Monterey Area Medical Marijuana
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Marijuana Medicine has a long history of helping, With the recent death of Heath Ledger due to prescribed medications| more and more patients are examining their pill bottles and cannot help but be curious as to what their future holds. Doctors are so swift to write prescriptions for anti-depressants, painkillers, sleeping pills and tranquilizers. Most medical cannabis patients feel that they cannot function on the medications that they have been prescribed for pain, insomnia, depression, etc. and find that they function very well on medical marijuana.
“The Riches” premiered on the FX network on March 12, 2007 to overall good critical reviews. The pilot episode drew 3.8 million viewers, making it the second highest debut on FX after “The Shield”. The show averages 5.9 viewers per week, which is enough for FX to air a second season in 2008.
Season One
“Pilot” (1.01) - Dahlia Malloy gets out of prison on parole. Shortly after, she and her family are on the run from relatives after stealing the clan's money and avoiding their daughter's arranged marriage. After a car accident that leaves Doug and Cherien Rich dead, the Malloys steal the Riches' identities and live their lives in Edenfalls, a well-to-do suburb of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Original Air Date: March 12, 2007
“Believe the Lie” (1.02) - Everyone begins trying to fit into their new “buffer” lifestyle. Wayne attends a job interview and bluffs his way into a job as in-house counsel at Panco working for Hugh Panetta. Dahlia hides the clan's money and loses it. Cael and Di Di do research on the people they are impersonating.
Original Air Date: March 19, 2007
“Operation Education” (1.03) - Wayne starts work at the law firm where his first job is to fire the head of the department. Dahlia and Wayne get the kids social security cards and attend an interview at Rosemere Academy, a private school. Despite not having any current openings, Dahlia insists on registering the kids and when they are rejected, she comes up with an elaborate scam to win over the school's headmistress. Back at the Traveller camp, Dale tries to use Cael's girlfriend Tammy to track down Wayne.
Original Air Date: March 26, 2007
“Been There, Done That” (1.04) - The Malloy's cover is compromised when the real Doug Rich's ex-wife when she attempts to track Doug down because of missed alimony payments. Wayne and Dahlia pull off a con involving ex-wife Jolida's lawyer and the sale of one of neighbor Jim Burns' alpacas in order to pay her the $75,000 she is owed. Dahlia continues to struggle with drug abuse and gets high with Jim Burns' wife Nina. Hugh catches Dahlia stealing pills from the Burns' bathroom. At school Cael helps classmates break in after hours to change grades and Di Di seems to be striking up a relationship with local boy Erick.
Original Air Date: April 2, 2007
“The Big Floss” (1.05) - Dahlia gets a job as a dental hygienist which she is entirely unqualified for. Meanwhile Wayne is forced to deal with the legal arcana in an eminent-domain case despite a complete lack of knowledge about law. The Malloys are tracked down by Ginny Dannegan who in turn blackmails Wayne and Dahlia into agreeing to going through with the arranged marriage between Di Di and Ginny's brother Ken.
Original Air Date: April 9, 2007
“Reckless Gardening” (1.06) - Ken shows up with intentions of marrying Di Di. At school, Di Di takes the fall for him when students plant marijuana on him. Dahlia goes to work as Hugh's personal assistant at Panco. Upon learning that his father Earl planned for Wayne to lead the Traveller camp after his death, Dale takes brutal action against his father and leaves him in the woods to die.
Original Air Date: April 16, 2007
“Virgin Territory” (1.07) - Upon learning of Earl's death, Wayne, Dahlia, Cael, Di Di, and Sam return to the Traveller camp to attend his funeral. Since according to Traveller tradition a marriage is to follow a funeral, Di Di gets ready for her wedding while Wayne tries to come up with a way to stop it. Dale tells Dahlia about murdering his father and she forces him at gunpoint to write a letter to his mother and the rest of the clan saying what he had done. Wayne doesn't come through for Di Di and the wedding goes as planned until she refuses to marry Ken. Later back in the RV, Ginny threatens Di Di and makes her agree to sleep with Ken. She leaves and Ken comes in, and Di Di refuses explains that she only went as far as she did with the wedding because of Ginny's threats. Ken is hurt, but tells Di Di that he will always love her and protect her and her family from Ginny.
