Pubdate: Wed, 23 Aug 2017
Source: Globe and Mail (Canada)
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Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/168
Author: Sandra Collier
Page: A10

POT FOR PAIN

Physician Marc Greidanus is mistaken when he states marijuana only
causes a high and has no health benefits (Protecting Pot Users, Aug.
22). Doctors and others need to know there are strains of medical
cannabis that are not smoked and do not contain tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC), the ingredient that causes the high.

I took medical cannabis that only contained cannabidiol (CBD) in an
oil form. I did not smoke it, but placed a few drops under my tongue.
It caused no high or disorientation of any kind. I took this for
relief from debilitating arthritic pain, prior to hip replacement surgery.

I was able to stop taking the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDS) and prescription pain killers that caused side effects and
left me drowsy and unproductive. I also used a topical cannabis cream.
Medical marijuana is not a panacea, but it is a valid and important
aid for many medical conditions.

Sandra Collier, Stratford, Ont.
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