity of trustworthy evidence-based material to debunk cannabis-related myths and misconceptions. The Little Book of Cannabis is an important step in rectifying this.

More than eight thousands of my patients have benefited from my work as a holistic doctor and cannabis specialist. I wholeheartedly endorse Amanda Siebert's presentation due to my extensive professional and personal background with cannabis spanning more than five decades. Insomnia, anxiety, pain, inflammation, cancer, creativity, sex, and end-of-life care are just some of the topics covered in this book, and each chapter contains helpful and reliable information. In many ways, her fascinating case studies mirrored my own experiences with patients.

Cannabis' most common medical application is for the treatment of chronic pain, and this is also its primary therapeutic advantage. More than 90% of my patients experience some degree of chronic pain, and this is absolutely true in my practice. Chapter 7, "An Effective Source of Pain Management," was one of the most beneficial parts of the book for me as a physician who is still on the fence regarding using medical cannabis to treat patients with chronic pain. Siebert performed an excellent job of digging up information,

Emergence

MY AGE OF INITIAL EXPOSURE TO CANNABIS MAY SEND SHOCKS DOWN THE SPINE OF ANY LAWMAKER CONSIDERING THE PROS AND CONS OF CANNABIS LEGALIZATION, BUT the stigma connected with young usage is one of the reasons I feel compelled to share my story. As a fourteen-year-old working the merch table at a punk performance in my hometown of Richmond, British Columbia, I smoked cannabis for the first time. The weird drug my parents warned me about piqued my interest, and when my older friends stated it helped them feel calm, I believed my parents were incorrect and, like many teens, I decided I had to find out for myself if cannabis would truly "fry my brain cells." Indulging in a hoot and a half from a pipe while perched atop a picnic table with two girlfriends elicited a brief round of laughing but no lasting effects.

Since then, I've experimented with cannabis on occasion in social situations with friends, but it wasn't until I got to college that I realized how regularly taking it helped me in a variety of ways.

In my second year of college, I visited a buddy for the first time, and upon entering his home, I saw him gesture to a set of roach clips on the table. To the uninitiated, these are what you reach for when your joint grows too short to smoke with your fingers. In retrospect, I can say, "Wow, this cannabis thing can become quite intense." I won't sugarcoat it: there was some skepticism at first, and then I got high. That was the turning point.

Soon I realized how much cannabis helped me relax after a week of staying up late to fulfill deadlines and how much it sparked conversation at parties. My friends and I would often choose doobies over liquor in order to avoid the next day's hangover and spend Friday and Saturday nights surrounded by bubbles of clever thinking and clouds of cannabis smoke while philosophizing about our studies, current events, and pop culture. As the workload mounted, the hours at the part-time job ate into my free time, and arguments with my mother (I'm sorry, Mom) pushed me to the breaking point, I came to rely on cannabis to transport me to a place where the seemingly insurmountable challenges of the day could be overcome with a single puff and a change in perspective.

Soon, I'd learn that even in the midst of a dizzying panic attack,

The plant my parents, teachers, and authorities were so adamantly against was able to deliver me more than simply relaxation; it brought me peace of mind in the face of an assault or a slip in judgment caused by stress-induced outburst.

Then, when I was finishing my manuscript, I was told that I suffered from depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). My diseases' symptoms were driving me crazy, but I convinced myself I could handle it and that I didn't have time to seek treatment. Until I interviewed Dr. Zach Walsh about PTSD while suffering those symptoms myself, I decided to keep my battle to myself. To put my health first, I had to have that epiphany. (My editors and publishers, to their credit, were quite understanding.) When I started using cannabis for the first time to alleviate the flashbacks, panic attacks, and "hair trigger" you'll read about in Chapter 3, everything changed again, but in a totally different way. Not only did I use cannabis regularly while writing this book to assist spark creative ideas, but it also helped boost my mood, reduce my worry, and calm my restless nerves.

Despite this, I had never considered publishing a book about cannabis until the opportunity presented itself. Writing this book allowed me to learn more about what happens to the body when cannabis is ingested, and how its healing properties can be used to treat various ailments, relieve stress, and even spice up one's sex life, than I ever learned in my day job as a newspaper reporter covering cannabis policy announcements, corporate mergers, and the endless flow of information on Twitter. (Just go with me on this. If you must, you can jump ahead to Chapter 6. You might say that my gratitude to the cannabis for all the good it has done in my life has multiplied.

