Originally Posted by lyndianne

Well, people have different views on cannabis. My town has an active medical marijuana program and it is now legal in small amounts in July. I think it's important to follow the science. The

cannabis plant has both cannabinoids and THC and there are some studies that suggest the cannabinoids in cannabis

lowers inflammation and is a neuro protectant. I know people who use it as a tincture with no high, but get pain relief. I think it's a personal choice. I personally try not to alter my brain with recreational substances; my brain is weird enough. But it does lower blood pressure and

can cause a person to faint, which is just good to know, especially if you are finding yourself on the floor. You're young everybody.else and have had a great trauma so be cautious, which I know can be hard when you are 28.