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In reply to the discussion: Scientists find a way to prevent, reverse chronic pain [View all]mountain grammy
(29,092 posts)I have always found marijuana to be the most effective relief for nearly everything. We're growing our own, legally thanks to Colorado voters. We make our own edibles, which are an excellent way to relieve pain and stress and are the best sleep aid there is. A few pieces of hard candy during the day keep me moving and a couple of cookies at night ensure a good night's sleep.
The US prohibition on cannabis and hemp is probably one of the most harmful corporate policy our government has ever enacted. This is a miracle plant in every way and the only reason for it's prohibition is pure greed.
In 2012, my husband's 91 year old dad fell and broke a bone in his neck leaving him helpless. We shared the care for him that last year with the rest of the family. He was in pain most of the time. Once I fed him some infused cheese crackers. He was a mean and abusive man who's rage at the world became worse after the fall, but that day, he was laughing and in great spirits. He was amazed at how good he felt and everyone who came by the house remarked on his happy mood. Of course, this was Texas, so the supply was limited to what I could bring when it was my turn to be there.
He never knew why he was so happy to see me, but he was. He said he always felt better when I was there, and I'm quite sure it had nothing to do with my personality, it was those little treats I fed him. No one ever knew except me and my husband.