Original Air Date: April 23, 2007
“X Marks the Spot” (1.08) - The Malloys return from the funeral to find that Hugh is missing $40,000 from his safe and he suspects Wayne. To get out of hot water, Wayne comes up with a story that explains his absence. He tells Wayne he was meeting with a potential investor with very deep pockets. Wayne and Dahlia proceed to get former baseball player Rudy Blue to invest half a million dollars into Panco.
Original Air Date: April 30, 2007
“Cinderella” (1.09) - Wayne is offered a partnership in the law firm on the condition that he and Dahlia throw a dinner party and invite Hugh and their neighbors. While shopping for the party, Dahlia runs into her old cell mate and best friend from prison Chunky K whom Dahlia ends up hiring as a maid for the dinner party. At the dinner party, Chunky K outs Jim Burns as a homosexual and causes Hugh to relapse back into drug use.
Original Air Date: May 7, 2007
“This is Your Brain on Drugs” (1.10) - Wayne suspects Dahlia is still on drugs and takes meth as an ill-advised way of showing her how much her drug abuse hurts him. Things at Panco go crazy with Wayne gone, and Dahlia is forced to try to keep things together. Meanwhile, Dale shows up in Edenfalls and befriends Hartley, one of the family's neighbors.
Original Air Date: May 14, 2007
“Anything Hugh Can Do, I Can Do Better” (1.11) - Hugh goes missing and Wayne is left to take over at Panco. Dahlia works to rebuild her relationship with Di Di, and Dale tells Hartley why he is really in Edenfalls.
Scheduled Air Date: May 21, 2007
“It's a Wonderful Lie” (1.12) - Season Finale. Doug's friend Pete comes by for a visit and the family must be extra careful to hide their secret. Hugh returns from Las Vegas and brings with him a new wife. Hartley and Dale become closer and she helps teach him now to blend in while in Edenfalls.
Scheduled Air Date: May 28, 2007
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California Medical Marijuana Card
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Marijuana Medicine has a long history of helping, With the recent death of Heath Ledger due to over the counter drugs| more and more patients looking at the prescription drugs and cannot help but be curious as to what their future holds. Doctors are so swift to write prescriptions for anti-depressants, painkillers, sleeping pills and tranquilizers. Most medical cannabis patients feel that they cannot function on the medications that they have been prescribed for pain, insomnia, depression, etc. and find that they function very well on medical marijuana.
If you are planning on visiting a distant land, then plan on spending some time finding out as much as you can about the particular country and culture you are visiting. You should never think that you will get by on your amazing American charm, and you should never be too naïve or cocky when it comes to learning someone else's social customs. So this means that you must do your homework and find out as much as you can about this cultural experience, especially if you have never been out of the states before. This article is a brief overview of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cultural Etiquette and will give you some of the basic rules of traveling out of the country and things you should do to make your trip go smoothly.
I have already discussed the basic first step with you, which is finding out as much as possible about the country you are visiting. You should learn all about the people, customs, and forbidden things that you will encounter in their society. It would not be a bad idea to find out the names of the President or King of the country. It also would not hurt to learn about the local cuisine. Learning simple yet helpful things about the country itself can help if you happen to get into a crazy situation and can't find your way out of it. Once again don't be cocky and think that just because you are American you don't have to adjust or change who you are for anyone or any culture. You should never go into another person's country thinking that you don't have to follow their rules just because you are from New York or Los Angeles. Many Americans are informal, but don't think that you can go somewhere else and get away with what you may get away with here. Do your research and try your best to fit in, because more than likely the people you are visiting won't care how American you are, you better follow their rules.
