Marijuana:
A Brief Summary
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Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indica plant. The plant may be smoked in hand-rolled cigarettes, in pipes or water pipes, blunts, and by using vaporizers that pull THC from the marijuana.
Marijuana can also be mixed in food (edibles), such as brownies, cookies, and candy, or brewed as a tea.
People also smoke or eat different forms of marijuana extracts, which deliver a large amount of THC.
The physical benefits of marijuana are far-reaching, widespread, and long-term. Because of the way marijuana
impacts the Autonomic Nervous System which expands the breath and relaxes the body, its potential for health
and healing are enormous, and have been completely unrealized by Western Medicine.
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Medical usage exploiting the positive effects of marijuana has been around for thousands of years. Positive effects of weed commonly used for the medical benefit include pain reduction,suppression of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and increased appetite stimulation.
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The cannabis plant is also used in treating:
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• Cancer - specifically the pain, nausea, and vomiting associated with cancer treatment.
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• Chronic pain - strong evidence for use in cases where other pain medications aren't working.
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• Multiple sclerosis (symptoms) - strong evidence for use for pain, muscle spasm and urinary
problems.
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• Glaucoma - due to marijuana's ability to reduce ocular pressure.
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• Eczema – Marijuana cannabinoids, are immuno-suppressant that assist decreasing
inflammatory responses of the skin.
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• Epilepsy - The FDA recently approved the use of a plant-based formulation of marijuana CBD to treat seizures for people 2 years of age and older with Dravet syndrome and Lennox- Gastaut syndrome (LGS). Results from the study showed that the addition of CBD to a traditional seizure medication decreased the frequency of drop seizures significantly
in children and adults with LGS.
• Insomnia - Marijuana increases the lighter stages of sleep, known as NREM slow wave sleep;
12 consequently, it decreases the amount of time spent in REM sleep, therefore the plant should not be used before bed – time.
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• Huntington's Disease - Researchers believe Huntington’s disease may be strongly connected to the body’s endocannabinoid system, which responds to the cannabinoids in marijuana. The cannabis plant may reduce tension and anxiety as well as help reduce nausea, restlessness or insomnia symptoms in Huntington's patients.
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Cannabis Laws in your State
Purchasing
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As of Dec. 1, 2019, Michiganders are able to purchase cannabis for recreational adult-use ( “ recreational cannabis. ” ) The majority of cities and townships in Michigan have decided to ban recreational sales, 1,411 total, making early availability extremely limited. More cities and townships are planning to roll out locations in 2020 and 2021, with more widespread adoption is expected to spread thereafter.
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Under Senate Bill 660 and the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, patients are not permitted to obtain more than 2.5 ounces of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis. Recreational possession is also limited to 2.5 oz. Dispensaries reserve the right to limit sales based on laws and regulations of the local jurisdiction where the dispensary is located.
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Consumption
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Recreational cannabis is legal in Michigan, but that doesn't mean adults of age can consume marijuana everywhere. Public cannabis consumption is strictly illegal in Michigan, as is driving under the influence of marijuana.
The consumption of medical marijuana by qualifying patients is also permitted, so long as the patient follows the provisions set forth under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act. Similar to recreational cannabis, the consumption of marijuana is only allowed on private property out of view from the public and cannot be consumed in any public place or property.
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Transporting Marijuana
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Transporting recreational and medical marijuana in Michigan is legal for qualified patients, caregivers and adults of age as long as the marijuana or marijuana-infused products being transported are:
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In a sealed and labeled package
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In the trunk of the car
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If there is no trunk, the marijuana must be in a location that is not readily accessible from the interior of the vehicle.
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Driving Under the Influence
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Driving under the influence of recreational or medical marijuana is strictly prohibited. Driving under the influence of cannabis is treated in similar light to a DUI with alcohol, and violators face steep fines and even jail time as punishment. Our advice? Don’t smoke and drive! There are plenty of ride-sharing options or public transportation choices that will keep you safe and on the right side of the law at all times.
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Exporting Marijuana
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Exporting recreational or medical marijuana from Michigan to other states is strictly prohibited and illegal under both Proposal 1 and the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act. Medical cannabis is only for the patient that it was purchased for and therefore cannot be sold, transferred or exported to anyone in or out of the state of Michigan.
Forms of exporting include, but are not limited to, mailing, driving, shipping, flying or boating cannabis across state lines.
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References:
( https://potguide.com/michigan/marijuana-laws )