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Originally Posted by Lottie
Vrae, thanks for the info! I will be sure to read all of it. Can anyone tell me how its effectiveness for pain compares to narcotics? And, does the pain relief vary by the form you use (smoked, eaten). I hate the idea of polluting my lungs with smoke.
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It's an analgesic medication.
Scientists are now are in the lab developing new medicines based on marijuana. According to Dr. Mohamed Naguib, cannabinoid researcher at University of Texas Anderson Cancer Center, "When there's a nerve injury, the body typically overcompensates, creating even more nerve damage. Our research shows that the addition of a certain type of cannabinoid turns off the overcompensation, reducing the likelihood of this type of pain."
http://backandneck.about.com/od/chro...i/medmar_2.htm
There are all types of delivery methods. Everything from CBD syrups, to eatables, creams, sprays, vapor, etc. Smoking is not the only option.