*BBC2 programme tonight at 9pm*

[Gaynor]

Just to let you know that this Horizon programe is on tv tonight.

 

Not sure what is actually covered in the programme itself but it may be worth a viewing....particularly if it's a subject of interest to you.

 

Gaynor

[Hezza]

Thanks Gaynor - I already had it in my Sky+ having heard from somewhere (can't for the life of me remember where) that there is an MS-er in it somewhere...

[Michelle]

Didn't read your post untill this morning,but did see the Horizon programme. Not sure if I liked seeing rats recieving IV crack, and mice in a vat of water. In saying that, I had no idea that mice could swim so well.

However it was a very interesting programme, and it turns out that cannabis doesn't really deserve the bad press that it gets.

I did like the idea of that medical centre in LA, that provides Cannabis for medical conditions.

 

M

[Hezza]

I have it on Sky+ to watch sometime later today...am also going to watch (or more likely record!) the Terry Pratchett programme this evening - BBC2 9pm

[Gaynor]

No I didn't like seeing the rats having that inflicted on them I have to say.

 

Only the last 15 mins of the whole hour prog was there more of what I wanted to hear really. The cannabis that is 'safely' produced into a spray form seems obviously better than if you were to smoke it..as that's harmful in itself when taken in that way like smoking is and you don't fully know what's in it.

 

Like the man said though; getting the medicinal spray variety prescribed in the UK is just not common practise unlike parts of the USA where cannabis generally will be suggested by practioners to go and try in any form you fancy.

 

Mm..will remain a hot topic,

 

Gaynor

[davidtaylor603]

If you look at this video you may possibly discover the real reason cannabis has been suppressed for all these years. It competes with the cancer industry.

 

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7...00271&hl=en

[Michelle]

Thanks David.Will watch later, as I have some work to catch up with.

 

M

[Michelle]

I decided to watch the video before work. It's a sad state of affairs when healing folk becomes a crime. I know we are dealing with a class B drug here...

And yes! Governments and drug companies have a lot to answer for.

 

Not sure about showing folk how to make the oil though. Looks pretty dangerous to me. And I would advice folk not to try this at home.

 

 

Michelle

[Marina]

The cannabis that is 'safely' produced into a spray form seems obviously better than if you were to smoke it..as that's harmful in itself when taken in that way like smoking is and you don't fully know what's in it.

Many MSers don't smoke cannabis, they cook with it instead, ie, in cakes or other sweet or savoury recipes, either ground up fine or made into a "butter" of sorts (which apparently is quite a palaver to make). The effect of it won't work unless it's heated to a certain temperature, hence the smoking of it or cooked and mixed with a fat such as butter, cream, milk or cooking oil. I wouldn't advocate smoking it either, especially if one isn't a smoker already, as one has to take it directly and deeply into the lungs, which means also taking in the tobacco it's mixed with. Some people prefer smoking it though, as smoking it gives an immediate effect whereas digesting it can take half an hour or so to have an effect.

 

My neuro didn't seem too impressed with the Sativex spray when I was asked about it, and suggested trying to find the real thing instead!!!

[Michelle]

No my rehab doctor said not to bother, and offerred me the salmon spray instead...which I eventually declined. Being a none smoker I think I would eat a cookie if I could get hold of one Or better still ice-cream, as seen on tv last night.

 

Michelle

[Marina]

Salmon spray? Sound fishy to me...

 

In ice cream? Didn't even know one could have it ice cream... . Mind you, I missed the proggie last night...

[Lindyloo]

Mmm I like the ice cream too Mish .... and the lovely fruity drinks..,,

 

I watched the show last night - hated what they put those poor wee rats through... especially comparing cannabis to heroin.... which i would never put the two together anyway.... and i am sure most people wouldnt..

I thought it was a very interesting show and its great to see all the positives that this plant can offer with pain relief etc... It was very interesting learning about the two components...the THC and the CBD ?? ( you's know what i mean :=)

I thought it was sad at how this plant is abused and mixed with crap substances and Growers are cross breeding different strains of cannabis plants and producing a super strain which is extra extra strong. In this instance the THC balance is nearly 100% with nearly none of the other chemical CBD which is proved to be beneficial for pain relief... But this super strain is being sold to our teenagers which then seems to be causing serious mental illness. ...

When you think of all the drugs we get prescribed from our doctors... have you ever read the side effects etc..

 

This plant is natural and has lots of benefits if used correctly and not abused.... thats what i think anyway...

I think for medicinal purposes this is ... I dont smoke or take cannabis but i am very interested in how it helps with pain relief etc and it helps so many people with different ailments... That Ice cream looked Mmmmmmmmm

 

 

[Michelle]

I watched a programme on the use of Cannabis back last year I think... It was frightening to see the amount of c**p that some folk were being sold. I have no idea what the one substance was called, but it looked like little red beads. These were highly dangerous, and should never be smoked. It might have been made of glass.

I think I will stick to prayer.

 

Michelle