GW Pharmaceuticals; Introduction to Cannabis-based medicines; Therapeutic Applications -
"AIDS Wasting Syndrome" (Article + Biz Site)
"AIDS wasting syndrome, a common and often fatal
outcome of HIV infection, is defined as the involuntary loss of 10 percent of body weight or
more that is not attributable to other disease processes. It is critical for HIV and AIDS
patients to maintain a healthy appetite and body weight to avoid opportunistic infections.
Medical cannabis appears to help counter the appetite loss, nausea, and pain associated with
HIV and AIDS and their commonly prescribed medications. Presently, medical organizations
specializing in AIDS research are some of strongest advocates for legalizing medical cannabis,
calling it "potentially lifesaving medicine."
visit: http://www.gwpharm.com/research_aids.asp
"Cannabis Therapeutics in HIV/AIDS" (Book)
Haworth Integrative Healing Press, 10 Alice St.,
Binghamton, NY 13904-1580. 230p., index. (Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics, v. 1, nos. 3-4,
2001). ISBN 0-7890-1698-2, 0-7890-1699-0pbk. $44.95, $24.95pbk.
Edited by Ethan Russo. 2001.
"The therapeutic use of cannabis or marijuana has been debated over and over. Laws are on the
books banning its use and making it illegal to possess. However, there are increasingly more
studies where HIV/AIDS sufferers are seen to benefit from using this drug. This collection of
articles in the Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics provides a closer examination of the issues
surrounding the use of cannabis as a therapeutic drug." This is a recommended book for all
academic and health science libraries. Available
online at: (1) http://www.aegis.com/pubs/books/2002/BK021131.html
… or (2) http://www.haworthpressinc.com/store/product.asp?sku=4630
… or (3) http://www.amazon.com
… or (4) http://half.ebay.com
… or (5) http://www.cannatrade.com
… or (6) http://www.acmed.org
"CANNABIS IS GOOD FOR YOU - LEGALISE IT!" (Article)
"Cannabis is fun, healthy and should be
legalised. How many gay and HIV organisations will be marching in London on Saturday 16 June
to demand the legalisation of cannabis? None I expect. No change there, then! On last years
joyful, celebratory "Legalise it!" march, queers and positives were totally invisible."
Tatchell Talks 18, rainbownetwork.com website, 30 April 2001.
visit: http://www.petertatchell.net/AIDS/cannabis.htm
"Cannabis Aids Creation, Appreciation of Music" (Article)
"So how was cannabis first connected
to music? One of the more striking effects noticed in the state of consciousness brought on by
cannabis use is an acutely augmented appreciation of music. The effect does not seem to fade
with the habitual use of cannabis. This perception of enhancement is curiously not limited to
certain types of music, although many persons originally interested only in pop music, for
example, have been known to suddenly find during a marijuana session that more "serious" music
is entertaining in a way both unexpected and profound." By Cyrus McNally, Source: Daily
Bruin, Posted by FoM on April 18, 2001 at 21:36:05 PT.
visit: http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread9404.shtml
"Cannabis as an Adjunctive Treatment for AIDS Related Illness", Part 2, By Tod Mikuriya
(Article)
"Despite different causes of infectious assault upon the immune system be it the
Human Immunodefficiency Virus or other viral, parasitic, or bacterial agents, cannabis has a
long history of reputed efficacy in traditional medicine for increasing resistance to endemic
infectious diseases in India." One of many fine articles in the Schaffer Library of Drug
Policy.
visit: http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/hemp/aidscan1.htm
"Cannabis Indications - 3; Illnesses and Indications -- AIDS" (online)
"AIDS, the Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome, is thought to be related to the HIV virus usually contracted
through sexual contact, intravenous needle sharing, or through transfusion of contaminated
blood products. AIDS is now considered the worst plague of human history. Although American
physicians now discuss cannabis with their patients at the direct threat of professional ruin,
many in the field do agree that cannabis may deserve a substantial share of the credit for the
recent decrease of AIDS related deaths in the US."
visit: http://www.olywa.net/when/indications03.html
AIDS and cannabis (Article)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is contracted by passing of
body fluids. Once thought to be limited to intravenous drug users and gay men, it is
increasingly present in the heterosexual population as well. Additionally, many haemophiliacs
are HIV-positive after receiving tainted blood products prior to routine screening being
introduced. People with the virus usually go on to contract Aquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
(AIDS). ... Certainly there is no evidence that cannabis use increases the rate of progression
to AIDS from HIV-positive patients. ...
