AMA Reverses 72 Year Old Policy: Marijuana Has Medical Benefits! - Medical Cannabis News - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

**Skip** · 11-11-2009, 07:29 PM

In a huge reversal of policy, the American Medical Association has voted to change its tune about medical marijuana. Finally after 72 years the organization admits that marijuana has medical uses! And it is going to recommend that the schedule 1 status of cannabis be reviewed so that more research can be done on cannabis. I bet the US pharma companies are feeling left out as smaller startups are now marketing medical marijuana products.

Quote:

The AMA adopted a report drafted by the AMA Council on Science and Public Health (CSAPH) entitled, "Use of Cannabis for Medicinal Purposes," which affirmed the therapeutic benefits of marijuana and called for further research. The CSAPH report concluded that, "short term controlled trials indicate that smoked cannabis reduces neuropathic pain, improves appetite and caloric intake especially in patients with reduced muscle mass, and may relieve spasticity and pain in patients with multiple sclerosis." Furthermore, the report urges that "the Schedule I status of marijuana be reviewed with the goal of facilitating clinical research and development of cannabinoid-based medicines, and alternate delivery methods."

https://www.opposingviews.com/article...s-r-1257871699

White Grape · 11-11-2009, 07:53 PM

I remember reading in The Emperor that in the 30's when the tax stamp act was passed they protested after finding out marijuana was actually Cannabis.
It's good to see they got their heads out of their asses after all these years.

11-11-2009, 07:55 PM

progress is SLOW

but at least its happeneing...
thanks for the heads up Skip

Blimey · 11-11-2009, 07:59 PM

Let's hope this actually makes an impact with the Obama administration, as opposed to how scientific advice gets treated here in the UK.

smknfire · 11-11-2009, 09:11 PM

source? edit: looked all over, google...ama...can't find a dated copy of the entire report

11-11-2009, 09:24 PM

legalize it, dont regulate it

fatigues · 11-11-2009, 09:36 PM

The report is not released to non-AMA members yet. This article was based upon a preview of the Executive Summary of the AMA's report.

The Executive Summary is out. You can read it here. The Report's recommendations and changes to the AMA's formal position on MMJ are noted here.

boroboro · 11-11-2009, 09:43 PM

https://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/site/int09more.htm

Quote:

In other action, the house called for a review of the schedule I status of marijuana to allow for more research on potential medical uses of cannabinoids. The AMA refused to endorse state-based medical marijuana programs.

Didn't find Skip's quote, but did find this. Might be played down as more of the same call for research they've had for a few years...

edit: whoa, Fatigues has pretty good and quick search skills, thanks man.

jessrabit · 11-11-2009, 09:46 PM

Here is a link to the Americans for Safe Access page reporting on the AMA decision.
https://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=5838

DoobieDuck · 11-11-2009, 09:59 PM

wow Skip..now that is front page news..thanks for posting! DD

11-11-2009, 07:59 PM	#4
Blimey Take A Deep Breath Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fat City Posts: 1,298	Let's hope this actually makes an impact with the Obama administration, as opposed to how scientific advice gets treated here in the UK. __________________ ""...My deluded friend" he said, "...Everybody in this business knows that all the drug money from the narco- trafficantes finds its way to the City of London. Look at the HSBC bank, how they moved all those millions of dollars for the cartels in my country. Why your country did not prosecute them is clear to us, Great Britain does not care where the money comes from, as long as it comes to Great Britain, and no British Bank will be punished for bringing in the drug money. You people did it to China in the 19th century, and now you do it with the rest of the world. .." "What is clear to this overworked law enforcement agent from a country which is truly suffering from the corrupting effects of Cartel Heroin is that the UK has absolutely no agenda to promote or support any agenda for legalisation, because it would mean a strangling of the supply of illegally-generated drug profits, but then, the UK is not alone in having no intention of lifting the yoke of prohibition!"
	Quote

11-11-2009, 09:11 PM	#5
smknfire Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Way out there... Posts: 217	source? edit: looked all over, google...ama...can't find a dated copy of the entire report __________________ SmknFire's Journal - 9k Sealed 5 Tons CO2
	Quote

11-11-2009, 09:36 PM	#7
fatigues Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sanctum Sanctorum Posts: 1,183	The report is not released to non-AMA members yet. This article was based upon a preview of the Executive Summary of the AMA's report. The Executive Summary is out. You can read it here. The Report's recommendations and changes to the AMA's formal position on MMJ are noted here. __________________ Proof that Legalization is Certain within 10 years Difference between MMJ cards in Canada vs. the USA Prop 19 Post-Mortem: Crunching the Numbers and Pointing the Finger
	Quote

11-11-2009, 09:46 PM	#9
jessrabit Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 117	Here is a link to the Americans for Safe Access page reporting on the AMA decision. https://www.safeaccessnow.org/article.php?id=5838 __________________ "Two things inspire me to awe -- the starry heavens above and the moral universe within." Albert Einstein
	Quote

11-11-2009, 09:59 PM	#10
DoobieDuck Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Only where my disabilities allow me to be. Posts: 7,419	wow Skip..now that is front page news..thanks for posting! DD __________________ Please join me in my Summer 2018 All Black Grow
	Quote

11-11-2009, 07:53 PM	#2
White Grape New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In a house Posts: 20	I remember reading in The Emperor that in the 30's when the tax stamp act was passed they protested after finding out marijuana was actually Cannabis. It's good to see they got their heads out of their asses after all these years.
	Quote

11-11-2009, 07:55 PM	#3
Greyskull Guest Posts: n/a	progress is SLOW but at least its happeneing... thanks for the heads up Skip
	Quote

11-11-2009, 09:24 PM	#6
theJointedOne Guest Posts: n/a	legalize it, dont regulate it
	Quote