Learn the language. I am not saying to go out and take a 5-year Swahili course, although it wouldn't hurt. Take time out to learn basic words and phrases so that you can communicate with the locals, even if it is a bare minimum. Imagine having to go to the restroom so bad and nobody can understand you when you ask them where it is. Or imagine being served a plate of raw snails because you couldn't read the menu. Learning basic sentences can and will help you on your journey. It would be a great idea to take along a simple language book and keep it by your side, just in case your memory isn't that good.
Ok, so you are visiting a country that speaks English, no big deal right? You don't have to learn the language because you already know it. Wrong, think again, you have to remember that Americans tend to use slang while we are talking to one another, and this slang will sound like gibberish to foreigners. Asking a person “Where's your crib?” or “This city is so cool” will probably cause confusion to them. Try to speak basic Standard English and leave out all of the extra jargon.
Take along your business card. This will help because many countries base the way that they treat people on their status. It is also nice to have one side of your business card printed in the language that is most commonly used in the country you are visiting. This is also great for making international contacts and keeping close international friendships. You should research when the best time to present your card to others would be and how to accept when a card is given to you. You should always treat the card that is given to you with respect. Don't just throw it down or away but put it somewhere for future viewing. You should present your card between your thumb and index finger with the side you would like them to read facing up. This makes it easier for the person to take the card and to read it quickly.
Direct eye contact can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on where you are going. Do your research. Some countries consider direct eye contact as being rude, aggressive, or challenging, while others will expect you to stare them right in the face.
Kissing in some countries shows a wonderful display of affection toward the other person whether you know them or not. The most common is “air kissing” or the basic smooch smooch on both cheeks. In America we are more likely to give a firm handshake to one another to show a sign of respect, however, in most countries, handshakes are limp and lifeless, so don't go for the firm handshake. If the person shakes your hand loosely then you try to mimic their action. Some cultures don't want any type of body contact when meeting another person because it is taboo or forbidden. They will probably not like it if you pat them on the back or extend your hand for a handshake, the best option would be to study their cultural customs and abide by them so you don't get into any trouble.
Gifts are a wonderful part of meeting and greeting others. In many countries it is customary to bring a gift when invited to a home or business. For businesses, you will want to do your research because what is acceptable in one country may be strictly forbidden in another. It may not be acceptable for a U.S. businesswoman to present a gift to a male businessman. The women should probably wait to see if she receives a gift from them before giving one. Wrapping the gift is very important in certain countries. The outside of the gift can be just as special as the inside. You should find out what are acceptable colors and styles when it comes to wrapping gifts. Don't try to impress your counterpart with an expensive gift; it may make you seem materialistic. Flowers work very well as gifts especially if you are invited to a home as an honored guest. Be careful when choosing flowers, the type of flower can vary from country to country, so once again do your research.
Conduct yourself at the dinner table the way that your foreign hosts will want you to. Here it may be rude or gross to burp at the table, however, in some countries it is a compliment to the chef. Don't be rude if the host is serving something that you don't like to eat, try it anyways or at least try not to be too overtly grossed out. Learn how you should hold your cup of tea or what dish you should eat first. Scarfing down your food may be rude so try to observe how everyone else is eating, and if you don't know what something is or how to do something, don't be afraid to ask.
Personal space will have a big impact on you when you leave this country. In some countries, the people will be so close together that they will almost be touching, in other countries, the gap may be much farther apart. Study how close the natives are together when they are speaking to one another and try to copy them.
As in this country, always respect your elders. Listen to them when they speak, rise when they enter the room, always treat them with respect. In many countries the elders are highly respected and treated well. In some Asian countries, young people will rise to give their seat to the elderly on a bus. Remember they have been here much longer than you and they deserve your respect.
