Thai Professor Highlights Medical Benefits of Cannabis Amid Negative Portrayal

[webfact]

National — On June 29th, 2024, Thai national media reported on an article, titled “It’s a Shame Many Thais Don’t Know Cannabis Can Be Used Medically, by Assoc. Prof. Dr. ‪Pattapong Kessomboon, from the Department of Family Medicine at Khon Kaen University, addressing misconceptions about cannabis.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. ‪Pattapong argued that some groups are negatively portraying cannabis solely as a recreational drug while ignoring its medical benefits. He highlighted that smoking cannabis can effectively relieve various medical conditions, supported by case studies and research.

 

For instance, a patient with bipolar disorder experienced significant improvement after switching from conventional medication to cannabis. Another case involved an American veteran who found relief from severe PTSD symptoms through cannabis, ultimately preventing suicidal thoughts.

Israel, a global leader in cannabis research, has legalized medical cannabis for over 20 years, showing a high success rate with 87% of patients preferring cannabis products with 18% THC for smoking.

 

In the United States, where 24 states have legalized cannabis, the percentage of people using cannabis increased from 11% in 2002 to 18% in 2022. Concurrently, smoking rates halved, from 400 billion cigarettes per year to 200 billion, reducing smoking-related illnesses significantly.

 

By Kittisak Phalaharn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-07-01

 

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[JBChiangRai]

A professor quoting anecdotal evidence-very surprising, he must have been high.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

For instance, a patient with bipolar disorder experienced significant improvement after switching from conventional medication to cannabis. Another case involved an American veteran who found relief from severe PTSD symptoms through cannabis, ultimately preventing suicidal thoughts.

Great examples... Not

[nobodysfriend]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

He highlighted that smoking cannabis can effectively relieve various medical conditions, supported by case studies and research.

 

Consuming Cannabis can surely help some medical conditions , but to smoke it is the worst way to take it .

I recommend a nice tea in the afternoon ...

 

[Zenwind]

   Smoking THC cannabis – in moderate micro doses – is some of the very best medicine I have ever taken.  I am 74 and suffer a lot of debilitating pain and fatigue.  Two or three tokes of C. sativa induces me to exercise, to move, and to mindfully work out my physical pains and build up strength. 

   I have written about this several times before on ASEAN NOW.  You can find more detail by looking at my posting history here. 

   Cannabis is not a narcotic drug.  It is a medicine. 

-Zenwind. 

[stoner]

1 hour ago, nobodysfriend said:

 

Consuming Cannabis can surely help some medical conditions , but to smoke it is the worst way to take it .

I recommend a nice tea in the afternoon ...

 

 

i don't like the different buzz you get from consuming it rather than smoking. i feel wired. i really don't like other drugs that give you those kinds of feelings. 

 

i try to dab as much as possible now over smoking. possibly a little better due to having some of the other waste taken out. waxes lipids and fats. i smoked cigarettes for 20 years and smoking cannabis helped me kick that habit. 8 years now.

 

no medical professional should normally be recommending smoking cannabis as a viable treatment. in certain cases terminal disease and terminal cancers then i say yes smoking can be recommended. 

[Kwaibill]

2 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

A professor quoting anecdotal evidence-very surprising, he must have been high.

How did you decide it was anecdotal? The article goes on to cite that there are  studies from Israel et al in support of the thesis. Admittedly they are not academic citations, but would most here have the patience or understanding to pursue such? 
I think not.

Edited July 1 by Kwaibill
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[JBChiangRai]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

For instance, a patient with bipolar disorder experienced significant improvement after switching from conventional medication to cannabis. Another case involved an American veteran who found relief from severe PTSD symptoms through cannabis, ultimately preventing suicidal thoughts.

 

9 minutes ago, Kwaibill said:

How did you decide it was anecdotal? The article goes on to cite that there are  studies from Israel et al in support of the thesis. Admittedly they are not academic citations, but would most here have the patience or understanding to pursue such? 
I think not.

 

Individual cases can only be anecdotal.

 

Proper studies involve double-blind trials and thousands of participants in the studies.

 

 

[Thingamabob]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Great examples... Not

Why 'not' ? Kindly explain.

 

[sungod]

3 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

A professor quoting anecdotal evidence-very surprising, he must have been high.

I'd certainly trust his medical opinion over that of someone who with no medical knowledge, say a magistrate for example.

[Kwaibill]

2 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

 

 

Individual cases can only be anecdotal.

 

Proper studies involve double-blind trials and thousands of participants in the studies.

 

 

I suggest you re-read the OP. The studies in Israel were exactly what you suggest.

