Do you think patients should have the right to use medical marijuana?

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.
It's ridiculous that there is even a debate about it. Except that the drug manufactures don't want it, and they probably spend a lot to lobby against it. Weed is good for appetite, anxiety, sleep, depression, pain, Gerd, MS and a multitude of other symptoms and diseases. Not to mention its non-medical uses, clothing, paper, rope, and as an energy alternative. When something doesn't make sense there is probably a "money reason" behind it.

Alternative energy

Think of the Happy Cars

Think of stopping at a redlight jumping out and inhaling the tail pipe exhaust

Gets rid of Road Rage

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Specializes in UR/PA, Hematology/Oncology, Med Surg, Psych.
Alternative energy

Think of the Happy Cars

Think of stopping at a redlight jumping out and inhaling the tail pipe exhaust

Gets rid of Road Rage

:rotfl: Personally, I'm for decriminalizing it altogether.

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:rotfl: Personally I'm for decriminalizing it altogether.[/quote']

Along with the other controlled substances.

Ain't nobody's business if I do.

If I should go and take a notion....

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Specializes in ER, ICU, L&D, OR.

just look at the coffees now, You have Colombian, Jamaican, Kona, and other names. These were all names for marijuana in my day. Now we know what happens to old pot growers, they switch to coffee. Same names different product.

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just look at the coffees now, You have Colombian, Jamaican, Kona, and other names. These were all names for marijuana in my day. Now we know what happens to old pot growers, they switch to coffee. Same names different product.

Hilarious

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The problem that I see is that when it is legalized everyone with a doctor is going to suddenly have a "legitimate" reason for smoking out. GERD, Chronic Fatigue, Restless leg syndrome, bat wing boils etc... I'm sorry but I don't want my nurses and doctors to be hopped up on Mary Jane while working on me. Or my cops, EMT drivers, firemen, accountant, you name it. Once its legalized you will just open the floodgates for people who would never jeopardize their careers now that will start using. To pretend it will only be used for CA and MS patients and the like is naive at best.

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Specializes in pure and simple psych.
The problem that I see is that when it is legalized everyone with a doctor is going to suddenly have a "legitimate" reason for smoking out. GERD, Chronic Fatigue, Restless leg syndrome, bat wing boils etc... I'm sorry but I don't want my nurses and doctors to be hopped up on Mary Jane while working on me. Or my cops, EMT drivers, firemen, accountant, you name it. Once its legalized you will just open the floodgates for people who would never jeopardize their careers now that will start using. To pretend it will only be used for CA and MS patients and the like is naive at best.

Medical MJ is legal in Oregon, and we don't have Nurses and Drs "Hopped up " while working. As a matter of fact, the criteria is strict, and it is probably easier to get it illegally than legally. Why would making it available to the very ill be an excuse for "people who would never use it" to suddenly start? I support medical MJ, don't use it, but think it is OK as long for anybody that wants to. Making it legal for someone with AIDS of MS or cancer doesn't make me want it.:confused::confused:

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Medical MJ is legal in Oregon, and we don't have Nurses and Drs "Hopped up " while working. As a matter of fact, the criteria is strict, and it is probably easier to get it illegally than legally. Why would making it available to the very ill be an excuse for "people who would never use it" to suddenly start? I support medical MJ, don't use it, but think it is OK as long for anybody that wants to. Making it legal for someone with AIDS of MS or cancer doesn't make me want it.:confused::confused:

As I stated my concern is not for people who "need it" my concern is the mentatlity that when something becomes legal that it becomes good or great even. The fact is Mj is a drug with long term side effects. Just like alcohol. Its legal but Ive worked detox/CD and the long term effects are horrendous. When it was illegal you had many who would not risk breaking the law just to indulge but once there was a legal way to obtain it they did . Since you say you don't want it you are obviously not the type of HC provider that I am referring to. Impaired nurses and Drs. are cropping up more and more and this will just be a way to get high and just get a script to cover it. To think otherwise is burying your head in the sand. No offense but do you live, work, or act as law enforcement in Oregon ?

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Specializes in Trauma ICU,ER,ACLS/BLS instructor.
The problem that I see is that when it is legalized everyone with a doctor is going to suddenly have a "legitimate" reason for smoking out. GERD, Chronic Fatigue, Restless leg syndrome, bat wing boils etc... I'm sorry but I don't want my nurses and doctors to be hopped up on Mary Jane while working on me. Or my cops, EMT drivers, firemen, accountant, you name it. Once its legalized you will just open the floodgates for people who would never jeopardize their careers now that will start using. To pretend it will only be used for CA and MS patients and the like is naive at best.

Oh Please! Are all these people u mention drunk also? alcohol is legal and u have those that do and those that do not!

My brother has MS,and he uses it for the pain. Less side effects then any of the ABC drugs they had him on and allows him to function and sleep so he can suppport his family.

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Specializes in Jack of all trades, and still learning.

Yes! There should be access for those who need it! It should be regulated, I don't believe everyone should have access to it. But for those who find it helpful for palliation et al, most definitely!

Has anyone ever heard of cannaboid psychosis? My friend developed this. Also, like every other drug, it can be abused. How many car accidents are caused by ppl who smoke and drive? But then again, what about drink and drive. And how many ppl are admitted to hospital with nicotine related illnesses?

I hate the smell of the stuff and have personally never tried it. But I still stand by my belief that it does have a role in health, if used appropriately.

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Impaired nurses and Drs. are cropping up more and more and this will just be a way to get high and just get a script to cover it. To think otherwise is burying your head in the sand.

You are kidding? How many nurses and doctors come to work drunk? Pfft. I have only seen it once, and that person was deregistered. Whats the difference?Are you saying that the same ppl who don't drink before they come to work, will smoke marijuana before they come to work, thus being impaired in their employment?

I don't smoke nicotine. I may drink a glass of alcohol once a month. And I can't stand the smell of marijuana, much less even contemplate using it.

But your logic to me just doesn't add up. I am not pro providing marijuana to everyone, just to those who need it, just like any other medication.

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Specializes in pure and simple psych.
As I stated my concern is not for people who "need it" my concern is the mentatlity that when something becomes legal that it becomes good or great even. The fact is Mj is a drug with long term side effects. Just like alcohol. Its legal but Ive worked detox/CD and the long term effects are horrendous. When it was illegal you had many who would not risk breaking the law just to indulge but once there was a legal way to obtain it they did . Since you say you don't want it you are obviously not the type of HC provider that I am referring to. Impaired nurses and Drs. are cropping up more and more and this will just be a way to get high and just get a script to cover it. To think otherwise is burying your head in the sand. No offense but do you live, work, or act as law enforcement in Oregon ?

Yes, That's how I know the Oregon Law. I am a nurse, in Forensic Mental Health, not law enforcement. We have had the law in effect for several years. Not one impaired professional de-certified because of it. If you do not want a drug to be used, find some logical and true reason to object to it.

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