Research the proper attire that you should wear. In Islamic countries, women are encouraged to cover their hair with the hijab, or headscarf. Wearing what the locals wear will help you to fit in and also give a good impression that you are trying to connect with them and respect their rules and customs. When going on business trips, find out if it is better to wear a business suit or a dashiki.
Green works wonderful in the United States of America, but it may not work where you are planning on visiting. You should estimate or decide how much money you plan on spending and then you should get your green traded in for foreign dollars once you arrive in the country. This will help you to save money because surcharges are placed on each currency exchange transaction.
Don't forget your passport and definitely don't lose it. Your passport and or visa will get you back home God willing, so you should do your best to take very good care of it. You should make sure your passport will still be valid at least six months from the time your arrived and you should check with a travel agent to see if you will need a visa along with your passport. Make sure your passport has your name, address, telephone number of someone to be contacted in case of an emergency, and your photo. You should also keep an extra copy of your photo in another location aside from your passport just in case.
You will need to do some basic but important things before your trip; here is the list.
- Update insurance policies and will, just in case you happen to die on your trip (which I hope that you do not).
- Leave a copy of our power of attorney and itinerary information with a family member or friend.
- Find out if your insurance covers you for theft abroad.
- Find out how to report the loss of a credit card or information. You should probably write down the 1-800 number on the back of the card and keep it in a safe location just in case this happens.
- Carry only basic credit cards and identification with you, try to limit other documents because they may be required to be searched.
- Keep your U.S. identification or driver's license on you at all times. Make sure these have your photo on it.
- You should get an international driver's permit if it is required for the country you are visiting.
- Make at least two copies of credit card numbers, traveler's check numbers, telephone numbers to report lost or stolen cards, and airline ticket numbers.
If you have medical problems you definitely should see your doctor before going abroad. You should have the doctor write out any prescriptions that you may be taking just in case of an emergency. If you think that you will need a doctor abroad, you should check out the American Board of Medical specialist and it's 22 certifying member boards, which may be located at the local library. Take along a copy of your prescriptions, a full supply of any prescription medication you will need, an extra pair of glasses or contact lenses, extra contact cases, international vaccine record certifying you have had all of your vaccinations, list of your blood type, allergies, medical conditions, and special requirements.
Check to see if your health insurance is willing to cover you abroad. You may be excited to know that in some countries, insurance is not required and medical treatment is much cheaper than in the states. However, you will need to be cautious of some treatment facilities. You may also want to get international coverage while you are on your trip, just in case of an emergency.
Try not to look like a tourist. Hawaiian shirts, cameras, binoculars and other tourist paraphernalia will draw immediate attention to you. You want to make sure to dress casual, don't look too much like a traveler, and try to carry your valuables underneath your clothing. Avoid using fanny packs and outside purses.
Tag all of your baggage with your name, home address, phone number and emergency contact information. You should also put your information inside of the luggage just in case the tag happens to fall off. You should secure your luggage with locks; however, they can be broken into, so for more security place a piece of nylon filament tape around the suitcase.
Hotel safety is very important. You should consult a travel agency on the best and safest hotels in the country. You should make your own travel arrangements and reservations, you should use your employer's business address if going on a business trip, you should NOT identify your company, and you should use your own personal credit card to pay your bills. You are very vulnerable while traveling from the airport to the hotel because there are people that wait around to rob tourists who don't have a clue, the best thing to do is to get to your hotel as soon as possible and don't hang around the airport talking or taking pictures, get to your room.
What you should look for in a hotel is very important. You want to feel safe and secure while traveling out of the country. You should ask the hotel for a room between the second and seventh floor. You want to be in a room that is above ground and does not have easy window or sliding door glass access. You also want a room that is not near an elevator or stairwell. When you get to the hotel, scope it out and find the closest fire exits and nearest phones outside of your room just in case of an emergency. Make sure that your room door is secure and locked and always keep your door closed and or locked.
