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Researchers in Israel, the United States, Jamaica, Canada, and other regions, have been aggressively pursuing cannabis investigation for decades now. 

In Israel, one organic chemist by the name of [R. Mechoulam has contributed to groundbreaking discoveries](https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/cannabis-research-pioneer-hopes-latest-discovery-not-overlooked-again-n1059116) relating to cannabis but even he admits that <b>it would take decades of clinical work</b> before many would be convinced of the truth. Scientists working on studying cannabis are still hoping and pushing for more acceptance in the general public and scientific community. 

Thanks to their dedication and work, cannabis is increasingly being considered a viable treatment to a wide range of illnesses including epilepsy, PTSD, chronic pain, and much more. 

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Still, you can find a variety of scientists that insist <b>more investigation is needed</b> to be sure that cannabis might provide medical remedy. They say that we still don't know the *long-term effects that might be associated*. But for those who are suffering in pain today <b>they don't have decades to wait</b>. 

You can't blame those [individuals for wanting to move *ahead of the majority on this one*](https://steemit.com/weedcash/@doitvoluntarily/growing-number-of-people-skipping-the-doctor-and-turning-to-cbd-for-healing), to want to find out for themselves what this plant might be able to do for them. 

And even though you can still find many doctors out there today who are insisting *that there are no medicinal benefits to be reaped* from consuming cannabis, there are millions of others who will gladly insist and demonstrate otherwise. 

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The research on cannabis continues to prove valuable, paving the way for one drug company or another that might be looking to develop new drugs that can help address a myriad of potential health issues. Prohibition has made it difficult to investigate cannabis but slowly the restrictions have been lifted in recent years, with more scientific studies relating to cannabis being launched at universities and other labs around the world. 

## Mechoulam has been previously referred to as the <b>father of cannabis</b> for his work in discovering the endocannabinoid system and for synthesizing THC. 

<center></center> Him and other researchers have been newly able to <b>create synthetic, stable acids</b> that are found within cannabis, giving them acid versions of CBD and THC for example. These are available for licensing companies so that they can use it to create new drugs. According to the researchers, they believe that the synthetic compound could be much more effective than current CBD products on the market. 

They insist that the naturally occuring <b>yet unstable CBD acid</b> is roughly 1000x more potent than regular CBD when it comes to binding to a serotonin receptor which scientists believe is linked with alleviating anxiety and nausea. For a substance that they don't believe <b>has any known negative side effects</b>, this could mean great things ahead for those who are looking for some relief. 

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Despite the investigation on cannabis that some researchers insist still needs to take place before more widespread consensus can be established on the medicinal properties of this plant, the market continues to grow. 

There are millions of medicinal cannabis users worldwide and they aren't waiting for anyone to give them the go-ahead that they are making a wise decision. For some, it's helped to save their lives. 

For improving quality of life, every individual should have the freedom to explore whatever peaceful medicinal treatments they feel might help, and for many that means cannabis. Unfortunately though, despite the great strides that have been made on conducting various studies etc, many individuals are still arrested over cannabis, families torn apart, and the government in general continues to pretend that there isn't any medicinal benefit to be had. 

It would be foolish of the state to use violence to prevent individuals from exploring the full potential that this plant has to offer. Because what we have discovered so far <b>[has been vastly positive and encouraging](https://steemit.com/palnet/@doitvoluntarily/cannabis-a-plant-that-s-saving-lives-every-day)</b>. 


Pics:
[pic1](https://time.com/4037604/colorado-marijuana-tax-revenue/)
[pic2](https://www.leafly.com/news/health/qualifying-conditions-for-medical-marijuana-by-state)
[pic3](https://www.everydayhealth.com/parkinsons-disease/medical-marijuana-it-safe/)
[pic4](https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/articles/2018-10-15/cannabis-college-canadian-students-learn-to-grow-pot)

*The information that is posted above is not intended to be used as any substitute for professional medical advice, or diagnosis or treatment. The above is posted for informational purposes only.*

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