 

“Assoc. Prof. Dr. ‪Pattapong argued that some groups are negatively portraying cannabis solely as a recreational drug while ignoring its medical benefits. He highlighted that smoking cannabis can effectively relieve various medical conditions, supported by case studies and research.

 

For instance, a patient with bipolar disorder experienced significant improvement after switching from conventional medication to cannabis. Another case involved an American veteran who found relief from severe PTSD symptoms through cannabis, ultimately preventing suicidal thoughts.

Israel, a global leader in cannabis research, has legalized medical cannabis for over 20 years, showing a high success rate with 87% of patients preferring cannabis products with 18% THC for smoking.”

 

Selective reading?

Edited July 1 by Kwaibill

[spidermike007]

Thank you, a voice of reason in the wilderness of delusion. The reality is that alcohol is infinitely more toxic and infinitely more dangerous than ganja. Nobody should ever be penalized for using recreational ganja. Ever. 

[thecyclist]

6 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

A professor quoting anecdotal evidence-very surprising, he must have been high.

Supported by research is the very antithesis of anecdotal reports,   my friend.I assume you have never taken a methodology course in an empirical science, or you would know that. 

That is not to say that there are no  studies showing negative effects. Very few things in life are all good, or all bad.  getting married for example, living in LOS, having sex with hookers...

[JBChiangRai]

3 hours ago, Kwaibill said:

I suggest you re-read the OP. The studies in Israel were exactly what you suggest.

 

 

“Assoc. Prof. Dr. ‪Pattapong argued that some groups are negatively portraying cannabis solely as a recreational drug while ignoring its medical benefits. He highlighted that smoking cannabis can effectively relieve various medical conditions, supported by case studies and research.

 

For instance, a patient with bipolar disorder experienced significant improvement after switching from conventional medication to cannabis. Another case involved an American veteran who found relief from severe PTSD symptoms through cannabis, ultimately preventing suicidal thoughts.

Israel, a global leader in cannabis research, has legalized medical cannabis for over 20 years, showing a high success rate with 87% of patients preferring cannabis products with 18% THC for smoking.”

 

Selective reading?

 

42 minutes ago, thecyclist said:

Supported by research is the very antithesis of anecdotal reports,   my friend.I assume you have never taken a methodology course in an empirical science, or you would know that. 

That is not to say that there are no  studies showing negative effects. Very few things in life are all good, or all bad.  getting married for example, living in LOS, having sex with hookers...

 

What studies?  sources please.

 

Recreational cannabis use is not legal in Israel.

[jollyhangmon]

... and here's how folks with some brains handle that stuff perfectly well - source see at the bottom:

 

 

 

[JBChiangRai]

11 minutes ago, jollyhangmon said:

... and here's how folks with some brains handle that stuff perfectly well - source see at the bottom:

 

 

 

 

However, the Gelsenkirchen police later clarified that they do not encourage cannabis consumption and that the reports were a misinterpretation

 

Unfortunately the article is behind a paywall, however it is here

FACT CHECK: Are German police really advising football fans to smoke cannabis? (thelocal.de)

 

You can sign up to read it for free.

 

 

Edited July 1 by JBChiangRai

[thecyclist]

On 7/1/2024 at 2:22 PM, JBChiangRai said:

 

 

What studies?  sources please.

 

Recreational cannabis use is not legal in Israel.

Like a 90 year old three year old: why, what, what for, who says, oh he says  but why he says that.....

Very easy to just ,why,why,why.much easier than reading medical journals like the professor certainly did. 

You probably,like a 3 year old or Trump, don't read at all, while being older than the combined age of Trump and the 3 year old.

[JBChiangRai]

45 minutes ago, thecyclist said:

Like a 90 year old three year old: why, what, what for, who says, oh he says  but why he says that.....

Very easy to just ,why,why,why.much easier than reading medical journals like the professor certainly did. 

You probably,like a 3 year old or Trump, don't read at all, while being older than the combined age of Trump and the 3 year old.

 

Sorry, could you repeat that in English?  Assuming you're capable.

[Celsius]

On 7/1/2024 at 4:31 AM, webfact said:

a patient with bipolar disorder

 

You're not bipolar, you're biwinning!

[Woke to Sounds of Horking]

Cannabis is surely not a harmless drug. Thats just more far leftie lunacy. It's psychologically addictive and can induce psychosis in vulnerable groups - as well as paranoia. How is that helpful? The only reason it's being propped up here and in places like the US and Canada is 1) because of the tax revenue; and 2) to keep the people docile. Use with caution folks!