Case Study: Hemp And Cannabis Science

Forty-one-year-old Oregon medical marijuana patient Kristie Groce of Portland, Oregon is no stranger to adversity. Kristie has suffered greatly with several medical illnesses and injuries over the years and had even been written off as terminal and even placed on hospice care at one point. Despite the mortal diagnosis Kristie is now thriving in ways she had never dared to dream of due to, in her eyes, the healing properties of cannabis. Cannabis has not only given Kristie her life back but now she has learned she is creating a new life, something she was told would never happen.

Kentucky has a well developed pilot program to serve as an example. A 2013 Kentucky statute aims to bring Kentucky to the forefront of the hemp market. The statute calls for research by state Universities into subjects such as breeding hemp to suit Kentucky, the benefits for business, and economic opportunities for hemp products.Aside from University research, commercial production by farmers is allowed in the state. Kentucky law requires a license to grow hemp (subject to a background check). The state lists 162 hemp farmers participating in its Research Pilot Program as of 2016.

Say hello to the durable and dependable plant known as hemp. If you want a fabric that lasts “Hemp fiber is one of the most durable natural materials found around the world. (Couillard, 2015), but hemp stays illegal because it is in the cannabis family, and it “is a good textile for making clothing that feels good and soft like linen” (Couillard, 2015). That doesn’t matter because as long as we continue to demonize cannabis and keep cannabis illegal. We cannot experience another beneficial product and economic booster in this country. “Americans purchased an estimated $620 million of hemp products in 2014” (Couillard, 2015) problem is “All of the hemp used in these products was imported from other countries even if the product was made in the

Hemp is essential to your bodily health because of the vitamins and minerals located in these types of products. Industrial farming of hemp should be legal in the United States because of the monetary and physical benefits.

Industrial Hemp is an ancient crop, which has a multitude of diverse uses. The earliest uses of Hemp can be traced back to the Sumerians and probably even earlier in man’s unrecorded history. Industrial Hemp is not Marijuana though the two plants are of the same family and have passing resemblance to one another. Industrial Hemp’s myriad uses are being rediscovered and at the forefront of research in diverse fields. I will be attempting to dispel some of the myth, and providing history and proven uses of this amazing plant.

Cannabis has two species name marijuana and hemp. Marijuana has a higher THC level then hemp. Hemp has other beneficial factors such as CBD that promote relaxation in the body. “What's the point?” is a common question asked to a cannabis smoker. Cannabis is prone to have you feel different depending on the strains and species the personal use. Every smoker has their reason for smoking, some say it relaxes them or medical purposes. Others say it is one of the safest drugs they know because there is no research stating weed has caused major health problems. There are different species and strains of cannabis in the world and they all make a person body react differently compared to if you were sober. The strains are broken up into three distinct groups: sativa, indica, and hybrid.

Medical marijuana laws are currently in effect in 25 states, as well as the District of Columbia. In recent years, medical marijuana advocates, and members within the scientific community have joined together with the New York City Council to present compelling patient vignettes before state lawmakers in Albany to show legitimate need for cannabinoids. New York City maintains its position as actively investigating into these claims. As a New York City nursing candidate, depending on state legislation, this may be an avenue of therapeutic treatment that I must research, educate patients on, and utilize effectively in my future career plan. Currently, opioids remain the only

Medical marijuana laws are currently in effect in 25 states, as well as the District of Columbia. In recent years, medical marijuana advocates, and members within the scientific community have joined together with the New York City Council to present compelling patient vignettes before state lawmakers in Albany to show legitimate need for cannabinoids. New York City maintains its position as actively investigating into these claims. As a New York City nursing candidate, depending on state legislation, this may be an avenue of therapeutic treatment that I must research, educate patients on, and utilize effectively in my future career plan. Currently, opioids remain the only form of

Highly motivated and hardworking chemist seeking employment in the Cannabis Science industry. Friendly team player who can handle the responsibility and work load of a productive work environment. Extensive experience in a variety of chemistry labs as well as an array of skills that are applicable to any work environment.

With new companies emerging in all different types of industries, it is no wonder why the ever-advancing technology that these firms generate would want to be kept secret. Companies gain strategic competitive edges from keeping their intellectual property a secret. Disclosing their trade secrets would result in other companies following suit and copying their ideas. The hemp industry is no different, as one can see the specific instances of intellectual property that these hemp firms fight for. Many companies have their own secret extraction methods or secret ingredient lists that are something competitors cannot offer. This can been seen everywhere, as almost every company claims to have their own unique twist on their hemp products.

The use of cannabis toward medicine should not be shocking to anyone, since it has been around for centuries. As a matter of fact, it has been under medicinal aid for an estimated 5,000 years. Western medicine truly grasped marijuana’s medicinal abilities in the 1850’s. Infact, doctors documented over one hundred papers about how marijuana helped numerous disorders, such as nausea, glaucoma, movement disorders, pain relief, depression, and anxiety. It also helps cancer patients and those with HIV or Aids. Currently, many American patients have access to marijuana use so that they can have effective treatments for their illnesses. Medical marijuana use is achievable because

Marijuana is a drug that divides people. Some people claim it as the wonder drug of the '90s, capable of relieving the symptoms of many serious illnesses. Others curse the day the cannabis plant was ever discovered. From pain relief to stimulating the appetites of patients on chemotherapy, marijuana seems to have plenty going for it as a medicine. The legalization of marijuana is a large controversy in many parts of the world today, but the obvious negative effects that the drug induces has kept it from being legalized. Many researchers have a strong positive attitude towards marijuana. It has been said that the drug is “worth investigating and even providing as a medicine for pain relief, severe

The disposition of legalising cannabis poses additional questions, such as economically, who benefits? The proposition being experimented with is the taxable benefits and its impact on the pharmaceutical industry. The Government alleges that the dangers far outweigh the benefits; however in the UK, the BBC has reported that approximately £200 million could be saved in police and court fees per annum. “A change in the law would bring in £900m in taxes every year, saving £400m on policing cannabis; and create over 10,000 new jobs. (James Richard Owen, 2015).

The medical use of marijuana has been a discussion that has been in the news and all around us recently. This is currently a hot topic of interest. There is an enormous amount of evidence that marijuana could be effect against many things. For example evidence shows it could be used to help relieve pain during chemotherapy, but along with this there is also evidence that at times marijuana can cause harm to someone as well. As nurses we must see each side of the debate to make our care for our patients sounder. One quote that directly applies to this topic, which is very important, was written in the Journal of Clinical Nursing:

For decades cannabis has been looked upon negatively by society, this perception was created from negative experiences, and unfit role models that snowballed into stereotypes. Some common stereotypes are; if someone indulges in the so called ‘hard drug’ they will become more violent, loose sense of drive, as well as have a lower intelligence. Which is just not true, in this case it is almost the opposite. While under the influence of cannabis your body and mind will become relaxed and calm, cannabis can also be considered a motivator to complete goals and tasks, and finally multiple famous academic scholars have indulged in the plant, such as Albert Einstein who theorized E=MC^2, which has lead to mathematical and scientific fundamentals. There are some disadvantages that come with the plant, but are outweighed by all the benefits it is capable of.