Quote Originally Posted by bikeTripper
Well, for what most people think of as 'medical' I use it for headaches and spasms which are a side effect of a brain injury and brain surgery, and it is effective for that. But I was interpreting the thread more in terms of how MJ contributes to 'wellness' rather than how it is used to counter illness or injury. Hence my mention that (for me) getting high goes well with exercise.

As for weed making you high, what's wrong with seeing that in itself as a positive contribution to one's health? Frankly, being happy and relaxed probably does more overall for creating and preserving good health than all the modern drug-medicines we have.

I don't see the fact that pot is pleasurable as distinct from it's health benefits. In fact, I think that is one of the things which makes it good for you.
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Very well said. I've heard one theory that ALL use if medical, even if the consumer is not aware of it. Stress is a killer. Anything that can relieve that stress, even for a little bit, help someone get a goods night sleep and wake up feeling calm and relaxed is very powerful and useful.

Do people take sleeping pills, anti-depressants and anti-anxiety pills just "to get high"? I don't buy into the thinking that you need to be on your death bed before its okay to use cannabis for it natural medical effects.