Marijuana, also known as cannabis, hash, weed, hemp, ganja, and
grass, has been recognized as an herbal remedy for centuries. Along
with LSD and heroin, it has a classification of one of the most
dangerous controlled substances. As the legalization of marijuana has
become a reality in a growing number of states, its treatment use for
various medical conditions is the center of attention. Scientists have
discovered that activecomponents, cannabinoids, have different effects on the human body.
The two well-known components of marijuana cannabis under observation are cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Due to an ongoing controversy concerning the medical application, the American Medical Association made a recommendation to lawmakers to reclassify marijuana to promote more scientific research in order to expand medical use. The option of including marijuana in the treatment of breast cancer is an option that has not yet been given a green light to provide more in-depth experiments in humans.
A
few studies have noted when marijuana is smoked, it is helpful for
patients who experience nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy
according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and was an important
factor to those HIV patients needing to increase an appetite for food
intake. Further, what has been documented is the component, delta-9-tetrahydrohycannabinol (THC)
and other cannabinoids that have shown a slow growth, death, and
reduction of the spread of certain cancer cells.
Additionally, it was
reported from the studies performed in 2013 that marijuana is better for
the body if eaten than smoked.
As early as 1975, a government study provided the results of a
cannabinoid as slowing malignant cells in mice having either lung
cancer, breast cancer or a virus-induced leukemia. Currently, what is
lacking from studies in order to provide more information is testing a
hypothesis on the human body.
A synthetic cannabinoid, nabiximols, is still being researched to confirm its ability to help people with cancer pain that is not being relieved by other strong pain medications. Although these prior studies have occurred using animals, the FDA needs approval from the federal government to move forward.
A recent study by scientists at St. George’s University in London was published in the Molecular Cancer Therapies medical journal and it was determined that the cancer cells were weakened by the components of cannabinoids, CBD and THC. As a result,
the cancer cells became more susceptible to radiation treatment. In the
United States. even though the FDA has authorized two medications with
cannabinoids, it has not approved marijuana plants as a medicine.
Several other studies have shown positive test results from the use of cannabis as a treatment. Data was collected and the results were published in the US National Library of Medicine surrounding the following cancers: lung, prostrate, bladder, blood, brain, liver, pancreas and breast. The protection of brain neurodegeneration, reduction of tumor growth and number, and decrease of cancer cell invasiveness were among the diagnosis. These are examples that demonstrate the need for more human trials with marijuana to offer opportunities for treatments that may lead to a potential cancer cure.
If marijuana is used as a treatment for breast cancer, considerations must be given to several different areas as cells may be affected in a number of ways. Studies of testicular germ cells have shown harmful effects
on the endocrine and reproductive systems. Other side effects of cannabinoids include paranoia, loss of lung function, dizziness, rapid heart beat, depression, low blood pressure and slowed digestion.
By Marie A. Wakefield
A synthetic cannabinoid, nabiximols, is still being researched to confirm its ability to help people with cancer pain that is not being relieved by other strong pain medications. Although these prior studies have occurred using animals, the FDA needs approval from the federal government to move forward.
A recent study by scientists at St. George’s University in London was published in the Molecular Cancer Therapies medical journal and it was determined that the cancer cells were weakened by the components of cannabinoids, CBD and THC. As a result,
the cancer cells became more susceptible to radiation treatment. In the
United States. even though the FDA has authorized two medications with
cannabinoids, it has not approved marijuana plants as a medicine.Several other studies have shown positive test results from the use of cannabis as a treatment. Data was collected and the results were published in the US National Library of Medicine surrounding the following cancers: lung, prostrate, bladder, blood, brain, liver, pancreas and breast. The protection of brain neurodegeneration, reduction of tumor growth and number, and decrease of cancer cell invasiveness were among the diagnosis. These are examples that demonstrate the need for more human trials with marijuana to offer opportunities for treatments that may lead to a potential cancer cure.
If marijuana is used as a treatment for breast cancer, considerations must be given to several different areas as cells may be affected in a number of ways. Studies of testicular germ cells have shown harmful effects
on the endocrine and reproductive systems. Other side effects of cannabinoids include paranoia, loss of lung function, dizziness, rapid heart beat, depression, low blood pressure and slowed digestion.
By Marie A. Wakefield
Marijuana and the myths and facts surrounding it are the focus of a discussion Thursday.
"Marijuana and the Teenage Brain" - a Lunch and Learn event - will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cape Coral
Police Department. Hosted by the Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free
Southwest Florida, the session is free and open to the public. Attendees
are invited to bring a lunch.
"We're going to talk about marijuana and teens - facts against myths, medical marijuana," Deborah Comella, the executive director, said. "It's going to focus on how marijuana impacts teenagers."
She cited as an example that the human brain does not fully develop until the age of 25.