If you are feeling sick, don't waste time thinking that you are going to be ok. Foreign lands can sometimes bring foreign diseases. Get checked out or get to the nearest U.S. embassy to gain access to the local physicians and medical facilities.
Find out where the U.S. Embassy is located in the country you are in. If something should happen you would probably want to locate and get to the U.S. Embassy as soon as possible.
Be safe while traveling. Try to stay out of the crime scene. Here are a few tips for staying safe.
- Never leave your luggage unattended in public areas.
- Never accept packages from strangers.
- Don't look like a tourist; we already went over this one. You should avoid wearing expensive jewelry and don't carry large amounts of money on you.
- When exchanging money only deal with authorized agents.
- Do not publicize your travel plans, or discuss your information with people you don't know.
- Always inspect any gifts you may receive from business or personal contacts.
- You should never pack money, traveler's checks, or expensive valuables in your checked luggage.
- Try to get all of your money exchanged before going abroad, this way you will avoid being a target and getting your money stolen.
When renting a car, you should choose a common model and have the car rental place take all of the markings that will identify that the car is a rental. You should make sure you have universal door locks, power windows, and air conditioner. These luxuries may help to keep you out of a jam and out of the way of thieves targeting tourists. Air conditioners will help because you don't have to role down the windows. With open windows you are allowing unknown persons to come inside of your vehicle. You should always keep your door locked, avoid driving after dark, never leave valuables in your car, do not park the car on the street overnight, if the hotel does not have a parking garage, park your car in a well lit area.
Don't try to bring drugs back with you. We have all heard of Amsterdam and their legality of marijuana and other drugs, but you have to remember, these drugs are illegal in the U.S. and it is illegal to leave the country with paraphernalia. Be smart and don't travel with illegal substances.
Get street smart. Know where you are. Try to know your surroundings. Find out where the U.S. Embassy is located, where the police and fire stations are. Take alternative routes when leaving and returning from your hotel, so that no one can track you down. Learn how to call locally and know the exact amount of change you will need in order to use a pay phone. Keep extra change on you at all times just in case you need to make a local call. Don't go out jogging or walking alone, especially at night in unknown lands. Be careful entering public restrooms and try not to do so alone. Be aware of scams where people may spill a drink on you while someone else is stealing your wallet. Be street smart, not street dumb.
If you are arrested in a foreign country you will probably freak out and think that it is the end. There is hope, however, there are a few tips you will need to follow to get you out of the mess.
- Ask to contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate that is representing your country. You will probably have to bug them in order to get this phone call, but don't give up.
- Never provoke the arresting officer.
- Admit or volunteer nothing.
- Never sign anything, especially if it is written in another language. Ask for an attorney or an embassy representative to look over the document before signing it.
- Ask for identification when the person arrives from the embassy. You don't want to end up in more trouble.
- Don't agree to anything. The police may try to bribe you so that you can get out, or they may try to threaten you. Don't agree!!!
- Once you are out contact the local embassy right away and get out of their country.
I hope that this will help you God willing.
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Meidcal 420 and HIV-AIDS
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THC, the main chemical component in medical cannabis, is a natural antiemetic and can help battle chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). CINV can cause patients to stop much needed treatment due to the intolerable side effects. Although recent advances have resulted in new medications to fight CINV, some patients prefer using a more natural way to treat these symptoms. Many HIV-AIDS patients report improvement in their quality of life with less CINV when they use medical marijuana before, during, and after their chemotherapy treatments.
As a person with Internet access to all types of sites, I often find my self viewing personal ads for one reason or another (honestly, usually prurient interests). Whether it is more prevalent in the Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender, or Heterosexual community I cannot say. What I can say, since I am an HIV-positive gay man, is that I see a dangerous deception creeping back into the local and national community.
