The History Of The Introduction Of Cannabis To The Medical World

It is a known fact that there are many countries all around the world where the introduction of cannabis as a legalized substance has been rejected by society many times. Even in some of the legal ones like USA, the government had a difficult time to push through with such an act. This is despite the fact that many of the studies that have been done indicate that cannabis does have some positive effects on health. Also many people from these countries resort to the drug as a form of recreational activity. In other words they use it as an escape or a quick fix to the stresses of everyday life.

One reason why governments have rejected the introduction of cannabis into their societies is because of the strong lobbies that they have. These groups claim that cannabis is not addictive and is a harmless plant. They also point out that there are no medical trials that have been conducted to prove that the cannabis medicines help anything beyond the relief of pain. There is no conclusive answer on whether cannabis is harmless or not. But one thing is for sure is that these cannabis medicines are not subject to the same scrutiny that the approved prescription drugs are.

The pharmaceutical companies have shown no hesitation to get involved in the cannabis business. There are many new synthetic drugs being introduced into the market every single day. The question that arises here is "Is it possible that some of these medicines might cause some damage?" This is something that many health officials and doctors raise.

The question that should be arising here is whether or not we can actually depend on cannabis medicines? How will we know that they are harmless? How will the public be able to rely on them? These are the issues that are yet to be answered.

Another major problem with the cannabis medicines is that they are not developed enough to combat the side effects properly. In other words they remain untouched by the medicinal properties of the plant. The effects of cannabis are many and it has been a known fact that most of them are not pleasant to experience. It is for this reason that many countries have banned the production, sale and consumption of cannabis. But this does not mean that we cannot have it as a medical drug.

So how do we know that cannabis medicines are not harmful? Many people argue that cannabis is a psychoactive drug and therefore can have many effects that go beyond the realm of what a normal drug can do. They also point out that cannabis is not a chemical compound that can be separated from its chemical derivatives. Hence it is not surprising that many drug companies have started working on a drug that does not affect the mind in any way.

Many of the cannabis medicines that have been launched over the years have actually produced positive results. For instance, the Sativex cannabis extract has been effective in helping those who suffer from arthritis and severe forms of MS. The extract acts on the central nervous system to alleviate the patient's symptoms. The results seen through these trials have been quite promising, as many patients have been able to eliminate their symptoms.

The world seems to be making progress when it comes to treating medical conditions. This progress should be encouraged as this is one of the safest pharmaceuticals that can be used for medicinal purposes. Furthermore, cannabis is one of the most potent natural substances around and no amount of treatment will get it to just another level. The world needs more creativity when it comes to finding ways to combat diseases such as cancer and cannabis is certainly up with the challenges.