"Kids think it's safe, they think it cures cancer. We need to bring some truth to the conversation," she said of the event. "And how, perhaps, we can begin to develop some more effective prevention."
The panel discussion will feature: Dr. Jessica Spencer, for the Manatee County Substance Abuse Coalition; Leslie Robinson, chief executive officer of Street Chicks in Recovery; and Pamela Peters, a professor at Florida SouthWestern State College who is on the local coalition's board of directors.
What: Lunch and Learn: Marijuana
and the Teenage Brain
When: Thursday, June 4,
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Cape Coral Police
Department, 1100 Cultural
Park Blvd.
Who: Lee County Coalition for
a Drug-Free Southwest Florida
Spencer deals in addictions and preventions, and she spoke against Florida Amendment 2.
"She worked
on the Amendment 2 campaign (Vote No on 2)," Comella said of the group
that was against legalizing medical marijuana. "She's very knowledgeable
on the latest factual data."
Street Chicks in Recovery is a Cape-based media company that employs and teaches job skills to women in recovery. Robinson will present a public service announcement that it made for families.
"I like it a lot because it's a very open-ended discussion," she said of the company's new PSA. "It basically says what we always say, which is talk to your kids."
Peters will present a logical model based on data from Lee County citizens age 12 and over.
"I think that the one thing we can all agree on it marijuana is not good for teenagers," Comella said. "We would just like to present the dangers that we've learned from other states so far."
The coalition hosts about two or three Lunch and Learn events per year.
"This particular session is, 'Let's take a look at what it does to our kids,'" she said.
"Our kids are our future," Comella added.
Individuals employed in the substance abuse and prevention industries are expected to attend, as well as non-profits that work with the youth in the community, guardian ad litems, churches and more.
"We have a lot of addiction professionals who are planning to come," she said.
The event offers 1.5 continuing education hours for those eligible.
- See more at: http://www.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com/page/content.detail/id/544245/Marijuana-facts-and-myths-topic-of-discussion.html?nav=5011#sthash.UPPR6nFK.dpuf
"Marijuana and the Teenage Brain" - a Lunch and Learn event - will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cape Coral
Police Department. Hosted by the Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free
Southwest Florida, the session is free and open to the public. Attendees
are invited to bring a lunch."We're going to talk about marijuana and teens - facts against myths, medical marijuana," Deborah Comella, the executive director, said. "It's going to focus on how marijuana impacts teenagers."
She cited as an example that the human brain does not fully develop until the age of 25.
"Kids think it's safe, they think it cures cancer. We need to bring some truth to the conversation," she said of the event. "And how, perhaps, we can begin
to develop some more effective prevention."The panel discussion will feature: Dr. Jessica Spencer, for the Manatee County Substance Abuse Coalition; Leslie Robinson, chief executive officer of Street Chicks in Recovery; and Pamela Peters, a professor at Florida SouthWestern State College who is on the local coalition's board of directors.
Fact Box
If you goWhat: Lunch and Learn: Marijuana
and the Teenage Brain
When: Thursday, June 4,
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Cape Coral
PoliceDepartment, 1100 Cultural
Park Blvd.
Who: Lee County Coalition for
a Drug-Free Southwest Florida
in addictions and preventions, and she spoke against Florida Amendment 2."She worked
on the Amendment 2 campaign (Vote No on 2)," Comella said of the group
that was against legalizing medical marijuana. "She's very knowledgeable
on the latest factual data."Street Chicks in Recovery is a Cape-based media company that employs and teaches job
skills to women in recovery. Robinson will present a public service announcement that it made for families."I like it a lot because it's a very open-ended discussion," she said of the company's new PSA. "It basically says what we always say, which is talk to your kids."
Peters will present a logical model based on data from Lee County citizens age 12 and over.
"I think that the one thing we can all agree on it marijuana is not good for teenagers," Comella said. "We would just like to present the dangers that we've learned from other states so far."
The coalition hosts about two or three Lunch and Learn events per year.
"This particular session is, 'Let's take a look at what it does to our kids,'" she said.
"Our kids are our future," Comella added.
Individuals employed in the substance abuse and prevention industries are expected to attend, as well as non-profits that work with the youth in the community, guardian ad litems, churches and more.
"We have a lot of addiction professionals who are planning to come," she said.
The event offers
1.5 continuing education hours for those eligible.- See more at: http://www.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com/page/content.detail/id/544245/Marijuana-facts-and-myths-topic-of-discussion.html?nav=5011#sthash.UPPR6nFK.dpuf
Marijuana and the myths and facts surrounding it are the focus of a discussion Thursday.
"Marijuana and the Teenage Brain" - a Lunch and Learn event - will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cape Coral
Police Department. Hosted by the Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free
Southwest Florida, the session is free and open to the public. Attendees
are invited to bring a lunch.
