Dr. Nora Volkow Of Nida - Changing Opinion?

[+washtenaut]

It seems that the leader of NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) sounds more reasonable than in the past.  We can hope that equates to improved access for research. 

 

http://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/noras-blog/2015/04/taking-science-informed-approach-to-medical-marijuana

 

Hmm, some interesting comments following the blog posting.....lol

[t-pain]

nevermind, its her blog i see now.

 

same old crap though.

Edited May 21, 2015 by t-pain

[+washtenaut]

I don't know.  I haven't kept up with her very closely, but the tone seems different than the last time I saw her interviewed.

 

This is interesting too.  Recently approved studies involving cannabis

 

http://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/marijuana/nida-research-therapeutic-benefits-cannabis-cannabinoids

[t-pain]

I don't know.  I haven't kept up with her very closely, but the tone seems different than the last time I saw her interviewed.

 

This is interesting too.  Recently approved studies involving cannabis

 

http://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/marijuana/nida-research-therapeutic-benefits-cannabis-cannabinoids

yeah recent as in 2007... i mean, its a nice page, and it sounds different, but still putting lipstick on that NIDA pig (not talking nora, but the org itself).

 

what i mean is that its the same "we arent blocking research, look at all this research!" they've been saying for 15 years.

 

are there 100 new research studies this year? yes/no.

if no, why not?

 

marijuana is the best for seizures. there is nothing better.

marijuana is the best for insomnia.

marijuana is the best for ptsd.

marijuana is the best for wasting/aids.

marijuana is the best for nausea.

 

not to mention pain , glaucoma, cancer, tumors, autism, anxiety, gastro problems, muscle spasms, etc etc etc etc

 

theres not even one study per all of the qualifying conditions here in mich.

Edited May 21, 2015 by t-pain

[+washtenaut]

Yeah, they aren't very new studies.  I thought they were when I posted that link.  Sorry.

[t-pain]

well it DOES look like progress.

 

i'm just afraid that its all looks and no substance.

 

thanks for keeping an eye out wash. i rarely look at nida website.