Meadow Education

Learning and science

medical cannabis education

SHOW HN2015

63points
29comments
#443of 2,565 in 2015
Top 18%of 2015 by points

How HN took it

QuietFewer than 5 comments about the project

1 positive, 1 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 1 critical, out of 3 comments about the project.

Idea: 0 for, 1 againstDesign: 1 for, 0 against

The thread, comment by comment

Each row is a top-level comment and its replies, in HN's order. Select a cell to open that comment on HN.

positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker

What HN said

What people liked

  • Professional, very nice looking site

    From 2 comments
    • That's a very professional looking site and just goes to show how far medical marijuana has come ... in the US. As a UK citizen, I'm full of jealousy and saddened by the fact…
      oneeyedpigeon on HN
    • Very nice site. Slight typo under the CBN explanation tab -- you have "oxides", which is a noun; I believe you'd want "oxidizes" there.
      beowulfey on HN

Objections

  • Medical evidence for marijuana is thin and high-quality research is lacking

    From 2 comments
    • Speaking as an MD, the evidence for medical marijuana is, uh, pretty thin. In fact, most people would decry the mismatch of research to marketing if it were a traditionally…
      phren0logy on HN
    • The first article stalls out when I try to load it. The from the second: CBD has neuroprotective and antiinflammatory effects, and it appears to be well tolerated in humans, but…
      phren0logy on HN
  • Site presents medical claims that the evidence does not support

    From 2 comments
    • Speaking as an MD, the evidence for medical marijuana is, uh, pretty thin. In fact, most people would decry the mismatch of research to marketing if it were a traditionally…
      phren0logy on HN
    • Washington State just did way with medical marijuana. At a marijuana industry convention I recently attended it seemed more and more are starting to turn their back on the…
      eonw on HN

Questions

  • What is the evidence for cannabis versus over-the-counter painkillers?

    From 1 comment
    • Disregarding the more outlandish claims, looking only at relatively undisputed use as an analgesic and/or sleep aid: how does marijuana compare to medications I can buy, not with…
      throwput on HN

Alternatives named

  • Vaporizers and edibles as alternatives to smoking

    From 2 comments
    • > I know I am risking cancer and two lungs full of thick tar by smoking. 1) Why not use a vaporizer? 2) AIUI, tar isn't a byproduct of marijuana combustion. (But I may very well…
      simoncion on HN
    • If you are in a MMJ state it shouldn't be too hard to find a clinic with edibles or pills no?
      ryanmonroe on HN

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