This deception is insidious, as it seems to be acceptable to most of this population on face value or a self-advertising level. I have read numerous ads where the individual claims to be “D/D Free” (disease-and-drug free) and requests “U B 2″ (you be too). These ads have been increasingly disturbing to me mainly because I was D/D Free my self until I wasn't one day (imagine trying to tell a spouse/significant other of 15+ years that he/she needs to be tested for HIV and recall the names of any other sexual partners so you can tell them too).
I can honestly understand and empathize with the desire to promote one's self as a promising candidate (especially when seeking someone to share the rest of your life or when seeking a romantic and/or sexual partner). The difficulty for me, at least, is these same individuals often promote themselves as honest, caring individuals. I do believe they consider themselves to be honest and caring but have to take issue with the dual denial yet to be acknowledged.
Until HIV/AIDS permeated our lives so dramatically and so completely, I do not believe any of these same individuals would have given the 'd/d free' part of their ads any thought (mainly because I would not have and we all know that everyone else thinks “like me” - well, you do, don't you?). Now entering the third decade of HIV/AIDS, a level of saturation, or complacency, has settled in and we are no longer daily harangued by the catastrophic tolls HIV/AIDS takes on a daily basis. Even the news media appears to have shipped the disease overseas to third world countries rather than report on the continued increase in cases among U. S. local populations.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) www.cdc.gov and local Public Health Departments still monitor and maintain statistics throughout the country but none of us (my self included) want to see it in our own back yard. Perhaps these are some of the rationales many use to avoid the risks we are taking when we utilize D/D Free as a self-promotion. Still, such a misnomer can be misleading both to our selves and to others.
Taken individually, the disease free portion of the advertisement appears to me to mean the person truly believes he/she does not have HIV and/or other sexually transmitted diseases (after all, the person is definitely not talking about asthma). The truth remains, however, that the most honest an individual can be about this portion is that he/she tested negative to the antibodies for this or that disease on such and such a date. The deeper truth still is the person has some reason to 'fear' others will think he/she may be an undesirable risk with good cause to think so since he/she is advertising.
This does not indicate, to me at least, that people are being Deliberately Deceptive. It does point out to me people are beginning to internalize the falsehood that a negative test result means they absolutely do not pose any risk to others. The possibilities of a return to the devastations of the epidemic in this country of the first decade of HIV/AIDS (or HTLVIII/GRID as it was then labeled) in this country are extremely frightening for me as I watched helplessly through the first two decades as so many I loved suffered and died through excruciating agony of mind and spirit.
It also does not indicate to me these individuals are not caring. It seems they care enough to know whether are not they do have antibodies to certain diseases and they care enough to let others know it. At the same time, disease-free advertising lets those of us that are HIV+ know up front these individuals want nothing sexual to do with us no matter our other qualities (a little anger here but please don't say to me 'some of my dearest friends are HIV+' after posting such an ad).
In similar vein, the second portion of this self-promotion, drug free, is also misleading in my experience. Perhaps the most notorious are those that say drug free in one sentence but then state '420 (marijuana) friendly' or 'occasionally use poppers' (amyl or butyl nitrate) further along in the ad. After all, both marijuana and the nitrates are illegal in most states except a few where they are allowed for 'medicinal' purposes.
Again, I believe these individuals are being 'honest' in their own view of things. Many cultures blend in our society and what is 'acceptable' by one may be 'taboo' to another. Yet the fact remains the drug free portion of these ads are not discussing legal or illegal drugs, they are simply stating the individual who posted the ad does not believe he/she is using an 'unacceptable' substance. The deeper truth here is simply there are some things the individual does not want to be exposed to (after all, alcohol, tobacco, aspirin, etc. are all drugs).
This 'drug free' portion also does not show these individuals are not caring. It is stating (although very vaguely) there are certain drugs the individual does not use/abuse and he/she cares enough to let us all know he/she does not want to be around those who do use/abuse them (if you can figure out which drugs are meant) regardless of what the individuals other qualities may be. In some cases, like drugs that can get you sent to prison - cocaine - I can completely agree; in others, like drugs needed to maintain a health condition like diabetes - insulin - I wholeheartedly disagree.