visit: http://spliffed.com/news/layout/health/remedies/aids_1.htm
TESTIMONIAL OF R.H. {AIDS} (Article)
"I tested positive for HIV in December 1996. My CD4
count (white blood cell) was 180, which meant I had full blown AIDS. As a result of my CD4
count being so low, I contracted shingles (herpes zoster), an opportunistic infection of AIDS
that left my peripheral nerves permanently damaged and resulted in my having sharp pains
shooting through my hands and feet on a daily basis. I started smoking cannabis on a daily
basis after I went on the AIDS cocktail. Cannabis helps ease the pain and discomfort (caused
by both the AIDS virus and the drugs used to fight it, as well as the nerve damage), and it
also decreases the nausea. Cannabis helps stimulate my appetite which is important to help me
combat the wasting effects of my disease. Emotionally and mentally, using cannabis helps me
deal with the daily rigors of living with AIDS, and all the issues that come along with the
disease."
visit: http://www.thecompassionclub.org/club/testim-rh.html
Levellers' Cannabis Section (online)
with their webPage Dedicated to D.C. AIDS Activist Steve
Michael Died - May 25, 1998.
visit: http://www.levellers.org/cannabis.html
See also > CAN as MED in genl
ORGs, AIDS & CAN
"African Cannabis Agriculture, Politics, Poverty And Disease; A Review of Current African
Situations." (Article)
Can Legalization of Hemp and/or Hashish
Help Solve Some Of These Problems?
This project is an attempt to make an overview of some of the serious Cannabis situations in
Africa. With the overwhelming numbers and dimensions of death and dying in Africa, the AIDS,
Malaria and other diseases, the political problems, civil wars, smuggling, slave running,
environmental disasters, and international interventions, a new approach is needed.
All the years of anti-Cannabis repressions have culminated into the narco terrorism,
corruption and drug disasters we see today. Whether its collapsing old agri systems, land
ownership, civil war or refugees, new harder drugs, virtually every situation could benefit
from a complete reversal of current laws and policies against Cannabis.
visit: http://www.utopiasprings.com/vcanagra.htm
See also > ORGs, CAN, med
ORGS, AIDS
The Critical Path AIDS Project (http://www.critpath.org/cpap/index.php)
was founded by
Kiyoshi Kuromiya, a life-long activist who fought for civil rights, gay liberation, racial
injustice and health care for all. In his memory critical path has expanded to offer internet
technology, training and advocacy to communities, families and inidviduals hwo have been
excluded from or not invited to learn the information and advocacy potential of these new
technologies.
visit: http://www.critpath.org/
see also > ORG (gov {Can}), Med, Can
see also > ORGS, Other MED (genl)
and > ORGS, CAN, claw
BIZ
Biz, Med, Can
(Can) Cannabis Research Institute Inc. (Biz, Links)
The Cannabis Research Institute Inc. was
formed in 1997 to meet the needs of this new industry as it unfolds.
CRI will be the
commercial leader providing research, development, products and services to the cannabis
industry.
Our line of services and products will meet the needs of Canadian patients; will support other
growing and processing operations domestically and internationally; and will research and
develop new technologies for the growing and use of cannabis products. Our five main lines of
products include: supplying cannabis products under license to authorized agencies and
patients; research and development of new technology ie: personal growing systems, nutrients,
vaporizers, rolling equipment, and non-smoke alternatives; sales of commercial hydroponics
systems; information and education of patients and other agencies; consulting services. The
Cannabis Research Institute will use profits to build a strong company, to compensate
Investors, and to pursue its' ethical objectives. Contact: Cannabis Research Institute Inc.,
Phone Toll Free: 1 866 808 5566,
Email: info@cannabisresearchinstituteinc.com
CRI Corporate Offices:
8120-B Donaldson Dr.
Grand Forks, BC
Phone: 1 250 442 5166
Fax: 1 250 442 5167
Mailing:
Box 1481
Grand Forks, BC
Canada, V0H 1H0
Or Visit: http://www.cannabisresearchinstituteinc.com/
see > other Biz, Can (Gro, etc.)
AIDS, med, genl (other alts)
ImmunoScience, Inc. (biz, links?)
Sateesh Apte, M.D., a physician, formed ImmunoScience,
Inc., a biotechnology company with scientists and investors to further develop and market a
saliva diagnostic apparatus, a saliva based test for HIV-1 and HIV-2 (SALIVAX™) and a very
exciting product - a potential cure for AIDS named Contre-Vir™. Market and research HIV
testing and diagnostic equipment and a HIV treatment vaccine.
visit: http://www.immunoscience.com/index.htm
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