This first video has Dr. Sanjay Gupta giving you that answer for himself. The second video is a compilation of Dr. Gupta’s 4 part series entitled, “Weed.” For your viewing pleasure, we’re also providing a summary of times in the video for each part, as well as the topics covered. Caution is advised, there are some very compelling stories in this excellent documentary.
Weed (0:00:00)
-The story of Charlotte (severe epilepsy)
-How prohibition began
-Muscle apasticity
-Juvenile use
-Abuse and addiction
-Cannabis potency
-Cancer
Weed2: Cannabis Madness (0:43:30)
-The story of Vivian
-Medical cannabis refugees
-Challenges to research
-GW Pharmaceuticals & whole-plant extracts
-Muscle Spasticity (MS)
-Irony of US Federal stance on marijuana
-Pain Relief
-Patrick Kennedy
Weed3: The Marijuana Revolution (1:26:52)
-PTSD and cannabis
-Medical Marijuana Revolution
-Lowering of barriers to research
-Alzheimers and cannabis
-Brain protecting qualities of cannabis
Weed4: Pot -vs- Pills (2:08:51)
-Pain relief
-Opiod addiction
-Marijuana as an ‘exit’ drug