Any suggestions about where John McCain should score some marijuana for his cancer side effects?

[Akamai]

Marijuana can sure help with nausea as well as pain, and there are a variety of states in which marijuana is legal.

Any suggestions about where John McCain should go for a bit of the weed?

My wife said, "Make sure they take cash when they go to buy the marijuana."

[La Lioness Priyanka]

1. This is a little crass, even for du.

[Akamai]

4. If you think that, you have not talked to many people undergoing cancer treatment.

[emulatorloo]

5. My guess is McCain's family and medical team have his treatment plan under control

They probably know all about the benefits of medical marijuana.

Doubt DU will be consulted

[Akamai]

12. Do you think that if he does use it to treat his symptoms, that he will announce it to the American public?

I am full of dubiosity regarding that.

[emulatorloo]

13. It's really none of my business. Cancer in the family so I am protective of cancer patients and

their right to manage their own disease/treatment in private as they see fit without outsider interference.

[Akamai]

16. But Sen. McCain has a higher responsibility, I believe, as he has helped maintain its illegality.

I don't believe he ever came out for the legalization of marijuana (especially medical marijuana) and certainly the Republicans in general have been totally opposed to it.

One of our good friends died recently with cancer and towards the end of his life, his parents were concerned that marijuana might be harmful. The cancer physicians (oncologist) all said there were no bad side effects from marijuana use, and that marijuana was was aor preferable to anything that they could prescribe.

I think this is a good learning case for those who are undecided about the benefits of marijuana, especially in medical conditions.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

6. No the fake concern about how McCain will score weed is crass

Not the weed link to ameliorating cancer side effects

[Akamai]

7. I see this is a hell of a learning experience, not only to McCain and his family, but to all Americans.

I sure think it might reduce his cancer-treatment associated symptoms.

[Akamai]

8. Further, I think there is a very good chance that indeed over time he will avail himself of this.

[Akamai]

10. Meanwhile, in many parts of the country, people are still put in jail and prison for possession of marijuana.

That's how Nixon managed to knock millions of people off of the voting rolls--to toughen the penalties regarding marijuana. He knew what he was doing--he knew that marijuana was not a dangerous drug.

But by doing that, he disenfranchised millions of people who would've voted against him, ruin their lives, started the war on drugs that is maintained to this day. Also, this war is about to be amplified, put on steroids, by Atty. Gen. Jeff Sessions.

Time to emphasized that not only is marijuana not harmful, it can have very positive side effects.

[La Lioness Priyanka]

9. Crass is crass regardless of justifications

[Akamai]

11. Crass is locking people up for possession of marijuana, claiming without proof there are no positive benefits from it.

Crass is disenfranchising millions of people, taking whether voting rights. Almost certainly that would have tipped the scales in the last election. (It is too bad that Hilary did not run on a program also of legalization of marijuana--that is endorsed by 60% or so the American public.)

[Akamai]

14. I think it's a very good idea to remind people of the effectiveness of marijuana and this is a case to learn by.

[Gabi Hayes]

25. I side with YOU, my friend

Cancer killed my own best friend last year
He was afraid to use cause he got C&S


He went so fast

Sigh

For you, Kenny

"The fine Colombian .....
Play it again"

[Akamai]

34. I sure am sorry for your loss. Now the medical community is more and more learning about

the importance of palliative care, and making sure that the story ends well. And that is, unnecessary pain, suffering, or fear at the end of one's life is unconscionable.

My favorite book for the last year has been "Being Mortal" by physician Atul Gawande, M.D. This is about helping the end of life be as positive as possible. I remember finishing it one morning at about 2:30 AM with tears coming down my face. Very moving book about end-of-life issues.

if you go on YouTube and search for Atul Gawande being mortal, you can see a lot about the approach of this physician.

I sure think that for many people, marijuana can help with discomfort and fear.

Again, sorry for your loss.

[Gabi Hayes]

42. Thx for the kindness

Will check utube

Have you heard about LSD in end/hospice
situations?

[Akamai]

46. Yes about lsd at end of life, also ecstasy is being investigated.

Some studies indicate these substances can reduce fear (in some circumstances) and help us appreciate our place in the world.

[malaise]

32. One of my closest friends drinks ganja tea after chemo

It helps with the nausea and also helps her to get a good night's sleep.

I often wonder why people are offended by ganja use and not alcohol or big pharma's drugs.

[Gabi Hayes]

43. "Stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!"

No better ganj movie than that!

[malaise]

45. Thanks

Never saw that - bookmarked for later

[GeorgeGist]

2. Metropolitan Wellness Center

in Washington DC

[marybourg]

3. Not a problem here. nt

[liberalmuse]

15. He can come up here to WA.

Weed stores are going to outnumber coffee places soon. Also, I love it here because if I get terminally ill, I can choose when I go. It's not for everyone, but at least it's another option.

