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Misinformed Cannabis Policies Prevent Access to Life-Saving Treatments

Submitted by Marijuana News on Fri, 08/21/2015 - 08:36

By Dr. M-J Milloy

As a scientist working to improve the health of people living with HIV/AIDS who use illicit drugs, I'm reminded every day of the impacts of our government's policies on drugs. What's more, I have seen how misinformation about drugs can lead to ineffective and even harmful drug policies.

My own work involves researching the potential impact of cannabis among people living with HIV/AIDS. Patients have told us for decades that marijuana helps them deal with the side effects of their medications. But now, in a preliminary study, we have found evidence to suggest that people who use cannabis are more likely to have slower HIV disease progression -- meaning that they can live longer and healthier lives. That finding is likely due to cannabis' anti-inflammatory properties, which slows the replication of cells carrying the virus in a person's body. It's a surprising outcome, but one that helps us better...

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