First, the Science The University of California Center for
Medicinal Cannabis Research has done several studies into the
efficacy of marijuana for neuropathic use – especially in pain
reduction. They have been done using FDA standardized clinical
trials with randomized, placebo-controlled procedures. These
studies have clearly shown the positive effects of using
marijuana as a pain reliever and medicine for patients with such
chronic conditions as HIV, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, spinal
cord injury, and sleep disorders.1 A recent review in Germany
showed that since 2005, there have been 37 controlled studies
assessing the safety and efficacy of marijuana (and its
compounds). These involved far more subjects than the average
study seeking FDA approval for a prescription drug.2 These are
just a few, as over 2,500 papers were published on the subject
of cannabis in 2009 alone. Next, the Baseless Debates Many
opponents of medical marijuana claim that there is “little
evidence” and call for “more research, more