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Does anyone have statistics on what percentage of "medical marijuana" is actually used for the treatment of medical conditions? The de facto medical marijuana
by jmharvey 13y ago
Does anyone have statistics on what percentage of "medical marijuana" is actually used for the treatment of medical conditions? The de facto medical marijuana regime in California seems to be that anyone who wants marijuana goes to a doctor, says they're anxious or have trouble sleeping, and gets a card. I'm sure some people with legitimate medical problems get relief from using marijuana, but it seems to be a distinct minority.
Not that this is necessarily a bad thing. Recreational users having a steady supply has no real social cost, and sick people getting the care they need has real benefit. But as long as we're going to be talking about medical marijuana in the context of science, it seems like we should compile some kind of statistics on this.
- Zigurd 13y agoWalgreens supposedly prospered during Prohibition because they stocked "medical" whiskey, for which you could get a prescription.
- arbitrage 13y agoWhat benefit is there to compiling statistics to say that x% of patients have legitimate medical reasons, and y% don't? Trying to exert tight control on this issue has achieved nothing but disaster and failure, at great expense. There are legitimate medical uses of alcohol, too. A great many people self-medicate, but it does provide them relief. Investigating the medical science of the drug is important, yes. But perhaps investigation of the socio/psychological reasons is a red herring.
- kin3tic 13y agoActually, "generalized anxiety" is a good way to get a doctor to not want to give you a recommendation.