That being said, I wish him a painless transition, and peace for his family.

[Akamai]

17. Or down here to Oregon. Good for you in Washington! Beat us by a year!

[maveric]

18. CA is close to AZ.

All you want over here.

[Ptah]

19. How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Arizona

In order to get a medical marijuana card in Arizona there are a few simple steps to follow. Listed below is a step-by-step guide for helping prospective medical marijuana patients get a medical marijuana card in Arizona.

https://azmarijuana.com/arizona-medical-marijuana-news/tips-arizona-medical-marijuana-card/

[Akamai]

24. Great posting! You probably made it easier for a lot of people in Arizona to apply for the card.

[ismnotwasm]

20. It's legal here. Washington State

And there are forms of it that have been legal for a long time for appetite stimulation.

The health care teams of cancer patients are very dedicated and will find the best combination of medications for him. Marijuana, contrary to popular belief, isn't a panacea for everyone, not is it the most effective for nausea.

[rock]

21. Who knows he may have a change of heart about mj laws

[NightWatcher]

22. I've got to go break the law next week to get some to help me survive this flare up and my meds

I'm not looking forward to it but there are no other options. I'm going to be driving a few hundred miles for it through very unsympathetic territory.

If I were stronger and braver I'd not attempt to conceal but do it in an act of civil disobedience if caught.

I'm sick of the repukes who are against something up until they need it. Florida voted to legalize medicinal but the State has not and will not put in place a mechanism for certifying patients, doctors, and dispensaries.

[Akamai]

23. Jeez -- I feel very, very sorry for what you have to go through. Real people are hurt by the

MJ laws.

this is not a trivial matter.

[ismnotwasm]

26. That's so stupid

Washington is shaking out the side effects of legalization i.e. the DOT is examining impaired drivers--but nobody should drive impaired on anything --and there are always snake oil salesman who claim benefits where there are none, but all in all it's been a success. When I take a walk in a park and smell it, I think, thank goodness they can do that without getting arrested, or my patient shows me where marijuana butter helped a skin condition, I think that's so awesome it's now available.

(Off topic, but we are also using medi-honey more and more for chronic wounds)

On the dark side, I know a couple of people far too involved in dapping, but I know people who go to the bar too often too.

[Alice11111]

27. Medical mj was on the AZ ballot and failed. I'm sure it

would be EZ if he's home.

[azmom]

30. Medical Marijuana passed a few years ago.

It's recreational marijuana that just failed to pass.

[Alice11111]

36. Thanks 4 correction. I was in AZ election day. Disappointing.

My fried voted against recreational pot. I doubt McCain would want the notoriety of a medical marijuana permit. Who knows what leniency comes at the dim hours. My father, who was opposed, 15 years ago, was asking for it before he died, extreme pain, red state.
I'll always wish I had done something to help, but I was in another state & constrained.

[Doug the Dem]

28. Was This Necessary?

I mean, really!

[magicarpet]

29. Who gave them the right ?

Same people want:

To police your bedroom mattress.
(Gender choice and marital status of lovers)
To police your uterus.
(Premarital sex -Abortion)
To police your medicine cabinet.
(Especially medical marijuana)
To police and suppress your right to vote.
Affirm the rights of police to shoot POC

Bye bye Democracy,
Hello Fascist State.

Openly discuss,
Openly inform the public,
Openly reform this insanity.
Fuck the Nazi police state
Fuck the nosy hypocrites.
Stop yielding to authoritarians - circumvent them.

[rollin74]

31. Las Vegas

but I think AZ has medical

[still_one]

33. No doubt McCain will be able to obtain the best options to deal with any side effects from whatever

treatment he goes through, however, if marijuana would help him change his perspective on the republican healthcare plan which aims to take away insurance from millions, and costing those with pre-existing conditions even higher premiums, I would be al for it, though I will not be surprised if he just tows the party line, and votes with whatever the republican leadership tells him to do, no matter what he says, or how atrocious the republican plan is

[L. Coyote]

35. At his local dispensary, just like everyone else.

[GoCubsGo]

37. Yep. There are more than two dozen of them in the metro Phoenix area alone. n/t

[Alice11111]

39. Really? Is a permit required? As pointed out above, recrea

tional use was voted down. Is it just not enforced?

[GoCubsGo]

40. Yes. Really.

https://azmarijuana.com/

[Alice11111]

41. Thx. Interesting. Looks all ready to go recreational

[Alice11111]

38. Doesn't it require a Rx and permit. Does in most med only

states. You have to register. I don't think he would want that. Who knows? I'm sure he has many friends & contacts

[Warren DeMontague]

44. AZ is close to Nevada.

However, this does point up the ludicrousness of our drug war, that throws sick people in prison for "unauthorized" use of their own bodies and nervous systems.

We'd rather put sick people in prison than allow them to catch an unauthorized buzz.

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/07/19/opinion/punishing-pain.html?_r=0