Absolutely. I'm definitely not advocating for it to just get a pass because it's ancient "medicine". Understanding it's effects on cells is good science. I'm no

Absolutely. I'm definitely not advocating for it to just get a pass because it's ancient "medicine". Understanding it's effects on cells is good science. I'm not dismissing that at all. What I am saying is, I've had chronic pain for a long time. Side effect of skateboarding injuries, snowboarding injuries, a one-wheel injury, sailing injuries. I've broken dozens of bones. Etc etc. Cannabis is the only thing that consistently alleviates the pain. Not saying it's not damaging, it totally is. The inside of your lungs, if smoked for long periods, turns into tar pits. It can cause COPD, among other smoking related issues. However, I do think that legalizing it here in the US opens up the doors for further research and medicinal advancements. So I'm all for that. However, keeping laws around operating a vehicle, heavy machinery, etc should still stand. I think those that dismiss it are closed minded and those that fully embrace it without protection from side effects or long term use issues are also closed minded. There's some sort of healthy medium I'm sure of. Edibles or topicals.