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MarijuanaDoes it have medical value?
Marijuana
Marijuana is a hemp plant that grows in tropical and temperate climates.
2 types of marijuana. Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica.
Cannabis sativa Cannabis indica
Plants and Medicine
Throughout history, plants have been used for many things, especially as medicine.
Plants are still used today in modern medicine.
4 out of 5 prescription medicines contain ingredients derived from tropical plants.
How Marijuana Works
Marijuana contains 2 types of chemicals which are of medical value.
THC and Cannabinoids.
THC Molecule
How Marijuana Works
THC and Cannabinoids are utilized by receptors in the brain.
There are 2 types of cannabinoid receptors CB1-most abundant
in the brain CB2-found sparcely
throughout the immune system
Chemical Compounds in Marijuana
Cannabinoids Identified in Marijuana
Cannabinoid Group Abbreviation Known Variants
1. 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol 9-THC 9
2. 8-Tetrahydrocannabinol 8-THC 2
3. Cannabichromene CBC 5
4. Cannabicyclol CBL 3
5. Cannabidiol CBD 7
6. Cannabielsoin CBE 5
7. Cannabigerol CBG 6
8. Cannabinidiol CBND 2
9. Cannabinol CBN 7
10. Cannabitriol CBT 9
11. Miscellaneous types 11
TOTAL 66
Deaths from Marijuana v. 17 FDA-Approved Drugs(Jan. 1, 1997 to June 30, 2005)
DRUG CLASSIFICATIONSpecific
Drugs perCategory
PrimarySuspect of the Death
Secondary Suspect
(Contributing to death)
Total Deaths Reported
1/1/97 - 6/30/05
A. MARIJUANAalso known as: Cannabis sativa L
MarijuanaCannabis
Cannabinoids
0 279 279
B. ANTI-EMETICS(used to treat vomiting)
CompazineReglanMarinolZofran
AnzemetKytrilTigan
196 429 625
C. ANTI-SPASMODICS(used to treat muscle spasms)
BaclofenZanaflex
118 56 174
D. ANTI-PSYCHOTICS(used to treat psychosis)
HaldolLithium
Neurontin
1,593 702 2,295
E. OTHER POPULAR DRUGS(used to treat various conditions including ADD, depression, narcolepsy, erectile dysfunction, and pain)
RitalinWellbutrinAdderallViagraVioxx*
8,101 492 8,593
F. TOTALS of A-E
Numberof Drugsin Total
PrimarySuspect of the Death
Secondary Suspect
(Contributing to death)
Total Deaths Reported
1/1/97 - 6/30/05
TOTAL DEATHS FROM MARIJUANA 1 0 279 279
TOTAL DEATHS FROM 17 FDA-APPROVED DRUGS 17 10,008 1,679 11,687
PoPotency and Medicinal Effect of Commercial Marijuana
Disclaimer
This presentation’s purpose is solely to inform of the medical value of marijuana and to promote the development of useful drugs in the field of medicine. It does not promote the use of smoked marijuana as medicine, nor does it promote the recreational use of smoked marijuana as it is extremely harmful to your health. Thank you.
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