"We're going to talk about marijuana and teens - facts against myths, medical marijuana," Deborah Comella, the executive director, said. "It's going to focus on how marijuana impacts teenagers."
She cited as an example that the human brain does not fully develop until the age of 25.
"Kids think it's safe, they think it cures cancer. We need to bring some truth to the conversation," she said of the event. "And how, perhaps, we can begin to develop some more effective prevention."
The panel discussion will feature: Dr. Jessica Spencer, for the Manatee County Substance Abuse Coalition; Leslie Robinson, chief executive officer of Street Chicks in Recovery; and Pamela Peters, a professor at Florida SouthWestern State College who is on the local coalition's board of directors.
What: Lunch and Learn: Marijuana
and the Teenage Brain
When: Thursday, June 4,
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Cape Coral Police
Department, 1100 Cultural
Park Blvd.
Who: Lee County Coalition for
a Drug-Free Southwest Florida
Spencer deals in addictions and preventions, and she spoke against Florida Amendment 2.
"She worked
on the Amendment 2 campaign (Vote No on 2)," Comella said of the group
that was against legalizing medical marijuana. "She's very knowledgeable
on the latest factual data."
Street Chicks in Recovery is a Cape-based media company that employs and teaches job skills to women in recovery. Robinson will present a public service announcement that it made for families.
"I like it a lot because it's a very open-ended discussion," she said of the company's new PSA. "It basically says what we always say, which is talk to your kids."
Peters will present a logical model based on data from Lee County citizens age 12 and over.
"I think that the one thing we can all agree on it marijuana is not good for teenagers," Comella said. "We would just like to present the dangers that we've learned from other states so far."
The coalition hosts about two or three Lunch and Learn events per year.
"This particular session is, 'Let's take a look at what it does to our kids,'" she said.
"Our kids are our future," Comella added.
Individuals employed in the substance abuse and prevention industries are expected to attend, as well as non-profits that work with the youth in the community, guardian ad litems, churches and more.
"We have a lot of addiction professionals who are planning to come," she said.
The event offers 1.5 continuing education hours for those eligible.
- See more at: http://www.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com/page/content.detail/id/544245/Marijuana-facts-and-myths-topic-of-discussion.html?nav=5011#sthash.UPPR6nFK.dpuf
"Marijuana and the Teenage Brain" - a Lunch and Learn event - will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Cape Coral
Police Department. Hosted by the Lee County Coalition for a Drug-Free
Southwest Florida, the session is free and open to the public. Attendees
are invited to bring a lunch."We're going to talk about marijuana and teens - facts against myths, medical marijuana," Deborah Comella, the executive director, said. "It's going to focus on how marijuana impacts teenagers."
She cited as an example that the human brain does not fully develop until the age of 25.
"Kids think it's safe, they think it cures cancer. We need to bring some truth to the conversation," she said of the event. "And how, perhaps, we can begin
to develop some more effective prevention."The panel discussion will feature: Dr. Jessica Spencer, for the Manatee County Substance Abuse Coalition; Leslie Robinson, chief executive officer of Street Chicks in Recovery; and Pamela Peters, a professor at Florida SouthWestern State College who is on the local coalition's board of directors.
Fact Box
If you goWhat: Lunch and Learn: Marijuana
and the Teenage Brain
When: Thursday, June 4,
from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Cape Coral
PoliceDepartment, 1100 Cultural
Park Blvd.
Who: Lee County Coalition for
a Drug-Free Southwest Florida
in addictions and preventions, and she spoke against Florida Amendment 2."She worked
on the Amendment 2 campaign (Vote No on 2)," Comella said of the group
that was against legalizing medical marijuana. "She's very knowledgeable
on the latest factual data."Street Chicks in Recovery is a Cape-based media company that employs and teaches job
skills to women in recovery. Robinson will present a public service announcement that it made for families."I like it a lot because it's a very open-ended discussion," she said of the company's new PSA. "It basically says what we always say, which is talk to your kids."
Peters will present a logical model based on data from Lee County citizens age 12 and over.
"I think that the one thing we can all agree on it marijuana is not good for teenagers," Comella said. "We would just like to present the dangers that we've learned from other states so far."
The coalition hosts about two or three Lunch and Learn events per year.
"This particular session is, 'Let's take a look at what it does to our kids,'" she said.
"Our kids are our future," Comella added.
Individuals employed in the substance abuse and prevention industries are expected to attend, as well as non-profits that work with the youth in the community, guardian ad litems, churches and more.
"We have a lot of addiction professionals who are planning to come," she said.
The event offers
1.5 continuing education hours for those eligible.- See more at: http://www.cape-coral-daily-breeze.com/page/content.detail/id/544245/Marijuana-facts-and-myths-topic-of-discussion.html?nav=5011#sthash.UPPR6nFK.dpuf
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