The more I learn about cannabis and its possibilities, the more I realize that it is only widely available in a small number of countries. Hundreds of thousands of individuals have been arrested as a result of the worldwide war on drugs, and on cannabis in particular. In the United States, cannabis is involved in more than half of all drug-related arrests. There were 8.2 million cannabis-related arrests in the United States between 2001 and 2010, with 88 percent being for simple possession. These detentions are a terrible tragedy for everyone involved.

high rates disproportionately affecting persons of color. 1 Similar numbers of cannabis-related charges (76% for simple possession) were filed in Canada2 in 2016, the year after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau vowed to legalize cannabis. 3 It hurts me deeply that a plant, one would argue a gift from God, with such extraordinary therapeutic qualities has been stigmatized, and it angers me greatly that people continue to be unjustly punished for using it.

The benefits of using it become too great to ignore, as do the grave and inherent harms associated with its prohibition; my own experience with the plant is just one perspective, but when combined with the testimony of the hundreds of people I've met, interviewed, and smoked with, the case becomes overwhelming. When we factor in cannabis's past applications alongside the present data, it's laughable to think that this plant is outlawed anyplace. The actual outlier has been the most recent 75-100 years. The prohibition on cannabis as we know it now is the result of skillful propaganda devised by a small group of influential persons in the 1930s.

Medical marijuana's long history of use dates back thousands of years, and up until the mid-1800s, it was a common fixture in North American medicine cabinets due to its effectiveness in treating a wide range of conditions.

I pray that readers of this book would do so with an open mind and be prepared to let go of whatever preconceived notions they may have regarding cannabis. We have been given false information about a plant that can save lives for a long time. Since this is a book on a controversial drug, I'm hoping this small act of defiance convinces you that cannabis is more than simply a weed with an unfair reputation; it has the potential to enhance your life in meaningful ways.

1

INTENSE SLEEP

Analysis of the Case: Guilherme F. lco

Guilherme Falco has had difficulties sleeping since he was seven years old, when he first began to notice it.

Twenty-nine-year-old her struggles with attention and anxiety date back to their childhood. Young minds don't appear to have an off-switch, so add that to the mix, and you have a formula for numerous nights of laying awake and looking at the ceiling. Even if Falco was in bed with his head on the pillow by 10 p.m., he typically couldn't fall asleep until 2:00 or 3:00 in the morning, regardless of where he was or what time of day it was.

It's one thing to have trouble sleeping as an adult; it's another to hear the frustration in his voice as he describes the impact sleeplessness had on his youth.

He recalls, "I was constantly exhausted as a youngster." I'd barely sleep for two or three hours a night, so I hated having to wake up and go to school. And when sleep finally did come, it was restless, fragmented slumber at best.

Falco didn't start using sleeping drugs at the advice of a doctor until he was a young adult.

He believes the drug helped him fall asleep quickly but that waking up was a major challenge. I didn't take them every night; just on nights when I really couldn't sleep because of the terrible side effects I had every day, which included constant fatigue, dizziness, and nausea.

Falco used cannabis for the first time with a buddy while they were both in their early twenties. He appreciated the feeling of calm that washed over him, but he was unaware of the plant's possible medicinal uses. He retired to bed, and what occurred next completely caught him off guard. “That night, I had one of the best sleeps of my whole life,” he says. “I’ve been using weed to help me fall asleep ever since.”

He claims he has not had any harmful side effects from switching from sleeping medications to cannabis, other than a change in his sleep schedule.

Regular cannabis users develop tolerance to the drug's effects, and the same is true of chronic prescription drug users.

He claims he is now getting seven hours of sleep every night compared to the two or three he got whenever he was younger. According to Falco, his life as a whole has benefited by his commitment to a natural sleep schedule.

I've had a lot more energy and enthusiasm for the day since I've been sleeping better. I feel much better about my life now that I can get a decent night's sleep without resorting to sleeping pills, wake up feeling rejuvenated, and head out to work without any delays.

Insomnia: Why Do You Have So Little Rest?

Health publications advocating nutrition, fitness, and productivity often catch our eye when we wait in the checkout line at the grocery store, but sleep doesn't appear to be a topic of discussion. To be clear, sleep deprivation is a major contributor to many of the leading causes of death in North America today, including overweight and obesity, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, depression, and a general decline in quality of life.

The sleep problem in North America may be roughly estimated by observing the region's propensity for sleeping pills. In 2017, the United States performed the biggest consumer sleep survey to date, and researchers found that half of all individuals use two or more sleep aids, such as prescription drugs, over-the-counter sleeping pills, herbal treatments, or nutritional supplements, each night. Despite this, 79% of respondents admitted to getting less than the minimum daily need of 7 hours of sleep. 1 While just about a third of Canadians get less than the recommended amount of sleep each night, over half of respondents to a national study had difficulty getting or staying asleep. 2

This dependence on sleep aids is understandable, considering the repercussions of inadequate or poor sleep. Lack of quality sleep is known to have negative effects on