Marijuana, Chemo and Breast Cancer
Marijuana might just be the American public's worst kept secret, with so many people smoking it either behind closed doors or on the way to see a Damian Marley concert. Apart from the recreational use, marijuana actually does have some
medical benefits to those who are terminally ill or living with severe pain.
Recently, marijuana has been decriminalized in a few states, and
huge marijuana dispensaries have been popping up here and there. The purpose of these medical marijuana dispensaries is to distribute the plant to the sick or dying as a means to help ease the pain and suffering. The psychoactive effect produced by THC (one of the chemical compounds found in marijuana) helps them feel better.
A new study conducted by Temple University's School of Pharmacy suggests that a single chemical component in marijuana could greatly ease the pain resulting from rounds of chemotherapy, especially in patients who have breast cancer. Testing on animal subjects revealed the chemical compound of importance is the compound called
cannabidiol. This substance is one of the two main chemicals found in marijuana, with THC being the other.
Tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as THC, is the main ingredient in marijuana and is responsible for producing the psychoactive effects that include increased...
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