Bringing all of this together, I have now begun to read these ads as Double Dependability Free (D/D Free). Not because I consider these ads are not 'honest and caring' but because I have to face my own undesirability each time I see U B 2 (you be too). I have tested it and the fact remains, when and unless I disclose my HIV+ status to others I often attract my fair portion of such partners (though age is also closing that gap).
Unfortunately, there are HIV+ people who will for these very reasons not disclose their status. There are also those who will not get tested so they do not need to disclose their status and rely on tests done months and even years ago. Most dangerous are those who are on the 'dl' (down low) or 'require discretion' (because they are married or are pretending to their partners they are being monogamous thus putting their own family/ spouse/significant other at risk each time also.
It is simple enough for anyone with Internet or other personal ads access to check my reasoning here. All you need do is count the number of ads that are posting DD Free, on the 'DL', 'Discretion Required', etc. specifics on any of the lists available. Yes, I still check the ads and yes I post my HIV+ status online.
None of this, of course, necessarily makes me a 'better' person than others. Still, I do have my opinions on things and like to share them with others (as well as secretly re-read them). What it does do, I hope, is open a forum for discussion among the various 'at-risk' groups still priding themselves on their Dual Denial of what is happening or could happen each time a risk is taken. I am not a scaremonger but I do believe in trying to face my enemies and this Dual Denial is definitely an enemy in my opinion.
For example the number of Annual Reported HIV Cases for All Ages in the state I live, Florida, currently ranks second in the nation preceded by New York and followed by Georgia (http://www.statehealthfacts.org/cgi-bin/healthfacts.cgi?action=compare&category=HIV%2fAIDS&subcategory=Annual+Reported+HIV+Infections+%28Cases%29&topic=Annual+Reported+HIV+Cases+All+Ages#footnote2). Yet, the proliferation of DD Free ads continues and is mostly relied upon as factual by any person responding to such an ad. Mainly because there is no way to verify whether or not that person is telling the truth (since that individual often may not know him/her self).
The self-promotion in such ads clearly indicates to me others are becoming less concerned with consequence than with conquest once again (or did that ever really change?). What action can be taken to avoid another re-birth of the rampant spread of HIV I do not know. I do know I hope never again to live through a period of despair and helplessness like that of the first wave of this epidemic in our country.
In the meantime, I will do what I can to promote clearer understanding and increased awareness among those I can. I will not address or even respond to the various moral beliefs of one faction or another. I can best serve, in my opinion, by sharing what I observe to be one of the most Dangerous Deceptions creeping into our lives.
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Topical Application of Marijuana
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Marijuana can be used topically (on the skin) to relieve pain from certain conditions. The medication can be a balm, lotion, ointment or rubbing alcohol solution. This is not a new use for marijuana. In fact prior to the time when most many patients became available and people only had plants to use for medication, many patients would soak marijuana leaves in alcohol and apply them as a poultice to an arthritic or swollen joint. It is not known how the topical treatment works as researchers have not fully studied how the medication passes through the skin.
Over the course of my life, I have tried more hand and body lotions than I care to admit. Hempz Herbal Moisturizer is without a doubt my favorite. I have used more expensive name brand lotions, but they cannot compare to the moisturizing ability and wonderful fragrance of this product.
I was introduced to Hempz lotion by my best friend. She had a bottle of it sitting on her dresser, and curious, I picked up the bottle for a better look. I was surprised to see a label which contained a picture of what looked to be a marijuana leaf! Quite intrigued by now, I sampled the lotion. The fragrance alone, which can be described as banana mixed with a fresh floral, would have sold me on the product, but it was what the lotion did for my skin that impressed me the most. It is billed as an “all day moisturizer”, all day in this case meaning 12 hours, and it more than lives up to this claim. The ingredient behind this intense moisture is pure hemp seed oil and extract.
