Now, I understand that potheads are often delusional. But the people that made this list must have really been toking some of the good stuff. My girlfriend gets really bad migraines. Her friend sent her this page from a medical marijuana site that lists all the things that pot has been used as a treatment for.
Here’s the list: http://mmecmedicine.com/all-ailments.html
Let’s take a look at some examples…
Genital Herpes – I’m willing to bet that pot has been responsible more for the spread of genital herpes than the cure.
Heptitis – Ditto…
Cancer – You mean we’ve been having benefit shows and wearing pink ribbons all this time and all we needed was to get them stoned? Amazing.. I’m sure it’s just “the man” suppressing that news from the masses.
Obesity – Yeah, cuz pot doesn’t lead to eating. No sir.
Writers’ Cramp – Ok, writers’ block maybe…
Alcoholism - Well, way to swap one addiction for another genius.
Tobacco Dependence – Umm… Still smoking, no?
Stuttering - What’s the difference? You still won’t be able to speak in coherent sentences.
Nightmares - Well there’s everybody’s in for a prescription.
Brain Trauma – Nothing like killing a few brain cells to help out with brain trauma.
Paraplegia - It grows limbs back!?
Limbic Rage Syndrome – No idea what this is. But it sounds like a great name for a band.
Emphysema - See Tobacco Dependence above.
Constipation - Apparently a lot of fiber in that weed.
Ureter Spasm Calculus – Once again, great band name.
Vaginal Pain – Maybe there’s other things she might be thinking about to avoid that pain, hmm?
Cerebral Aneurism – “Hurry! Smoke this before you die!”
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Oh, yeah. Weed always gives you lots of energy to go out an conquer the world.
Cough - Really? Have you ever heard a pothead cough? I have and it’s not pretty.
I wish I had a medical degree so I could understand what the rest of the afflictions on that page are. But you can feel better knowing that if you have any affliction at all, or have slept, or have a habit of breathing on a regular basis, you too can get a prescription for the miracle drug called Wacky Weed.
Phil Johnson
http://www.RoadsideAttraction.com
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I’m sure there plenty of folks out there like yourself that are actually helped by it. I just think it hurts your cause when they put out lists like this with dumb stuff on it. I visited Venice Beach over the weekend and passed at least 3 places in a two block area where you could be “evaluated” for a prescription. Because you’re sure to find reputable doctors on Venice Beach.
hey there… unlike the list above and the majority of idiots out there claiming such issues as you’ve noted above… i speak for the small amout of us who actually benefit from medical marijuana, let me tell u a little about me… i had a thyroid condition called toxic nodule (aka goiter) causing severe hyperthyroidism. during the diagnosing time i lost 22 pounds (i’m only 5′2″ and 130 lbs when it started) and had a hilacious appetite. among many other symptoms, i had insomnia as well….marijuana helped with those aspects without side affects like sleeping aids. i had the surgery (not radiation) and had it removed (nice scar across the neck).. now i’m hypOthyroid… BUT i have a pituitary syndrome causing me to produce thyroid stimulating hormone when i dont have a thyroid anymore. thus, causing severe appetite DECREASE weight loss and insomnia again… now i struggle to gain weight. appetite stimulants cause side affects i dont like… so… to our defense and those with chemo and radiation for the NON smoking related cancers, we need natural aids not chemically altered by man with affects man wont know how it affects the body after 30-50 yrs of someone using when studies r based on 5-10 yrs only anyway… i plan on attending one of your shows … looking forward to seeing your performance…. T