| Coming soon to south carolina? Medical Marijuana After years of trying, the South Carolina legislature is mighty close to passing the "Compassionate Care Act", thus called to garner support from well-meaning Christians who empathize with patients for whom the drug would possibly provide beneficial results. Believers need to be aware of the details and serious ramifications of the bill before jumping on board this train. Contact your State senator today! Talking Points for Legislators THC is a Schedule 1 controlled substance and most formulations for consumption are not FDA approved for medical use. Without FDA guidance on appropriate uses, dosages, contraindications, and interactions, physicians are hesitant to risk prescribing this addictive, psychoactive, and potentially harmful substance to their patients. https://apnews.com/article/south-dakota-business-health-government-and-politics-c82f3b9ab264b0583967336666deeb58 All but one of the 16 states that had legalized limited medical marijuana use before 2010 have since used a ballot referendum to adopt full legalization of recreational marijuana. https://www.thirdway.org/infographic/timeline-of-state-marijuana-legalization-laws This is a very slippery slope. There is no going back. Certain forms of THC and CBD are already FDA approved and may be prescribed in SC. Non-prescription hemp-derived Delta 8 THC gummies are also legal in SC. https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/alternative-treatments/marijuana-as-medicine https://hometownhero.com/pages/delta-8-thc-in-south-carolina-is-it-legal The diagnoses for which medical marijuana is allowed under this law are very inclusive. For example - "debilitating" neurological diseases or disorders (restless leg? migraine? sciatica?), PTSD, autism, nausea, muscle spasms, or any medical condition for which an opioid could be prescribed are included in the list. The list can be expanded by the new Medical Cannabis Advisory Board. https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/423_20230227.htm Cannabis is well-known to induce psychosis and other mental and physical health problems. It is a gateway drug for higher potency substances. The hemp industry is a powerful lobby and has mobilized many individuals to request a "yes" vote for the legalization of medical marijuana from their state senators. If you do not want the legalization of marijuana in our state, YOU need to contact YOUR senator TODAY and tell him/her "NO" to the "Compassionate Care Act" (S423)! Please share on social media! |
Coming soon to south carolina? | |
After years of trying, the South Carolina legislature is mighty close to passing the "Compassionate Care Act", thus called to garner support from well-meaning Christians who empathize with patients for whom the drug would possibly provide beneficial results. Believers need to be aware of the details and serious ramifications of the bill before jumping on board this train. | |
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- THC is a Schedule 1 controlled substance and most formulations for consumption are not FDA approved for medical use. Without FDA guidance on appropriate uses, dosages, contraindications, and interactions, physicians are hesitant to risk prescribing this addictive, psychoactive, and potentially harmful substance to their patients. https://apnews.com/article/south-dakota-business-health-government-and-politics-c82f3b9ab264b0583967336666deeb58
- All but one of the 16 states that had legalized limited medical marijuana use before 2010 have since used a ballot referendum to adopt full legalization of recreational marijuana. https://www.thirdway.org/infographic/timeline-of-state-marijuana-legalization-laws This is a very slippery slope. There is no going back.
- Certain forms of THC and CBD are already FDA approved and may be prescribed in SC. Non-prescription hemp-derived Delta 8 THC gummies are also legal in SC. https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/alternative-treatments/marijuana-as-medicine https://hometownhero.com/pages/delta-8-thc-in-south-carolina-is-it-legal
- The diagnoses for which medical marijuana is allowed under this law are very inclusive. For example - "debilitating" neurological diseases or disorders (restless leg? migraine? sciatica?), PTSD, autism, nausea, muscle spasms, or any medical condition for which an opioid could be prescribed are included in the list. The list can be expanded by the new Medical Cannabis Advisory Board. https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/423_20230227.htm
- Cannabis is well-known to induce psychosis and other mental and physical health problems. It is a gateway drug for higher potency substances.
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The hemp industry is a powerful lobby and has mobilized many individuals to request a "yes" vote for the legalization of medical marijuana from their state senators. If you do not want the legalization of marijuana in our state, YOU need to contact YOUR senator TODAY and tell him/her "NO" to the "Compassionate Care Act" (S423)! | |
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