A group of federal researchers commissioned to prove the government’s claim that marijuana has “no medicinal value” may have unwittingly let some crucial research slip through the cracks, forcing the United States to admit that cannabis can kill cancer.
Although, at first glimpse, the latest claim appears to be a cruel April Fools’ prank from Nora D. Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), but after careful inspection, it seems that the federal government is actually supporting a recent study which has determined that marijuana has the power to eliminate cancer cells.
The research, which was conducted by a team of scientists at St. George’s University of London, found the two most common cannabinoids in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), weakened the ferocity of cancer cells and made them more susceptible to radiation treatment. The study, which was published last year in the medical journal Molecular Cancer Therapies, details the “dramatic reductions” in fatal variations of brain cancer when these specific cannabinoids were used in conjunction with radiation therapy.
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“We’ve shown that cannabinoids could play a role in treating one of the most aggressive cancers in adults,” wrote lead researcher Dr. Wai Liu, in a November 2014 op-ed for The Washington Post. “The results are promising… it could provide a way of breaking through glioma [tumors] and saving more lives.”
While it is not uncommon for research to surface unveiling the truth surrounding marijuana and its high-powered chemistry for treating a wealth of debilitating health conditions, it is, however, a bizarre and extremely rare occurrence for the federal government to get behind any of these claims. Yet, in an updated synopsis on the potency of marijuana as medicine, Uncle Sam’s leading drug addiction watchdog indicated that it might be changing its opinion of marijuana and how the substance can be used to maximize human vitality and strengthen the realm of overall public health.
“The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not recognized or approved the marijuana plant as medicine,” the report states. “However, scientific study of the chemicals in marijuana, called cannabinoids, has led to two FDA-approved medications that contain cannabinoid chemicals in pill form. Continued research may lead to more medications.”
This is an interesting statement considering that marijuana remains listed as a Schedule I dangerous drug under the Controlled Substances Act, but it may suggest that reform of federal pot laws is on the horizon.
NIDA’s newfound pro-pot position is especially curious on the heels of a recent proposal introduced to both Congress and the House of Representatives in an attempt to legalize medical marijuana on a national level. The bill, which is called the CARERS Act, seeks to downgrade the Schedule I status of marijuana to a Schedule II in order to make the herb more flexible in the eyes of the federal government as an accepted form of medicine. In addition, the bill would also remove cannabidiol, the non-intoxicating compound of the pot plant, from the Controlled Substances Act and allow it to be distributed on a state-to-state basis without violating federal statutes.
However, the truly disheartening aspect of the national medical marijuana debate is that while a legion of lawmakers push to reschedule the plant and leading federal health officials are coming forward in support of the herb as medicine, the process of rescheduling the substance is one that the Obama Administration has the authority to initiate at any time.
New Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy interview and touches on his views on the legalization of marijuana.
Earlier this year, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy announced on national television that “marijuana can be helpful” in the treatment of various medical conditions. Yet, Attorney General Eric Holder has done nothing to force a change to pot policies, leading us to suspect the latest “cannabis kills cancer” revelation by NIDA will unfortunately engender similar results.
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I believe cannabis can shrink tumors and kill cancer, but your source is bogus. It’s just the government’s marijuana page and says nothing about the federal government admitting cannabis cures cancer. Fake news is damaging our country. Provide an actual link supporting your statement that the government admits cannabis can fight cancer.
I am having MRI, every 4 months. If this can cure and make my brain healthy then let me do this. Chemo has hurt my body I refuse to take anymore. I am a preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, I don’t need it to get high I need it to cure me, this is what God gave us it is not for recreational use.
Cannabis is a miracle plant and is to be used naturally. However, there is NOT ONE SINGLE SOURCE or WORK CITED on this page. COMPLETE FAILURE.
I need to know how to get it. I am being watched to be sure no more tumors come back in my brain. I had a Glioma grade 3 tumor removed. So, how do I get the cannabis?
I have had deadly Glioma tumor removed from my brain. How do I get the cannabis
Hi all,
In case nobody noticed, BEFORE 1970, when our illustrious legislators (in whatever “agency”) decided to outlaw cannabis and even hemp for any and every application, cancer deaths, debilitating diseases of many types and even anger amongst all people were NOT as rampant as they are today. It’s inevitable that de criminalization will become reality sooner than later. All the lobbyists for Big Pharma on Capitol Hill could easily be unemployed and were I one of them, I’d already have taken steps to change the horse I want to ride…….
Jared……..Ive seen two people cure their cancer with cannabis oil here in Ontario! 🙂 Never doubt the power of cannabis bro! Doubt your government! Peace.
Use natural for health. Synthetic meds have proven to be so dangerous.
The link to “A recent study” does not link to any research. Furthermore, the page that opens explicitly states that marijuana may or may not cause cancer.
You need to use more substantial evidence to these claims. I hate all these fake claims made by such “prestigious” websites. Follow the link for this so called survey that the federal government underwent and you are led to a definition based government website containing nothing specific to this “survey”. I want facts. I want links to prove what you and your affiliating websites are claiming. Your sources are weak and this is borderline misinformation. I’m with you on this fight for legalization, but essentially advertising misinformation isn’t helping your or our case. If you really want to build support, you need to have honest and provable sources. If I cant find the proof of these claims I’m sure others can’t as well, stop making false claims on these subjects and provide facts.
I say YES use as much NATURAL Product in the fight against Cancer.