Hemp is the common name for plants of the genus Cannabis. It is normally used to describe strains of the plant that are cultivated strictly for non-drug use. So, though it looks like a marijuana leaf on the front of the bottle, it is a hemp leaf! The leaves look very similar, so it is easy to confuse the two. Industrial hemp is a different breed of the cannabis plant. Hemp contains less than .3% of THC, the active ingredient in marijuana which gives its users a “high” or “buzz”. So, hemp could be compared to non-alcoholic beer in that it has no illicit use whatsoever. Hemp oil is rather unique. It contains rich sources of essential fatty acid that are necessary for the body to function properly. Few oils can boast of the ability hemp oil has to absorb easily and quickly into the skin. This is because the EFAs are present in exactly the right ratio for optimum absorption into the body. Hempz also contains shea butter and ginseng, plus vitamins A, C, and E.
I was amazed at how long the effects of Hempz seemed to last, both the fragrance and the moisturization. My skin actually felt soft and smooth a lot longer than twelve hours. It isn't often that a beauty product does MORE than it advertises, and it's a joy when you find one that does. Hempz is a superior moisturizing lotion with unusual ingredients that made a dramatic difference in my skin.
I purchase my Hempz lotion from here.
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Medical Cannabis Vs. Western Medicine
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Marijuana Medicine has a long history of helping. Marijuana is not physically addictive despite what many anti-marijuana people want us to believe|Marijuana users can use it regularly, even multiple times daily, without any problem giving it up} A very small minority of people (heavy chronic users)| Since most people who use marijuana are not heavy chronic users this is not common at all. If you are concerned about any possibility of psychological addiction it is very easily avoided by taking time off from regular use. For instance, if you use medical Cannabis every day, you should take one day off per week or take one week off every three months.
Over the past twenty-seven years there has been much debate in America about medicinal marijuana and its effects on the human body. Many people argue that marijuana is an effective treatment for those suffering from Parkinson's or Alzheimer's disease. While marijuana may work well for these patients, it is not a remedy for all.
Marijuana has many soothing effects, that can ease the pain of a chronic illness, or a severe injury. A friend of mine, named “Gary”, used prescribed medical marijuana pills to help his suffering from pancreatic cancer. He told me on many occasions how the pills turned the degree of his pain down, and allowed him to function throughout a day without too much trouble. He also revealed that the pills increased his appetite, which had been severely degraded as a result of his chemo treatments. They were specially manufactured pills that did not contain the element, THC .
THC is a hallucinogen that produces a sense of euphoria, with a heightened stress on the five major senses. It can, however, cause many people under its effect to experience a heightened paranoia, or fear of things around them. With all of these fun, but somewhat dangerous effects, marijuana in medical form has to be altered.
The benefits of medical marijuana are great, but the negative influences on one's psychology are a concern. Long term use of the drug can lead to memory loss, both short term and long term. It also creates a sense of complacency, or lack of will. Science has not proven if marijuana, when smoked, causes lung cancer, but many report experiencing shortness of breath and other breathing problems associated with smoking it.
The original ban on marijuana in the United States began in 1937 when the Roosevelt administration crafted the first national US law making cannabis possession illegal in the US. This was enforced by waging an un-payable tax. Since being made illegal, thousands of American citizens have been sent to jail or hit with huge fines for the possession and cultivation of Marijuana. Recent studies have shed light on the fact that marijuana is currently the number one cash crop in the United States.
In conclusion, medical marijuana can be a viable alternative to mainstream medicine for those who can benefit from its effects. People must use caution however, as marijuana can lead to a devastating end if used in the wrong manner. The fact of the matter is, if you are incoherent you shouldn't operate machinery, or do anything potentially dangerous to yourself or others. It is my personal hope that marijuana can be used to help those who need it most.
DLP
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