The Cannabis Chemist [video]

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57 points·ryan_j_naughton··5 comments

Wish there was a bit more depth and detail to this. These high-cbt strains sound interesting all right, but is there research to support their effectiveness? IE, randomized controlled trials?

It is easy to demonize the status quo, and it is certainly true that there are powerful industries and lobbies whose interests could be threatened by cannabis, but it is a cheap argument to use, because of course the cannabis industry also has its own interests in mind.

PS. I live in WA state, and I'm all for legalized marijuana, but I dislike this sort of lazy intellectual presentation that uses emotional appeals and anecdotes instead of diving down a bit deeper.

If I recall correctly, there aren't many large studies because the government refuses to fund them. Overall though, I share your concern. The arguments the chemists makes are ones I've heard before from cannabis activists and while I sympathize, I'm always interested in seeing the data for myself.

This is exactly the kind of media that needs to exist to help turn the tide of the irrational fear of marijuana. Good job!

Is there a non-flash version somewhere?

You can use savefrom.net to download it from vimeo. It's a nice video but not informative the way I was hoping since I'm already a fan of legalization and therapeutic use.

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