Medical marijuana

Mikethegreek

Hey everyone...

I'm new to this but I would like to run my experience with medical marijuana past you.

I'm 48 years of age and have been in the truth for my whole life.

I suffer from Ankylosing spondilitis and have for many many years. It's a debilitating form of spinal arthritis and the symptoms of this auto-immune disorder affect more than my spine. It has spread to my hips and even into my knees and ankles.

I've been prescribed many medications over the years but, honestly none seem to work for very long and as a construction worker I need to work.

Recently (3 years ago) I was prescribed medical marijuana by my doctors and I was reluctant on taking it. However I had given up on the OPIATES and the other addictive pharmaceutical drugs I'd been prescribed for many years and started with the medical marijuana. I don't smoke it, instead I take edible forms.

Jehovah be blessed because since I have started on the medical marijuana I've been able to attend meetings again and go door to door.

Some elders in my congregation are very against what I'm doing and have even suggested that i be disfellowshipped because of it.

I find that ridiculous!..It seems to them that i was a better brother when I was looped on opiates.

What do you think? What is the societies take on this?

blownaway

Marijuana does not belong on Schedule 1 list. It has many uses. The same people who call it a gate way drug will sip on their scotch and think nothing of it.

cobweb

The org has never explicitly ruled on it as far as I know. Obviously smoking it is a no no & they have had a negative view toward recreational drug use in general including cannabis. I have a feeling they probably don't want to say it is acceptable explicitly because its a rather conflicted position to take after demonising cannabis as opening the door to spiritualism etc for so long.

You are eating it for a medical condition. If the elders have an issue you could try to try to get them to clarify why it is different from other forms of pain relief that witnesses are able to accept. You were taking opiates - as u say, it just makes no logical sense why this if fine yet cannabis eating is not. There is no real justification for ruling this one plant out and others in, as its not mentioned in the bible. You could try writing to the society but in the post below someone rang them and was simply told to ask the elders. This makes me think they just don't want to create a policy at the moment and it could go either way depending on your elders. If you push it and they aren't having it, id say just take it quietly. Until the org is willing to publish an article definitively stating their position they are deliberately creating a 'Don't ask, don't tell' scenario.

https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/4771737730285568/jehovah-witnesses-view-on-medical-marijuana

2+2=5

As I understand you should not be df’d for medically prescribed cannabis, especially as you consume edibles.

More importantly, why would you want to associate with people who judge and threaten emotional blackmail? It’s your choice, real friends would support what seems a sensible decision.

Apostate Anonymous

I would ask the same uptight elders if they have any moral objections to alcohol or other pharmaceuticals such as pain killers or anti-depressants. They will probably spout their typical gibberish about following the law of the land, that same "law" they have no problem breaking under the guise of "theocratic warfare."

If smoking it makes the elders uncomfortable, explain that there are other methods of ingesting it. Edibles is one way you could go. Personally, edibles give me horrible anxiety. I prefer vaping THC concentrates because the effects are felt within a few minutes.There are also sublingual THC sprays that you can spray under your tongue which allow you to dose in exact amounts. Another option are the THC capsules. These will be dosed with the same milligrams as the edibles. The availability of any of these will depend on the state of course. I'm in California, so any of these are easy to get your hands on.

Another option that I have seen some still-in JWs use is CBD. CBD is completely legal because it is derived from Hemp plants. It has all of the natural healing properties as THC, but without the psychoactive effects. It also doesn't show up on drug tests.

snare&racket

Why bother arguing pharmacology with window cleaners ?

I assume you’re an adult with capacity & autonomy.....go live life for yourself!

scratchme1010

Recently (3 years ago) I was prescribed medical marijuana by my doctors and I was reluctant on taking it. However I had given up on the OPIATES and the other addictive pharmaceutical drugs I'd been prescribed for many years and started with the medical marijuana. I don't smoke it, instead I take edible forms.

Without getting into the Jehovah thing, I'd suggest to educate yourself about the effects, benefits and harms that it may cause in your body.

Some people prefer not to use any opioids because they have what they call an "addictive personality", that is a propensity to develop an addiction to things. That can happen with any substance, not just medical marijuana.

Look for sound health care related, medical advice, and try to get as informed as possible to take care of your health the best you can.

Keep in mind that an entire line of pharmacology for the conditions that you mention exists, and most-to all of their components can cause the same addiction than marijuana. From that perspective, there's no difference between medical marijuana and other pharmacology.

stillin

So, do you get the marijuana high with the edibles? I have heard that it's a subdued buzz compared to smoking it. Glad you found something that helps, Mike!

Brokeback Watchtower

Munch on Bro!

2+2=5

Personally, edibles give me horrible anxiety. I prefer vaping THC concentrates because the effects are felt within a few minutes.There are also sublingual THC sprays that you can spray under your tongue which allow you to dose in exact amounts. Another option are the THC capsules. These will be dosed with the same milligrams as the edibles. The availability of any of these will depend on the state of course. I'm in California, so any of these are easy to get your hands on.
Another option that I have seen some still-in JWs use is CBD. CBD is completely legal because it is derived from Hemp plants. It has all of the natural healing properties as THC, but without the psychoactive effects. It also doesn't show up on drug tests.

If edibles cause you anxiety it’s very likely your dosing to much.

Properly done, edibles is the most efficient use of cannabis. Smoking/vaping helps getting the right dose much easier, and effects quicker.

I’m a massive advocate of cannabis, but not a fan of the current commercialisation of THC and other compounds found in cannabis.

There is something like 60 or more cannabinoids found in cannabis, THC is a major one but there is a host of benefits from others, and the individual terpene profiles in the plants also play a role in the medical value... example, both CBD and THC are converted on the plant from a precursor cannabinoid CBG, which is just one of literally hundreds of beneficial chemical compounds found in the whole plant.

I would suggest always getting the raw product from as a reputable a source you can.

Here in Australia it’s illegal. The general public is largely unaware the government has already signed contracts with pharmaceutical companies to buy their synthetic versions of cannabis compounds. Malcom Turnbull (Ozzie Prime Minister) and his wife are heavily invested in pharmaceutical companies. The government tells people they have legalised it, but it’s not available, not prescribed anywhere and if you do give your epileptic child cannabis medication, you are made to feel like a criminal..

I’ll stop now I’m going red in the face...

Medical marijuana

Share this