Pat Butler, Ventura
I've had the opportunity to observe several county
supervisor and city council candidate forums in Ventura County. I have
been stunningly impressed with the complete lack of knowledge the
candidates have about medical marijuana.
I am 74 years
old. I have osteoarthritis. I took Celebrex for approximately 18 years.
After prolonged use, Celebrex causes scar tissue in the kidneys. It can
lead to kidney failure.
When my lab reports showed decreased kidney
function, doctors told me to stop taking Celebrex.
The best alternative
they offered was Tylenol. It had a minimal effect. And taking
prescription pain relievers meant I could not function normally.
In
an effort to get some relief from the pain, I researched medical
cannabis. I learned that there are many alternatives to "smoking pot." I
also learned there are reliable sources that provide various components
of cannabis for varying uses. THC is the element that produces
psychotropic effects.
CBD does not. CBD relieves pain. I began taking
CBD-infused oil twice per day several months ago.
It has no side
effects. It does not make me high. It simply relieves pain. It gave me
my life back.
The most reasonable way to treat medical
cannabis is to allow a licensed outlet to sell it like any other
medicine. Currently, I must allow a stranger to come into my house to
transact business.
I ask that anyone running for public
office become familiar with the facts about cannabis before making
decisions that put those of us using it for truly medical purposes at
risk.
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