OMMP Pay if Forward

First of all, I want to thank all of you who sent condolences after my husbands passing in January 2019. Your messages of love were like stars of light in a very dark time. They helped me find my way back to being me after being overwhelmed with grief. Ive had some sweet little emotional highs recently, like making an old-fashioned Sun Bonnet Sue quilt for my friends beautiful baby girl. But I must admit that the latest high was wonderfully and absolutely mind-blowing for me! Im in HIGH TIMES magazine! Higher Profile: Granny Storm Crow, Grass Roots Advocate <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hightimes.com/activism/higher-profile-granny-storm-crow-grass-roots-advocate/&source=gmail&ust=1583873587699000&usg=AFQjCNE_DU4eEdiYJnItlciQ72c_sz-Tvw" href="https://hightimes.com/activism/higher-profile-granny-storm-crow-grass-roots-advocate/" style="background-color:#ffffff; color:#1155cc; font-size:small; text-align:start" target="_blank">https://hightimes.com/activism/higher-profile-granny-storm-crow-grass-roots-advocate/</a> The author, Sharon Letts, and I had met briefly, years ago. We recently reconnected via email, hit it off again, and the article happened. I thought shed end up posting it up in her blog, or some small local publication, but when I opened the link, there was that little red and white HIGH TIMES logo! WOW! Anyway, between quilting and life, the universe and everything, once again, I got started late on checking the thousands of links in my List. I was able to properly edit only a little over 2000 pages- the current studies section, plus the repeats of those studies that are in other sections. Youll know which ones have been checked- they now show the names of countries after the studys title. Most new studies now list the institutes that the scientists are affiliated with, so Ive added their countries. Its not all Israel, Canada and the US doing the majority of studies any more. There are some surprising new players in the world of cannabinoid research, Brazil is one example. When possible, I am also including links to the studies in other languages. But I want you to see what I see- that whether as a medicine, an industrial crop, a promising food source, or a safer intoxicant all the nations that legally can, are researching cannabis. Endocannabinoid system research is basically found world-wide, since all humans and higher animals have an endocannabinoid system. I find it hopeful that scientists, whose countries may be old enemies, or new political rivals, can be adult enough to put aside their differences sufficiently to create coherent, scientific documents that benefit their various countries, and the scientific world as a whole. Meanwhile, far too many of our politicians cant agree on even common sense matters! Throughout 2019, various polls noted that about two-thirds of the American public wants cannabis legalized. Are our politicians listening? And thats all Im saying about politics, except, PLEASE VOTE WISELY! (A little very stoned musing- Is cannabis the Tree of Life that is for the healing of nations? Will medical patients, stoners, scientists and researchers be the ones to start the dialogs we need to keep our worlds ecology from falling apart? Could cannabis research become a friendly space race with a more cooperative goal of healing the earth and its people?) Back to the List- you may note that some of the abstracts now have two URLs. Not all abstracts are created equal. More information is a good thing, so, two sources. And speaking of information, the List is meant to be shared, so share it with your friends (and maybe your doctor?). It just takes a moment to forward the whole thing! As usual, I have divided up the List into sections. Once you open a link, on the left-hand side there should be a tool bar with a little ribbon-shaped icon, "bookmarks", click it for get the navigation index. Once thats up, just scroll down the subjects to see whats there. Cannabis may not cure the common cold, but it certainly has a lot of possible uses! Section 1 is mostly news articles with a small Beginners section and a mini-dictionary to get you started. If you are new, or returning to cannabis, this is where to start your education. The last decade has brought changes in how cannabis is used, as well as new discoveries in medical uses and the workings of the endocannabinoid system. You might want to copy the little dictionary and make a hard copy of it. I double spaced it so you would have room to add a few definitions of your own. Learning the new words is half the battle of understanding a study. When I was first learning about all this, I kept a second window open just to look up the words that were new to me. There were a lot of new words. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dropbox.com/s/qwrul9iitzqbo4n/GSCLJan2020News%252Bdictionary.pdf?dl%3D1&source=gmail&ust=1583873587699000&usg=AFQjCNGsnBk7uNjky5rwl54U7tjajny4ug" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/qwrul9iitzqbo4n/GSCLJan2020News%2Bdictionary.pdf?dl=1" style="background-color:#ffffff; color:#1155cc; font-size:small; text-align:start" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com/s/qwrul9iitzqbo4n/GSCLJan2020News%2Bdictionary.pdf?dl=1</a> Section 2 is the largest section filled with the current studies (2015 to 2020). Occasionally, you will find studies far older than 2015, but only in a few special interest areas such as the Cultivation or the History subsections. Methods of Use highlights the many ways to use cannabis, and has recipes for edibles, tinctures and topicals. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dropbox.com/s/281xqjljwwyys2a/GSCLJan2020NewStudies.pdf?dl%3D1&source=gmail&ust=1583873587699000&usg=AFQjCNFTiosvaCtFxF0fdVWeuDDQxVaT9g" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/281xqjljwwyys2a/GSCLJan2020NewStudies.pdf?dl=1" style="background-color:#ffffff; color:#1155cc; font-size:small; text-align:start" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com/s/281xqjljwwyys2a/GSCLJan2020NewStudies.pdf?dl=1</a> Section 3 starts with recent studies dated 2010 to 2014. These studies arent that old, so dont ignore them! The section then continues with the Phytocannabinoid studies which should be of interest to many. There is a lot more to cannabis than just THC and CBD! <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dropbox.com/s/ksuaskzcftm2hw6/GSCL20202010studies%252BPhytos.pdf?dl%3D1&source=gmail&ust=1583873587699000&usg=AFQjCNF9vY7GrDyAfTFG7U81wm-Waxxu1A" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/ksuaskzcftm2hw6/GSCL20202010studies%2BPhytos.pdf?dl=1" style="background-color:#ffffff; color:#1155cc; font-size:small; text-align:start" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com/s/ksuaskzcftm2hw6/GSCL20202010studies%2BPhytos.pdf?dl=1</a> Section 4 contains studies dated 2009 and earlier. The older studies of the 1970s to 1990s often explore those basic questions (Does cannabis go bad?, How long to hold a hit, etc.). Then there are some prime examples of Reefer Madness from the 1930s, but also studies predating cannabis prohibition (and its bias), including a number of 1800s British case studies. Personally, I really enjoy the very old studies. Below the oldest studies are the studies on the new synthetic cannabinoids, which unlike the natural cannabinoids, can be fatal. The Synthetics also includes a few other substances that can affect the endocannabinoid system, like sugar and phthalates. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dropbox.com/s/x2gt8pdxybkkjtf/GSCLJan2020Older%252BSyn.pdf?dl%3D1&source=gmail&ust=1583873587699000&usg=AFQjCNFwkCxNym86u8OsATZBp0wJOI0BRw" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/x2gt8pdxybkkjtf/GSCLJan2020Older%2BSyn.pdf?dl=1" style="background-color:#ffffff; color:#1155cc; font-size:small; text-align:start" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com/s/x2gt8pdxybkkjtf/GSCLJan2020Older%2BSyn.pdf?dl=1</a> Section 5 details the workings of the endocannabinoid system. Anandamide, 2-AG, and CB1 and CB2 receptors are just the start! The endocannabinoid system is involved with just about everything your body and mind do. A damaged or dysregulated endocannabinoid system is noted in many diseases and obesity. The study of the endocannabinoid system is the future of medicine! <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.dropbox.com/s/0dve6x0x9amwuvm/GSCLJan2020ECS%252BG.pdf?dl%3D1&source=gmail&ust=1583873587699000&usg=AFQjCNGb-rXdhyX1KRkCeiniQNPUa7LcTA" href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/0dve6x0x9amwuvm/GSCLJan2020ECS%2BG.pdf?dl=1" style="background-color:#ffffff; color:#1155cc; font-size:small; text-align:start" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com/s/0dve6x0x9amwuvm/GSCLJan2020ECS%2BG.pdf?dl=1</a> I have tried to provide all of you with the medical, sociological, and historical sources you will need to learn more about cannabis and how the cannabinoids affect us. One last word of caution, are all the studies in my List pro-cannabis? The answer is no. Nothing in this world is 100% safe, or good, and there are some situations when cannabis should be avoided, and you should know about them. Yet, that is no excuse for decades of lies and harsh punishments for cannabis use that our governments have inflicted upon us. Its 2020, time to see our way to legalization, and share the truth about cannabis. And like my grandfather once said, If the truth wont do, then something is wrong!

EDDIEKIRK